taking the challenge

OK – sometimes I take the challenge and sometimes not… Mike Sansone of ConverStations has issued one that I'll answer.

My Blog Posting Process

1. Just start writing – Eventually something comes to me and while it may not be what I started with, it usually turns out OK
2. Save as a draft often
3. Follow Mike's first 7 rules – I usually forget #8 (to ping'em) but maybe I can get that set up soon to occur automatically
4. Spell check – Yes, part of the charm of blogs is that they aren't perfect, but I can make an effort to use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling so readers aren't distracted by errors
5. Check the links in preview mode – You would be surprised how often my copy and paste function doesn't work
6. Step away for awhile – Either physically or mentally I take a break and browse somewhere else on the blogosphere before a final read (old proofreading habits)
7. Post it
8. Check the links again - Just my compulsive nature
9. Smile – It really does get easier every day to make writing a habit

Thanks Mike. Hope this still counts since it's past June 14, but thought maybe you could use a bit of coaching help today, too. I'll look forward to reading Steve Farber's book, The Radical Edge.

Photo on Flickr by Sean McNeil 

What Story Would You Tell?

I recently attended a meeting of Digital Arts Group held at Haddock Computer for the first time. It was great! The topic was Digital Storytelling by Joann Schissel, DAG President (thanks Joann). Everyone was very friendly and welcoming – and I learned something new. What more can you ask from an association? This is a group you might want to check out.

Here's a few links from the presentation to share. Digital storytelling is definitely an art form to keep your eye on. You may even want to try it yourself – the cost of technology makes it possible for most of us to participate. What story would you tell?

• The Digital Drive-In
• PhotoBus
• dorelvis
• Scott County Schools
• jasonOhler.com
• Center for Digital Story Telling

Great stories! Helpful information to get you started.

Waiting for Your Cat to Bark? is on my reading list

I'm always on the lookout for a good book and when I saw this one – Waiting for Your Cat to Bark? – I immediately knew it was a must-read. Maybe it's the title (I'm a sucker for a good title.)

This book from Jeffrey and Bryan Eisenberg (along with Lisa Davis) hit the shelves on June 12.  You also get an 80-minute DVD of a conversation about the book.

Check out some of the reviews and order it today.

Thanks to Michelle Miller at WonderBranding for letting us know about it.