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What about a project

  • 06-01-2009 07:02AM
    #1
    pseudonym1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,092 ✭✭✭


    I don't write but really enjoy this forum. Was thinking if it has not been previously suggested why don't ye guys get together and do a collective project like the photography forum did!?

    Id totally buy it
    :)
    ;)


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  • #2
    Antilles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,183 ✭✭✭Antilles


    I would totally be on for taking part in something like that. We would need a decent editor though - there is good writing here but a lot of it is very raw.


  • #3
    rockbeer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,422 ✭✭✭rockbeer


    Top idea, I'm in.

    Agree totally about the need for editorial skills.

    Also I imagine some kind of selection process would be necessary, to maintain quality without upsetting anybody. Any idea how they managed it over on photography?


  • #4
    Insect Overlord
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 31,030 Mod ✭✭✭✭Insect Overlord


    Count me in, if it goes ahead.


  • #5
    Antilles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,183 ✭✭✭Antilles


    So... 3 expressions of interest seems a bit light :(


  • #6
    Phototoxin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,398 ✭✭✭Phototoxin


    I've gotten poems published before I'm sure I could contribute one


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  • #7
    pseudonym1
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    Cool - anyone know an editor!?
    Easy enough find out how pf got on- is not?
    Would you mix short stories with poems in one publication?


  • #8
    Matt Holck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,706 ✭✭✭Matt Holck


    I don't see why not

    what sort of cohesion are we after?


  • #9
    Antilles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,183 ✭✭✭Antilles


    I say set a general theme and give a length limit, and have a mix of poetry and prose.


  • #10
    quincyk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 79 ✭✭quincyk


    Count me in, chaps.:)


  • #11
    Livvie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 714 ✭✭✭Livvie


    I'd like to be involved please - although I'm not sure what being involved would entail.


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  • #12
    rockbeer
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    This thing needs a co-ordinator.

    Any volunteers?


  • #13
    Antilles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,183 ✭✭✭Antilles


    Where's the thread for the photography forum's book? We could steal their ideas!


  • #14
    pseudonym1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,092 ✭✭✭pseudonym1


    I'll volunteer to look after the presentation design aspect, if that helps.
    My main concern is the editing how practically to do this? - it is a lot to ask of one persons time. So maybe more than one editor
    What about setting up a thread and nominate boardsies? - obviously would have to want to do it aswell


    And how to effectively communicate with everyone post works without revealing the final product!

    This is my brain storming time of morning!

    Need to devise a tight plan of action!

    ??????????????????????/

    Who will buy it
    How much RRP
    Devise costings
    Maybe - just maybe we could get someone a business to sponser it?
    what channels to go through
    Maybe make an e-book - prefer idea of paper myself

    Thread posted in PF requesting feedback.
    Oh can I suggest one thing ( please don't lynch me) can there be a few happy stories and or endings ?!


  • #15
    Livvie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 714 ✭✭✭Livvie


    What form exactly will the project take? Something like a magazine with fiction, factual stories, quizzes etc? I can volunteer for short stories and/or a quiz. Will it be aimed at both men and women? That would be quite novel (no pun intended) because I don't think there are many magazines aimed at both sexes?

    Or am I barking up the wrong tree altogether? :) (There you go - barking - a pet section too. :D )


  • #16
    pseudonym1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,092 ✭✭✭pseudonym1


    Livvie wrote: »
    What form exactly will the project take? Something like a magazine with fiction, factual stories, quizzes etc? I can volunteer for short stories and/or a quiz. Will it be aimed at both men and women? That would be quite novel (no pun intended) because I don't think there are many magazines aimed at both sexes?

    Or am I barking up the wrong tree altogether? :) (There you go - barking - a pet section too. :D )

    Thats a great idea!!
    But think its a bit off the mark - my original suggestion was to compile works of this forum.

    Love the idea of a mag - always dreamed of setting up one when I was younger! Now along with most other dreams - it has gone out the window - queue violin - LOL! :)


  • #17
    Phototoxin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,398 ✭✭✭Phototoxin


    Cool - anyone know an editor!?

    Yes but he doesnt like me. :pac: LoL :pac:

    Yeah, a coordinator is needed. In addition will there be any profit and will it go to charity ?


  • #18
    Livvie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 714 ✭✭✭Livvie


    pseudonym1 wrote: »
    Thats a great idea!!
    But think its a bit off the mark - my original suggestion was to compile works of this forum.

    Love the idea of a mag - always dreamed of setting up one when I was younger! Now along with most other dreams - it has gone out the window - queue violin - LOL! :)

    I totally misunderstood then. :) I'd like to help but you'd have to give me a task and explain it as I'm not too au fait with this wonderful, but soooo huge, forum. :)

    And bear me in mind when you decide to start the mag.


  • #19
    Insect Overlord
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    Livvie wrote: »
    I totally misunderstood then. :) I'd like to help but you'd have to give me a task and explain it as I'm not too au fait with this wonderful, but soooo huge, forum. :)

    And bear me in mind when you decide to start the mag.

    All you'd have to do is write a poem/short story, possibly based on a selected theme.


  • #20
    Antilles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,183 ✭✭✭Antilles


    FWIW, I would rather any proceeds go to charity than it be for profit. I think the photography forum did their's for the Santa Strike Force. I'd be happy with the money going to them again, unless somebody else has a preferred charity.

    I think we should set up posts with polls for stuff like this :)


  • #21
    Livvie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 714 ✭✭✭Livvie


    An File wrote: »
    All you'd have to do is write a poem/short story, possibly based on a selected theme.

    And the theme is to be decided still?


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  • #22
    Antilles
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    A theme should be decided by poll.


  • #23
    busted flush
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    Antilles wrote: »
    A theme should be decided by poll.

    What kind of a poll? A telephone poll, someone from Poland(they have a population of over 50 million) or maybe a poll vaulter? I'm not sure maybe we should just vote between ourselves what do you think?


  • #24
    Insect Overlord
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 31,030 Mod ✭✭✭✭Insect Overlord


    busted flush wrote: »
    What kind of a poll? A telephone poll, someone from Poland(they have a population of over 50 million) or maybe a poll vaulter? I'm not sure maybe we should just vote between ourselves what do you think?

    Graham Poll?

    :D


  • #25
    pseudonym1
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    There will be a lot of organising if this is going to happen.. In the risk of sounding like a kill joy can I suggest keep the witty quips to vms so as not to detract from the information in thread.


    Also have never read a selection of short stories or poems on a theme - Id say keep it to a certain level of taste that will be commercially viable!

    Going to set up polls now (to record peoples choices)- also date for subbmissions needs discussed - any suggestions there!?


  • #26
    pseudonym1
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    Poll set up! :)


  • #27
    Insect Overlord
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 31,030 Mod ✭✭✭✭Insect Overlord


    I've cast my votes :)


  • #28
    Antilles
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    I have voted.


  • #29
    girlbiker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 137 ✭✭girlbiker


    An File wrote: »
    I've cast my votes :)


    Where?? Am I blind?


  • #30
    Insect Overlord
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    girlbiker wrote: »
    Where?? Am I blind?

    This thread.

    It's not showing the identities of who has voted, but I can assure you that I was one of the first to do so :)


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  • #31
    Aoibheann
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,383 ✭✭✭Aoibheann


    I definitely want to be a part of this anyway! :) Just voted on the poll there.. I'm up for any aspect of it.. contributing/organising stuff.. anything!

    This could really turn out amazing! \o/


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