Ah! We have someone that knows the hurdles!
By separate means, I am promised that the idea for the "digital" resurrection of the
Virginia Cavalcade will be put before the panel reviewing the proposed agenda for the
upcoming April 2008 Forum. The proposal suggested that an hour workshop be held in a "free
form" discussion as to the whether the magazine could be published in digital form only.
The purpose of my message was to smoke out the talent and expertise that I believe exists
(running it and writing for it); and, spark an interest in resurrecting the magazine.
You out there that have the talent, skill, knowledge, and interest to discuss its
feasibility, might make yourself known to the panel via the email address that accompanied
the announcement. If you can influence the panel to put it on the agenda in April, we
might have a starting point for the purpose of determining what will work and what
won't -- go with it or bury it -- one way or the other.
What if: it got on the agenda?
What if: people who knew what they were doing attended?
What if: it was decided that it didn't have to be accomplished "right now" but developed
over time so that it could take the place of the "hard copy" issue?
What if: the Commonwealth could look to the day when its heritage was again regularly
examined and explained with authority and respect?
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From: "glenn" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 9:25 PM
Subject: Re: 09282048Z07 What If
The web hosting is not that big of a deal. The problem with this, as with
all publications, is a lack of planning and direction. I am the webmaster
for a magazine that is not in its second year of publication. On average,
over 92% of all periodicals fail in the first year.
To make this a go, there are several things that are needed. These are the
attributes of a successful periodical, (success being survival past the
first year):
1. Definite focus;
2. Dedicated paid staff;
3. Publishing schedule that is realistic, (this is what kills most
publications);
4. A good surplus of articles which are ready for publication at anytime;
5. A loyal and increasing audience;
6. I good advertising department;
7. Good and on-time distribution.
These seven simple elements make or break a publication. The biggest two
being 3 and 7. Publishing on the web is not simple. There needs to be lead
time for articles and advertising. In the late seventies and early eighties
when I wrote freelance articles for major electronic and computer magazines,
the deadline for articles was three months before the earliest publication
date. And, this was for monthly magazines.
I could work with several persons on this site to create a subscription
based eZine. But a finite structure must be created, and the actual interest
along with a pricing structure must be created. Also, compensation fees for
the authors must be structured.
If anyone is really interested in advancing this project, please email me
directly. Failing to plan is a sure sign of a plan to fail.
Glenn Gregory
The PC Doctor Is In
http://www.pcdrisin.com
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From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Anne Pemberton
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:21 PM
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Subject: Re: 09282048Z07 What If
Correction: Enabling Support Foundation who provides me with my webspace.
I'm sure when Bob returns from Europe he will be happy to let us do the
first year of two on his site until we have enough support for our own. We
can use a domain name on his site if one is secured.
Anne
Anne Pemberton
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http://www.erols.com/apembert
http://www.educationalsynthesis.org
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