Hello SLCF,
So nice to have you join the 24+ years-long conversation.
There are quite a few people on this site who have published books. All the best with your current project. Be sure to let us know when it is available.
You wrote: "I do not know how to get around the site. If there is any type of link to a guide..."
Not sure if these links will help you. They were useful to me.
From the HomePage, categories can be browsed:
Jehovah's Witness Discussion Forum | JW.Org Community Information (jehovahs-witness.com)
The most-current discussions are found on the 'Latest' tab at the top of each page:
Jehovah's Witness Discussion Forum | JW.Org Community Information (jehovahs-witness.com)
For many years, LadyLee maintained the 'Best of Topics' section. It is still a treasure-trove of information and insight:
(accessed from the HomePage): Best of Topics (jehovahs-witness.com)
Somewhat outdated, but also much relevance, JWD FAQs (a category in the 'Best of Topics' section):
JWD FAQs (jehovahs-witness.com)
Also found in 'Best of Topics' setcion (sub-heading 'The Best of ... Continuing Series Threads') is Simon's 4-part story of JWD's beginning and evolution:
SIMONs THREADS My life ... and how JWD came to be -
Part 1 ? http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/7/66434/1.ashx
My life ... and how JWD came to be - Part 2 - http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/7/66841/1.ashx
My life ... and how JWD came to be - Part 3 - http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/7/67372/1.ashx
My life ... and how JWD came to be - Part 4 - http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/7/67969/1.ashx
Again, thank you for adding your story and perspective to the conversation.
It's nice to have you join us.
Aude Sapere (meaning: Dare to Know; Dare to Have Wisdom/Understanding; Dare to Think for Yourself)