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Re: june is busy…

Smahlstadt — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:11:26 -0000

I am very grateful of your writing on my blog, and the contribution to Going Pro!
That reading list looks dynamite! I'll look forward to seeing your thoughts as you chew on the content.

Re: #sff – Graffiti Stop Motion…

Sam Mahlstadt — Sun, 23 May 2010 18:03:43 -0000

Haha. Yes!

Re: #sff – Graffiti Stop Motion…

duregger — Sun, 23 May 2010 17:28:56 -0000

sweet. we'll have to go tag DSM sometime soon.

Re: #sff – Graffiti Stop Motion…

Sam Mahlstadt — Fri, 21 May 2010 18:02:01 -0000

Unreal. I have a certain affinity for graffiti myself as well as a fascination with stop motion. So this is the perfect marriage for me. Crazy cool. And you are right, there is something about the rebellious nature of graffiti that takes up the cool factor. It has a certain raw quality that fits with potential punishment for its creation.

Re: babysitting = great birth control…

duregger — Mon, 10 May 2010 12:50:16 -0000

well, except when the come by two's... true on the staggered start makes a big difference though, let's you grow into it.

Re: babysitting = great birth control…

Matt Hugg — Mon, 10 May 2010 11:00:17 -0000

Nice . . . I remember the days of babysitting and remember thinking I'd NEVER be able to be a parent. It is a lot of work, but the good news is that they start small - and usually come one at a time. :)

Re: #dreamyear – platform vs passion…

duregger — Fri, 07 May 2010 22:36:49 -0000

"If the book sold posthumously, would that be success?"

Absolutely. I think it would be a success, though not in the same context as many define success to be -- your reference to "instant gratification" has some foreshadowing to what I believe most ascribe true success to be... ie: wealth, fame, noteriety, et cetera.

I would define success differently when we are talking of writing, specifically a story or a work of nonfiction, in which case success is mostly characterized by longevity as opposed to short-term wealth generation. I want my writing to impact my grandchildren, and not just in a financial way. But again, that is just me.

Re: #dreamyear – platform vs passion…

Sam Mahlstadt — Tue, 04 May 2010 11:49:19 -0000

This is a great question, with answers dependent upon the phase of writing the writer finds themselves in. I would argue, along the lines of McKee, that the passion that pens the story will eventually open a whole in the market. If it's good, it will be discovered. The problem with that is two-fold. One, we desire instant recognition. If it's not on the bestseller list, or widely acclaimed as soon as it was released, surely it was a bust. Second, we often over-associate our craft with a singular project within that craft. If the book doesn't sell, the writer's legitamacy is not void.
So the question is...how long are we willing to wait?
If the book sold posthumously, would that be success?

Re: wedding video…

Scott Sorheim — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:04:53 -0000

love it

Re: wedding video…

Dad — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:08:46 -0000

It was a wonderful weekend for all! Thanks for the invitation!

Re: wedding video…

Burke Jolly — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:29:05 -0000

my heart is again refreshed.

Re: my not to do list…

duregger — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:11:36 -0000

C'mon Justin... Let's see yours!

Re: my not to do list…

Justin Wise — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:46:33 -0000

Love this NOT to-do list, bro. I need to make mine.....

Re: happy new decade…

maroussia — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:59:28 -0000

It will be great to watch Spring Awakening,i have

bought tickets from TicketFront.com looking forward to it.

Re: #sff – Alma

Dad — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:25:26 -0000

Scary...

Re: addition by adoption…

duregger — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:06:06 -0000

hey joy - i feel like a have an archive of emails from you i haven't returned... doh!

where is affect the mag living nowdays (what's the url ;-)

Re: addition by adoption…

duregger — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:04:59 -0000

yep, twas a good read kevin!

Re: future of books…

duregger — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:04:52 -0000

hey thad... good to see you chime in on this. hope all is well down in OKC!

the educational implications are supreme, as my brother's kids are utilizing the iPhone for just the same thing, learning numbers and the alphabet and such.

i'm exploding with ideas on what this could be... now to find some financing ;-)

Re: future of books…

thadm — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:04:47 -0000

iPad (don't own, holding out for a Courier) is a very compelling, very tactile experience. Amazing how much "touch" you get by dropping the physical for the digital. It adds some incredible depth to the experience of reading, and don't think any publisher can ignore the appeal of that depth and the competitiveness it gives to a product - and I think TentLife has such a wealth of content beyond the print that could be incorporated.

My Kindle has already changed the way I read, I outspend on the Kindle easily what I do on physical books. It has proven an exceptional travel companion and a great investment.

My little kiddo, not even 6 months, already loves children's stories on my iPhone. Read aloud by me or the narrator, same pages with just a touch of movement and animation and they'll captivate her attention.

iPads and everything else are going to change education as well. Already have seen some incredible touch-driven museum displays filled with interactive and realistic animated elements. Can't imagine what it will do to text books.

Re: addition by adoption…

Joy — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:13:55 -0000

You should do book reviews for Affect!

Re: addition by adoption…

Kevin D. Hendricks — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:37:20 -0000

Thanks for checking out the book and sharing your thoughts.

Re: is your journal private?

duregger — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:11:14 -0000

ok... great! i think it's a fantastic pic. and will make sure i contact you if i ever snag a photo of yours again! ;-)

Re: is your journal private?

oriol — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 10:52:29 -0000

no, it's ok ;)

Re: is your journal private?

duregger — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 10:02:58 -0000

My apologies... I can take it off if you'd like.

Re: is your journal private?

oriol — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:28:27 -0000

next time I'd like to know when somebody uses one of my photos in his website... ;)