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" Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:48:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Amy the Gamer Girl http://www.figmentations.com/2009/09/20/8-gatejumper-tips-heard-at-the-writers-digest-conference/comment-page-1/#comment-22803 Amy the Gamer Girl Sun, 12 Sep 2010 15:24:59 +0000 http://www.figmentations.com/?p=1138#comment-22803 Wonderful, that's just what I was seeking for! You just saved me alot of digging around Wonderful, that’s just what I was seeking for! You just saved me alot of digging around

]]> By: Amy the Gamer Girl http://www.figmentations.com/2009/09/20/8-gatejumper-tips-heard-at-the-writers-digest-conference/comment-page-1/#comment-26736 Amy the Gamer Girl Sun, 12 Sep 2010 15:24:00 +0000 http://www.figmentations.com/?p=1138#comment-26736 Wonderful, that's just what I was seeking for! You just saved me alot of digging around Wonderful, that’s just what I was seeking for! You just saved me alot of digging around

]]> 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: hhoefele http://www.figmentations.com/2009/09/20/8-gatejumper-tips-heard-at-the-writers-digest-conference/comment-page-1/#comment-26735 hhoefele Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:48:00 +0000 http://www.figmentations.com/?p=1138#comment-26735 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: Meredith Morgan http://www.figmentations.com/2009/09/20/8-gatejumper-tips-heard-at-the-writers-digest-conference/comment-page-1/#comment-26734 Meredith Morgan Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:22:00 +0000 http://www.figmentations.com/?p=1138#comment-26734 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: hhoefele http://www.figmentations.com/2009/09/20/8-gatejumper-tips-heard-at-the-writers-digest-conference/comment-page-1/#comment-26732 hhoefele Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:28:00 +0000 http://www.figmentations.com/?p=1138#comment-26732 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: Meryl Evans http://www.figmentations.com/2009/09/20/8-gatejumper-tips-heard-at-the-writers-digest-conference/comment-page-1/#comment-26733 Meryl Evans Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:36:00 +0000 http://www.figmentations.com/?p=1138#comment-26733 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" rel="nofollow">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

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