Step 1: Researching Content/Inspiration, Writing Manuscript, Determining Dimensions

Throughout the process of research I encountered many books and online forums discussing the topics at hand.

Books I read on etiquette:



One book in particular was of great inspiration, although the only thing adopted from it was the size. It was called how to win fiends and influence people.

How to win fiends and influence people:






The size of my book (4.5"x6.5") was chosen through trial and error and petite dimensions seemed more appropriate because the book was meant to be an easily transported item to be read on public transit, travel, or as a bathroom read etc.

Trial and error of book size:



At the beginning of assembling the manuscript, the idea surrounding a troglodyte etiquette manual was explored. However, it did not work so well as more research was done, so it was kept only as an option. The sectioning of the content very clearly defined itself into death, disability and illness etiquette, which was used in table of contents of the book.


Ideas on troglodyte direction: