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Dan Poynter

March 21, 2024

Dan Poynter (September 17, 1938 – November 3, 2015) was an American author, consultant, publisher, professional speaker, and parachute designer.

Dan Poynter
BornSeptember 17, 1938
DiedNovember 3, 2015
NationalityAmerican
EducationBachelor of Arts in Social Science
Alma materCalifornia State University, Chico
Occupation(s)Author, motivational speaker, publisher
Websiteparapublishing.com

Starting in 1969, he wrote more than 130 books, many reports, and more than 800 magazine articles, most of them on book publishing.[1][2] His book, The Self-Publishing Manual (1979), propelled him to notoriety in the publishing industry. Each year he addressed scores of groups on the subject of publishing.

Career edit

He began his career managing a parachute company in Oakland, California. From there, he moved to the east where he became a parachute design specialist and an active skydiver, at which point he began writing about parachute design and use. His column in Parachutist Magazine led him to write books on parachutes[3] and skydiving.[4] Dan became active in the politics of the sport when elected to the board of the Parachute Club of America, later the U.S. Parachute Association.[5]

In 1973, he became interested in the new sport of hang gliding. Unable to find a book on the new sport, he researched, drew from his experience as a pilot and skydiver, and wrote the first book on the subject. He was elected to the board of the U.S. Hang Gliding Association, later the U.S. Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association (USHPA). Later, he served as president of the Commission Internationale du Vol Libre (hang gliding) of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale in Paris.[6]

In 1979, drawing on what he learned in book writing and publishing, he wrote The Self-Publishing Manual. Continuing to write and publish, he produced a circular book about Frisbee play that included a frisbee. The first book on word processors, pioneered fax-on-demand. He began selling information products from his website in 1996, wrote many more books on writing, publishing, and book promoting and began speaking on the subjects worldwide.

He continued to edit and publish newsletters on book writing/publishing and professional speaking.[7] He edited and published blogs on book writing/publishing and air travel. Poynter earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from California State University, Chico, and also attended San Francisco Law School.

Poynter was Editor of the Publishing Poynter's newsletter on the book industry since 1986 and the Global Speakers Federation NewsBrief for international professional speakers since 2006.[8]

Poynter was an expert skydiver[9] who had been active in the industry since 1962. He wrote more books on parachutes and skydiving than any other author. He served in elective office in various aviation associations including the United States Parachute Association (chairman of the board), The Parachute Industry Association (President), the U.S. Hang Gliding Association (director), and the Commission Internationale du Vol Libre (hang gliding) of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (president).

He invented the Style aster parachute, the Fastbak parachute, revolving cones, Tri-vent modification for reserve canopies, and patented[10] the Pop Top parachute.

He was appointed trustee and elected secretary of the American Museum of Sport Parachuting and Air Safety, later the National Skydiving Museum[11] along with being appointed Curator and placed in charge of the inventory of the National Skydiving Museum. Poynter established the eMuseum for the National Skydiving Museum in 2014.

He was diagnosed with Chromosome 19 Trisomy in 2012, and a stem cell transplant was performed in mid-2013. He fully recovered in 2014, and wrote a book on his experiences, Transplant Handbook for Patients: Replacing Stem Cells in Your Bone Marrow.

He died on November 3, 2015, of acute myeloid leukemia and renal failure.[12]

Books edit

  • Poynter, Dan (1977). The Parachute Manual: A Technical Treatise on the Parachute. Santa Barbara, CA: Para Publishing. pp. 499 pages. ISBN 0915516063.
  • Poynter, Dan (1981). Hang Gliding: The Basic Handbook of Ultralight Flying. Santa Barbara, CA: Para Publishing. pp. 186 pages. ISBN 0915516071.
  • Poynter, Dan (1997). Expert Witness Handbook. Santa Barbara, CA: Para Publishing. pp. 287 pages. ISBN 1568600275.
  • Poynter, Dan (1999). Write & Grow Rich: Using Voice-Recognition to Dictate Your How-To-Book. Santa Barbara, CA: Para Publishing. pp. 160 pages. ISBN 1568600585.
  • Poynter, Dan (1999). Successful Nonfiction: Tips and Inspiration for Getting Published. Santa Barbara, CA: Para Publishing. pp. 144 pages. ISBN 1-56860-061-5.
  • Poynter, Dan (contributor) (2000). Chicken Soup for the Writer's Soul. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications. pp. 400 pages. ISBN 1-55874-769-9. {{cite book}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  • Poynter, Dan (2002). The Older Cat: Recognizing Decline & Extending Life. Santa Barbara, CA: Para Publishing. pp. 139 pages. ISBN 1-56860-076-3.
  • Poynter, Dan (2002). U-Publish.Com: How 'U' Can Effectively Compete with the Giants of Publishing. Santa Barbara, CA: Para Publishing. pp. 184 pages. ISBN 1588320022.
  • Poynter, Dan (2006). Book Publishing Encyclopedia. Santa Barbara, CA: Para Publishing. pp. 224 pages. ISBN 1-56860-127-1.
  • Poynter, Dan (2007). Is There a Book Inside You?: Writing Alone or with a Collaborator. Santa Barbara, CA: Para Publishing. pp. 235 pages. ISBN 978-1-56860-046-8.
  • Poynter, Dan (2007). Parachuting: The Skydiver's Handbook. Santa Barbara, CA: Para Publishing. pp. 408. ISBN 978-1-56860-141-0.
  • Poynter, Dan (2007). Writing Nonfiction: Turning Thoughts into Books. Santa Barbara, CA: Para Publishing. pp. 144 pages. ISBN 978-1-56860-110-6.
  • Poynter, Dan (2007). Dan Poynter's Self-Publishing Manual: How to Write, Print and Sell Your Own Book. Santa Barbara, CA: Para Publishing. pp. 463 pages. ISBN 978-1-56860-142-7.
  • Poynter, Dan (2009). Self-Publishing Manual, Volume 2: How to Write, Print and Sell Your Own Book. Santa Barbara, CA: Para Publishing. pp. 144 pages. ISBN 978-1-56860-148-9.
  • Poynter, Dan (2011). Air Travel Handbook: Tips, Tricks & Secrets on Flying. Santa Barbara, CA: Para Publishing. pp. 144 pages. ISBN 978-1-56860-149-6.
  • Poynter, Dan (2011). Dan Poynter's Air Travel Handbook. Santa Barbara, CA: Para Publishing. pp. 322 pages. ISBN 978-1568601502.
  • Poynter, Dan (2012). Writing Your Book. Santa Barbara, CA: Para Publishing. pp. 58 pages. ASIN B007VP66Z0.
  • Poynter, Dan (2012). Books: Tips, Stories, & Advice on Writing, Publishing, & Promoting. Santa Barbara, CA: Para Publishing. pp. 225 pages. ASIN B007VXL7M4.
  • Poynter, Dan (2012). KDP SelectTM: Navigating Kindle's Freebie Day. Santa Barbara, CA: Para Publishing. ASIN B00876ZRZ2.
  • Poynter, Dan (2012). Book Fairs: An Exhibiting Guide for Publishers. Santa Barbara, CA: Para Publishing. pp. 98 pages. ASIN B009080XOQ.
  • Poynter, Dan (2014). Tailwinds: Adventures of a Young Aviator. Santa Barbara, CA: Para Publishing. pp. 295 pages. ISBN 978-1-56860-161-8.
  • Poynter, Dan (2014). Transplant Handbook for Patients: Replacing Stem Cells in Your Bone Marrow. Santa Barbara, CA: Para Publishing. pp. 262 pages. ISBN 978-1-56860-163-2.

References edit

  1. ^ "Dan Poynter" Amazon. Retrieved 15 October 2012.
  2. ^ "Dan Poynter" Amazon Kindle. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
  3. ^ FlyAboveAll.com October 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine Article referencing Poynter's Parachute Manual. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
  4. ^ "Skydiving history" 2014-08-31 at the Wayback Machine US Parachute Association. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
  5. ^ "About Dan Poynter" 2012-03-21 at the Wayback Machine South Australian Sport Parachute Club. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
  6. ^ "Dan Poynter" Slideshare. Retrieved 15 October 2012.
  7. ^ "Book Printing Just Got Cheaper" FrugalMarketing.com. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
  8. ^ "Channel: News & Newsletters" GSF. Retrieved 2014-5-5.
  9. ^ "National Skydiving Museum Board of Trustees" 2012-04-25 at the Wayback Machine US Skydiving Museum. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
  10. ^ "US Patent, Poynter, Parachute pack" US Patent and Trademark Office. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
  11. ^ "Trustees" NSM. Retrieved 2014-5-5.
  12. ^ "Legendary Author Dan Poynter Passes Away". 3 November 2015.


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parachute company in Oakland California From there he moved to the east where he became a parachute design specialist and an active skydiver at which point he began writing about parachute design and use His column in Parachutist Magazine led him to write books on parachutes 3 and skydiving 4 Dan became active in the politics of the sport when elected to the board of the Parachute Club of America later the U S Parachute Association 5 In 1973 he became interested in the new sport of hang gliding Unable to find a book on the new sport he researched drew from his experience as a pilot and skydiver and wrote the first book on the subject He was elected to the board of the U S Hang Gliding Association later the U S Hang Gliding amp Paragliding Association USHPA Later he served as president of the Commission Internationale du Vol Libre hang gliding of the Federation Aeronautique Internationale in Paris 6 In 1979 drawing on what he learned in book writing and publishing he wrote The Self Publishing Manual Continuing to write and publish he produced a circular book about Frisbee play that included a frisbee The first book on word processors pioneered fax on demand He began selling information products from his website in 1996 wrote many more books on writing publishing and book promoting and began speaking on the subjects worldwide He continued to edit and publish newsletters on book writing publishing and professional speaking 7 He edited and published blogs on book writing publishing and air travel Poynter earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from California State University Chico and also attended San Francisco Law School Poynter was Editor of the Publishing Poynter s newsletter on the book industry since 1986 and the Global Speakers Federation NewsBrief for international professional speakers since 2006 8 Poynter was an expert skydiver 9 who had been active in the industry since 1962 He wrote more books on parachutes and skydiving than any other author He served in elective office in various aviation associations including the United States Parachute Association chairman of the board The Parachute Industry Association President the U S Hang Gliding Association director and the Commission Internationale du Vol Libre hang gliding of the Federation Aeronautique Internationale president He invented the Style aster parachute the Fastbak parachute revolving cones Tri vent modification for reserve canopies and patented 10 the Pop Top parachute He was appointed trustee and elected secretary of the American Museum of Sport Parachuting and Air Safety later the National Skydiving Museum 11 along with being appointed Curator and placed in charge of the inventory of the National Skydiving Museum Poynter established the eMuseum for the National Skydiving Museum in 2014 He was diagnosed with Chromosome 19 Trisomy in 2012 and a stem cell transplant was performed in mid 2013 He fully recovered in 2014 and wrote a book on his experiences Transplant Handbook for Patients Replacing Stem Cells in Your Bone Marrow He died on November 3 2015 of acute myeloid leukemia and renal failure 12 Books editPoynter Dan 1977 The Parachute Manual A Technical Treatise on the Parachute Santa Barbara CA Para Publishing pp 499 pages ISBN 0915516063 Poynter Dan 1981 Hang Gliding The Basic Handbook of Ultralight Flying Santa Barbara CA Para Publishing pp 186 pages ISBN 0915516071 Poynter Dan 1997 Expert Witness Handbook Santa Barbara CA Para Publishing pp 287 pages ISBN 1568600275 Poynter Dan 1999 Write amp Grow Rich Using Voice Recognition to Dictate Your How To Book Santa Barbara CA Para Publishing pp 160 pages ISBN 1568600585 Poynter Dan 1999 Successful Nonfiction Tips and Inspiration for Getting Published Santa Barbara CA Para Publishing pp 144 pages ISBN 1 56860 061 5 Poynter Dan contributor 2000 Chicken Soup for the Writer s Soul Deerfield Beach FL Health Communications pp 400 pages ISBN 1 55874 769 9 a href Template Cite book html title Template Cite book cite book a first has generic name help Poynter Dan 2002 The Older Cat Recognizing Decline amp Extending Life Santa Barbara CA Para Publishing pp 139 pages ISBN 1 56860 076 3 Poynter Dan 2002 U Publish Com How U Can Effectively Compete with the Giants of Publishing Santa Barbara CA Para Publishing pp 184 pages ISBN 1588320022 Poynter Dan 2006 Book Publishing Encyclopedia Santa Barbara CA Para Publishing pp 224 pages ISBN 1 56860 127 1 Poynter Dan 2007 Is There a Book Inside You Writing Alone or with a Collaborator Santa Barbara CA Para Publishing pp 235 pages ISBN 978 1 56860 046 8 Poynter Dan 2007 Parachuting The Skydiver s Handbook Santa Barbara CA Para Publishing pp 408 ISBN 978 1 56860 141 0 Poynter Dan 2007 Writing Nonfiction Turning Thoughts into Books Santa Barbara CA Para Publishing pp 144 pages ISBN 978 1 56860 110 6 Poynter Dan 2007 Dan Poynter s Self Publishing Manual How to Write Print and Sell Your Own Book Santa Barbara CA Para Publishing pp 463 pages ISBN 978 1 56860 142 7 Poynter Dan 2009 Self Publishing Manual Volume 2 How to Write Print and Sell Your Own Book Santa Barbara CA Para Publishing pp 144 pages ISBN 978 1 56860 148 9 Poynter Dan 2011 Air Travel Handbook Tips Tricks amp Secrets on Flying Santa Barbara CA Para Publishing pp 144 pages ISBN 978 1 56860 149 6 Poynter Dan 2011 Dan Poynter s Air Travel Handbook Santa Barbara CA Para Publishing pp 322 pages ISBN 978 1568601502 Poynter Dan 2012 Writing Your Book Santa Barbara CA Para Publishing pp 58 pages ASIN B007VP66Z0 Poynter Dan 2012 Books Tips Stories amp Advice on Writing Publishing amp Promoting Santa Barbara CA Para Publishing pp 225 pages ASIN B007VXL7M4 Poynter Dan 2012 KDP SelectTM Navigating Kindle s Freebie Day Santa Barbara CA Para Publishing ASIN B00876ZRZ2 Poynter Dan 2012 Book Fairs An Exhibiting Guide for Publishers Santa Barbara CA Para Publishing pp 98 pages ASIN B009080XOQ Poynter Dan 2014 Tailwinds Adventures of a Young Aviator Santa Barbara CA Para Publishing pp 295 pages ISBN 978 1 56860 161 8 Poynter Dan 2014 Transplant Handbook for Patients Replacing Stem Cells in Your Bone Marrow Santa Barbara CA Para Publishing pp 262 pages ISBN 978 1 56860 163 2 References edit Dan Poynter Amazon Retrieved 15 October 2012 Dan Poynter Amazon Kindle Retrieved 17 October 2012 FlyAboveAll com Archived October 29 2010 at the Wayback Machine Article referencing Poynter s Parachute Manual Retrieved 3 November 2011 Skydiving history Archived 2014 08 31 at the Wayback Machine US Parachute Association Retrieved 3 November 2011 About Dan Poynter Archived 2012 03 21 at the Wayback Machine South Australian Sport Parachute Club Retrieved 3 November 2011 Dan Poynter Slideshare Retrieved 15 October 2012 Book Printing Just Got Cheaper FrugalMarketing com Retrieved 3 November 2011 Channel News amp Newsletters GSF Retrieved 2014 5 5 National Skydiving Museum Board of Trustees Archived 2012 04 25 at the Wayback Machine US Skydiving Museum Retrieved 3 November 2011 US Patent Poynter Parachute pack US Patent and Trademark Office Retrieved 3 November 2011 Trustees NSM Retrieved 2014 5 5 Legendary Author Dan Poynter Passes Away 3 November 2015 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Dan Poynter amp oldid 1212763912, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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