LIA Cast 82 - Where Do You Blog?

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In episode 75 we deconstructed the question of whether one should blog during their creative project's development. This time we're operate under the assumption that you do wish to blog and share content, which leads to another question: Where do you put this stuff?

Blogging has changed a lot over the past 5 years. It used to be common wisdom to host your own blog and post links on social media. Blogs were for content, social media were for news about the content. But with more and more social media sites encouraging users to post richer content to their streams, the line has been blurred. Many creators are conducting their presence and content entirely on social media sites like Tumblr, Facebook Fan Pages, and Google+.

Mike Elgan issued a challenge to content creators: Blog exclusively on Google+ for the month of August. And a lot of interesting discussion has been happening on his posts in regards to the pros and cons of such a move. What if the service on which you're blogging goes all Posterous on you?

We tackle the question ourselves in the 10,000 Ft Up segment of this episode followed by some On The Ground tips on how we manage our blogging and presence.

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 We also launch a new Quest! LIA Quest 8 - A Full Deck of Cards!Deadline to have your quest discussed on the next LIA Cast is August 28, 2013!

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LIA Cast 81 - Work Rhythms

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Inspired by this episode's Quest Review, we spend this episode walking around the topic of the rhythm of the work day (or work evening, or even work hours). Journaling and reflecting not only reveal time management insights and deepen our understanding of our creative voices; they can also teach us about the rhythms of our emotional and physical state during our work sessions. Knowing this provides us with the means to anticipate and side step the times when we're feeling frustration or hesitation at the desk.

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 We also review and discuss this episode's Quest: What's the Difference Between Zero and 60?

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LIA Cast 80 - Inserting vs Assisting


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Back and recovered from putting on Kids Read Comics 2013 and attending ALA 2013, Jerzy is interviewed by Rob about the differences between conventions/conferences held in the library world vs the more traditional trade show or comics convention. Once again we find ourselves confronting the tricky topic of selling. This time, however, we look at it from the angle of evaluating the differences between inserting one's self and assisting others as means to create meaningful trade between you and your constituency.

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LIA Cast 79 - Thinking About Your Theme w/Guest Brandon Dayton

Jerzy and Rob are joined by special guest, Brandon Dayton. After exploring a curveball about finding compatible creative associates, collaborators, and friends we delve into our main topic: STORY THEME.

Theme is a storyteller's tool. Every story with a theme is going to reveal some essence about living as expressed by the story's author. We explore theme, where it comes from, and questions like: How do you know if you've found your theme? When you have a theme - how do you know if the elements of your story are conveying or working with your theme?

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LIACast 78 - Pros and Cons of Cons

How important is it for independent creators to table or attend conventions? Jerzy and Rob explore a variety of angles to evaluating the benefits and costs of conventions (including art fairs, festivals, events, and trade shows).

Conventions are alluring social and business events yet can be expensive in both time and money cost. Especially so with conventions involve traveling long-distance. Yet we see examples of the excitment, networking, sales, and other benefits that can be part of successful conventioning.

We explore the pro and cons of conventioning and offer comparisons, alternatives, and combinations of attending, tabling, versus and considering your online presences.

Leaners won't be surpised - instead of a canned-plan, we take a choose-your-own-adventure approach!

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