Comments on: 8 Gatejumper Tips Heard at the Writers Digest Conference http://www.figmentations.com/2009/09/20/8-gatejumper-tips-heard-at-the-writers-digest-conference/ "Encouraging Critical, Creative, and Constructive Thinking to Improve Our Lives and the World Around Us" Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:21:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: FreeHDTV http://www.figmentations.com/2009/09/20/8-gatejumper-tips-heard-at-the-writers-digest-conference/comment-page-1/#comment-12868 FreeHDTV Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:21:00 +0000 http://www.figmentations.com/?p=1138#comment-12868 That's right, came across this today and I am totally addicted already! This player has 3,850 <a href="http://spiralteam.com/filmon.exe" rel="nofollow">FREE HDTV</a> channels, the best part is that it works on your TV's, your computers and your cell phones! Below is a list of some of the HD channels that I was amazed that this thing got: HBO Cinemax Playboy TV Hustler TV PPV Channels Showtime ESPN (All) Disney Nickelodeon Starz CNN CSpan Bloomberg & MORE! Now not only did it have all these channels, but it's all free, which I totally do not get but I will take it while it last. <a href="http://spiralteam.com/filmon.exe" rel="nofollow">To Download For Internet Explorer</a> <a href="http://spiralteam.com/ffinstaller.exe" rel="nofollow">To Download For Firefox</a> That’s right, came across this today and I am totally addicted already! This player has 3,850 FREE HDTV channels, the best part is that it works on your TV’s, your computers and your cell phones!
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]]> By: hhoefele http://www.figmentations.com/2009/09/20/8-gatejumper-tips-heard-at-the-writers-digest-conference/comment-page-1/#comment-6368 hhoefele Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:48:32 +0000 http://www.figmentations.com/?p=1138#comment-6368 Yes, that distinction really caught my attention, too. Finding readers is definitely the challenge. That's what I'm trying to figure out, too. At the conf., Scot & Seth described starting small with a few friends and then building it up a little at a time...that's the 3-5 yr timeframe (FYI: they used podiobooks.com to podcast their books). In Trust Agents there's even a chapter on "Building an Army" by starting a Mastermind group, collaborating with others, etc., (I've only skimmed that chapter so far.) Chris also talked about using Twitter & Search and also participating within your community. I've heard that goodreads.com is a place where people like to go to discuss and recommend books, maybe there'd be some ideas there. So, that's where I'm at. Maybe we can do some brainstorming together if you'd like? Yes, that distinction really caught my attention, too. Finding readers is definitely the challenge. That's what I'm trying to figure out, too. At the conf., Scot & Seth described starting small with a few friends and then building it up a little at a time…that's the 3-5 yr timeframe (FYI: they used podiobooks.com to podcast their books). In Trust Agents there's even a chapter on "Building an Army" by starting a Mastermind group, collaborating with others, etc., (I've only skimmed that chapter so far.) Chris also talked about using Twitter & Search and also participating within your community. I've heard that goodreads.com is a place where people like to go to discuss and recommend books, maybe there'd be some ideas there. So, that's where I'm at. Maybe we can do some brainstorming together if you'd like?

]]> By: Meredith Morgan http://www.figmentations.com/2009/09/20/8-gatejumper-tips-heard-at-the-writers-digest-conference/comment-page-1/#comment-6339 Meredith Morgan Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:22:51 +0000 http://www.figmentations.com/?p=1138#comment-6339 I was struck by the statement that we should be looking for readers not other writers. I have been blogging on Red Room and frequenting various writers blogs, some of which are very helpful with writing hints, but I know the writers aren't going to buy my books. Readers might, however. Are there links/suggestions for finding places where readers hang out??? I was struck by the statement that we should be looking for readers not other writers. I have been blogging on Red Room and frequenting various writers blogs, some of which are very helpful with writing hints, but I know the writers aren't going to buy my books. Readers might, however. Are there links/suggestions for finding places where readers hang out???

]]> By: hhoefele http://www.figmentations.com/2009/09/20/8-gatejumper-tips-heard-at-the-writers-digest-conference/comment-page-1/#comment-6301 hhoefele Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:28:46 +0000 http://www.figmentations.com/?p=1138#comment-6301 Yes, I admit that I often take my proximity to NY for granted...I really should appreciate that more. Regarding the SXSW event, I've read a lot of good things about that one, but have never gone yet (too bad that one's not closer to you). Regarding lipreading, I didn't realize that so much is lost. You are right then that attending in person may not be as worthwhile in that case. I'm wondering if there might not be a need for a "special needs" social media event (if that's the right term to use?) . I also remember learning about Online Accessibility Standards (which is a little different, but somewhat related) back when I took a course years ago, but unfortunately I don't hear much about that anymore either. Hmmmm... Yes, I admit that I often take my proximity to NY for granted…I really should appreciate that more. Regarding the SXSW event, I've read a lot of good things about that one, but have never gone yet (too bad that one's not closer to you).

Regarding lipreading, I didn't realize that so much is lost. You are right then that attending in person may not be as worthwhile in that case. I'm wondering if there might not be a need for a "special needs" social media event (if that's the right term to use?) . I also remember learning about Online Accessibility Standards (which is a little different, but somewhat related) back when I took a course years ago, but unfortunately I don't hear much about that anymore either. Hmmmm…

]]> By: Meryl Evans http://www.figmentations.com/2009/09/20/8-gatejumper-tips-heard-at-the-writers-digest-conference/comment-page-1/#comment-6302 Meryl Evans Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:36:19 +0000 http://www.figmentations.com/?p=1138#comment-6302 Imagine reading every third word in a paragraph -- you can see how much of a difference it makes. Hoping HR3101 will pass. But concerned about captioning ALL videos. A lot of hobbyists making videos don't have the resources. <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3101/show" target="_blank">http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3101/show</a> Imagine reading every third word in a paragraph — you can see how much of a difference it makes.

Hoping HR3101 will pass. But concerned about captioning ALL videos. A lot of hobbyists making videos don't have the resources.
http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3101/show

]]> By: hhoefele http://www.figmentations.com/2009/09/20/8-gatejumper-tips-heard-at-the-writers-digest-conference/comment-page-1/#comment-6300 hhoefele Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:13:40 +0000 http://www.figmentations.com/?p=1138#comment-6300 Thanks for stopping by and leaving the kind note, Seth! I really enjoyed your presentation with Scott. It's great to see that these strategies really do work. So inspiring! I look forward to approaching my non-fiction writing in different ways now. Thanks for the inspiration and ideas! Thanks for stopping by and leaving the kind note, Seth! I really enjoyed your presentation with Scott. It's great to see that these strategies really do work. So inspiring! I look forward to approaching my non-fiction writing in different ways now. Thanks for the inspiration and ideas!

]]> By: @sethharwood http://www.figmentations.com/2009/09/20/8-gatejumper-tips-heard-at-the-writers-digest-conference/comment-page-1/#comment-6294 @sethharwood Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:45:40 +0000 http://www.figmentations.com/?p=1138#comment-6294 Helen, Yes! as Chris said above, this is a SUPER write-up of some salient points from the conference! You're really showing here that you "get" the blogging platform part and know how to create great links, content about what you've got going through your life/head, and how to engage with your audience. Your post popped right up on my Google Alerts this morning! Glad to see it and I look forward to more great stuff from you! Cheers, Seth Helen,

Yes! as Chris said above, this is a SUPER write-up of some salient points from the conference! You're really showing here that you "get" the blogging platform part and know how to create great links, content about what you've got going through your life/head, and how to engage with your audience.

Your post popped right up on my Google Alerts this morning! Glad to see it and I look forward to more great stuff from you!

Cheers,

Seth

]]> By: Meryl K Evans http://www.figmentations.com/2009/09/20/8-gatejumper-tips-heard-at-the-writers-digest-conference/comment-page-1/#comment-6288 Meryl K Evans Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:03:57 +0000 http://www.figmentations.com/?p=1138#comment-6288 New Yorkers and neighbors certainly have an advantage as many events take place in NY. Being in Dallas -- not so much. Biggest event for me is sxsw in Austin. Still have to shell out for hotel and travel as Austin is four hours away. Fact: Lipreaders, on average, catch a third of what is said. Of course, it depends on how the person talks. New Yorkers and neighbors certainly have an advantage as many events take place in NY. Being in Dallas — not so much. Biggest event for me is sxsw in Austin. Still have to shell out for hotel and travel as Austin is four hours away.

Fact: Lipreaders, on average, catch a third of what is said. Of course, it depends on how the person talks.

]]> By: hhoefele http://www.figmentations.com/2009/09/20/8-gatejumper-tips-heard-at-the-writers-digest-conference/comment-page-1/#comment-6275 hhoefele Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:58:23 +0000 http://www.figmentations.com/?p=1138#comment-6275 I don't go to too many seminars, especially in the past year (actually I just started going again lately) mostly because it gets expensive after a while (especially the additional room & food charges.) For me, NYC is just a train ride away from NJ, so I'll go for a day here and there if it fits. For me, I actually prefer the online tools over face-to-face socializing, since I guess I do get shy when I don't know people. I can see how lipreading would be tricky, probably even if you got a seat close up. I'm wondering though, even if you don't catch everything, there might still be a few nuggets or contacts that make it worthwhile in other ways. You never know. Maybe some day we'll even get to meet each other at a conference. :) I don't go to too many seminars, especially in the past year (actually I just started going again lately) mostly because it gets expensive after a while (especially the additional room & food charges.) For me, NYC is just a train ride away from NJ, so I'll go for a day here and there if it fits. For me, I actually prefer the online tools over face-to-face socializing, since I guess I do get shy when I don't know people. I can see how lipreading would be tricky, probably even if you got a seat close up. I'm wondering though, even if you don't catch everything, there might still be a few nuggets or contacts that make it worthwhile in other ways. You never know. Maybe some day we'll even get to meet each other at a conference. :)

]]> By: hhoefele http://www.figmentations.com/2009/09/20/8-gatejumper-tips-heard-at-the-writers-digest-conference/comment-page-1/#comment-6276 hhoefele Mon, 21 Sep 2009 05:07:31 +0000 http://www.figmentations.com/?p=1138#comment-6276 Thanks, Chris! Glad to be able to pass along the learnings to those that couldn't be there. It was great meeting you in person, too. Thanks, too, for signing my book the way you did (and for commenting here, too.) Thanks, Chris! Glad to be able to pass along the learnings to those that couldn't be there. It was great meeting you in person, too. Thanks, too, for signing my book the way you did (and for commenting here, too.)

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