(Sorry I can't type things in a more reader-friendly style, but have just mastered turning the computer on, and this is going to be a long one so bear with me! Here goes:-) I'm a late starter to this thread, but just thought I'd let Justiner (not good at e-mails! and other Mumsnetters know my views. Firstly, I would be more than happy to pay a subscription/ registration fee, infact, I was quite surprised that I didn't have to after visiting friensreunited first! Secondly, regarding the book, I think this is a great idea. Would it be in the format of 'What to expect when your expecting' - ie. questions followed by responses - because I loved that book when I was pregnant. The Mumsnet book could have the advantage over other books by answering unusual and embarrassing questions aswell, the sort of ones that you wouldn't even like to ask your best friend! I think the fact that the books would be largely written by those on the 'frontline' with firsthand experience (that's us lot, incase you were wondering) would be really appealing and much more relevant to 'normal' mothers in everyday situations than the idealistic advice dished out by so-called experts in the usual run-of-the-mill-type baby books. Perhaps justiner, you could give us all a new nickname, so they we could recognise ourselves from our comments, but anyone else who knows our nickname (my dh) wouldn't easily beable to look you up (as you can guess, he wouldn't be too flattered by some of my comments about him!). At the end of each particular topic in the book, there could be a list of helpful contacts and further references so it could also be like a directory for mothers. Reviews of different products would be really helpful too for mothers-to-be and new mothers. Thirdly, as already mentioned by Judith1, what about a monthly magazine, would this be feasible? Could it be in the style of a rag mag or football fanzine (though obviously less rude!) A sort of 'cult' parenting mag, informal and alternative, in the fact that it is written by 'real' mothers who really know what they are talking about. A warts and all look at motherhood, both serious and funny, covering a variety of different subjects - not all to do with children, but still relevant to the modern woman today. Thats what I love about Mumsnet.com, it isn't obsessive about 'baby-talk' all the time, but acknowledges that you are an individual, who still takes an interest in other un-child-related topics. Just a thought, would it be possible to advertise in the antenatal folders that your notes are kept in? I know mine were covered in adverts for various products/services and this way you would reach all first-time and second/third-time etc. mothers. Could people subscribe to 'Mumsnet- The Mag' and receive it through the post? Many women don't have access to a computer so you would reach a much wider audience. Also, a monthly mag would have the advantage over a book in that it would beable to keep more uptodate. Some of the ideas posted on Mumsnet are relevant at the time, but would they sound dated in say a years time? As we all know, ideas on raising children are constantly changing, infact, I noticed a real difference from when I had my 1st (now aged 5) to when I had my 3rd (aged 18 mths) and that was in quite a short space of time. Also, baby products are always changing (think travel systems and 3-wheeler pushchairs - they weren't around a few years ago!) Perhaps Mumsnetters could write articles for the mag as I never ceased to be amazed at the depth of some people's knowledge when they post on different threads - there is a real wealth of untapped wisdom out there! As I said, I really don't know how feasible my ideas would be, they probably sound like the ramblings of a mad woman, so I would appreciate any feedback from anyone who hasn't fallen asleep reading them!