Having more than one author involved in a book can be potentially problematic: having 10 must be an ambitious undertaking indeed.
But for a total logistical nightmare, imagine that the writers are novice and are scattered throughout three counties and involve three local authorities.
This was the case for the production of Goldsmith's Ghost. The novel is being launched tomorrow in Lough Ree, which is surrounded by the counties in question: Longford, Westmeath and Roscommon.
Oliver Goldsmith, author of The Deserted Village and She Stoops to Conquer, had associations with all three counties.
The first chapter of the story was written by Paul Perry, Longford County Council's writer-in-residence. The nine writers then took up the story, adding a chapter and not knowing how it would end.
Yet despite the potential for hiccups, the book was completed in nine months. Using 10 writers might lead to 10 short stories instead of one novel, but Mr Fergus Kennedy, Longford arts officer, says the book has "a credible continuation of plot throughout".
"Of course each writer adds his or her own nuances to the novel, but none of their individual styles jar or disrupt the overall voice of the book."
Goldsmith's Ghost tells the story of Séamus, a hapless butcher who is haunted by the 18th-century writer. The story has since led to interesting opportunities for at least three of the writers.
While contributing to the book, Kitty Rodgers decided to apply herself to a writing career and has just signed a three-book deal with Poolbeg Press.
Roscommon-based reporter Angela Doyle started a novel years ago but, like many aspiring writers, filed it away in a drawer for years. Her involvement with the project encouraged her to revive the story.
Marie Noone was so enthused by the experience that she secured an agent and is now finishing her second novel. "You cannot avoid the fact that their involvement in this project coincides with their writing careers taking off," Mr Kennedy says.
Appropriately enough, the book is being launched on the MV Goldsmith, in conjunction with the launch of the 18th Goldsmith Summer School.
A buoy, commemorating Oliver Goldsmith, will be also launched at the exact point where the three counties meet. "As you can see, there are great resonances and symmetries to the book and the launch," Mr Kennedy says.