Could This be the End of CrimeSpace? - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T11:21:40Zhttps://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/could-this-be-the-end-of?id=537324%3ATopic%3A232749&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThat really is a key issue yo…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-04-18:537324:Comment:2328902010-04-18T19:25:03.476ZEdward G. Talbothttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/EdwardGTalbot
That really is a key issue you hit on - how to make it a site for more reader/writer interaction. I'm not sure there really is an answer about how to design a site like that. most sites with a lot of writers will inevitably have the writers dominate and the readers leave - unless it's something like Scalzi's blog where the visitors are fans of him specifically.<br />
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I wish I had the answer - any site that could accomplish that would become an important part of the book landscape.
That really is a key issue you hit on - how to make it a site for more reader/writer interaction. I'm not sure there really is an answer about how to design a site like that. most sites with a lot of writers will inevitably have the writers dominate and the readers leave - unless it's something like Scalzi's blog where the visitors are fans of him specifically.<br />
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I wish I had the answer - any site that could accomplish that would become an important part of the book landscape. http://mashable.com/2010/04/1…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-04-18:537324:Comment:2328832010-04-18T17:52:07.519ZAnne Frasierhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/annefrasier
<a href="http://mashable.com/2010/04/18/ning-alternatives/" target="_blank">http://mashable.com/2010/04/18/ning-alternatives/</a>
<a href="http://mashable.com/2010/04/18/ning-alternatives/" target="_blank">http://mashable.com/2010/04/18/ning-alternatives/</a> I have a feeling that Daniel…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-04-18:537324:Comment:2328732010-04-18T14:08:25.409ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
I have a feeling that Daniel and all of us would be happier with a free venue. Now the idea is to tell Daniel about such places (sorry, I know too little about the subject to be of use) and let him take his pick. Then Ning can do its facilitating of the move.
I have a feeling that Daniel and all of us would be happier with a free venue. Now the idea is to tell Daniel about such places (sorry, I know too little about the subject to be of use) and let him take his pick. Then Ning can do its facilitating of the move. It appears May 4 is the date…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-04-18:537324:Comment:2328692010-04-18T13:35:24.123ZBenjamin Sobieckhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BenjaminSobieck
It appears <b>May 4</b> is the date Ning chose to release the finer details of its plan. <a href="http://blog.ning.com/2010/04/an-update-from-ning.html" target="_blank">Read about it.</a>
It appears <b>May 4</b> is the date Ning chose to release the finer details of its plan. <a href="http://blog.ning.com/2010/04/an-update-from-ning.html" target="_blank">Read about it.</a> An excellent idea. If you don…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-04-18:537324:Comment:2328542010-04-18T01:11:27.607ZJack Getzehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JGetze
An excellent idea. If you don't like it, don't participate.<br />
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But if Daniel charged and he got enough people to enter, he could split the revenue with between Ning and the winning writer (to encourage entries). Crimespace could highlight the winner. Daniel could even put together a Kindle anthology and charge money for that.<br />
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Daniel might need some help with all this, too.
An excellent idea. If you don't like it, don't participate.<br />
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But if Daniel charged and he got enough people to enter, he could split the revenue with between Ning and the winning writer (to encourage entries). Crimespace could highlight the winner. Daniel could even put together a Kindle anthology and charge money for that.<br />
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Daniel might need some help with all this, too. That's a cool idea.tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-04-18:537324:Comment:2328512010-04-18T00:13:30.425ZRobin Spanohttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/RobinSpano
That's a cool idea.
That's a cool idea. Not crazy about the idea of a…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-04-18:537324:Comment:2328502010-04-18T00:09:12.854ZToni L.P. Kelnerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/ToniLPKelner
Not crazy about the idea of a contest as a fund-raiser. I never pay to enter a contest myself because they seem shady to me.<br />
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But we could put signed books on eBay, with the proceeds going to Crimespace. One book a year, plus postage and such, wouldn't be a lot. Plus it would be promotion.
Not crazy about the idea of a contest as a fund-raiser. I never pay to enter a contest myself because they seem shady to me.<br />
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But we could put signed books on eBay, with the proceeds going to Crimespace. One book a year, plus postage and such, wouldn't be a lot. Plus it would be promotion. That is something to consider…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-04-17:537324:Comment:2328432010-04-17T15:32:11.503ZJohnny Russellhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JohnnyRussell
That is something to consider Stacy, but as a self-published writer I don't think I hold any special talent over any new writers out there. Even with my writing award for my debut novel FIRST BLOOD I know there's a whole lot of people much more literary talented that I am.<br />
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Personally, I think contests are a good direction. It's a good way to help save Crimespace, and for new writers, (and established ones) to get notoriety.<br />
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I write novels and screenplays mostly, in between I make the time to…
That is something to consider Stacy, but as a self-published writer I don't think I hold any special talent over any new writers out there. Even with my writing award for my debut novel FIRST BLOOD I know there's a whole lot of people much more literary talented that I am.<br />
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Personally, I think contests are a good direction. It's a good way to help save Crimespace, and for new writers, (and established ones) to get notoriety.<br />
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I write novels and screenplays mostly, in between I make the time to participate in contests. Win or lose, I find it a great way to market my own work ;)<br />
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<a href="http://www.johnnyrussell.net" target="_blank">www.johnnyrussell.net</a> Absolutely. There's real valu…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-04-17:537324:Comment:2328392010-04-17T15:07:00.303ZRobin Spanohttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/RobinSpano
Absolutely. There's real value here. There could be a two-week trial period so people could see if they like it, but I've only been here a week or so, and already I can tell it's different from the self-promoting networks. The conversations are real, and have substance. I would pay for this.
Absolutely. There's real value here. There could be a two-week trial period so people could see if they like it, but I've only been here a week or so, and already I can tell it's different from the self-promoting networks. The conversations are real, and have substance. I would pay for this. Dittotag:crimespace.ning.com,2010-04-17:537324:Comment:2328372010-04-17T14:09:40.858ZBenjamin Sobieckhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/BenjaminSobieck
Ditto
Ditto