Blogging's role in today's media
Nonmembers can listen in for a fee. Amy Green, SPJ freelance committee chairwoman.Can blogging enhance your career and livelihood? Whether you already blog and want success strategies, or have not made the plunge yet and want to know more, our panelists will give you the scoop on:
- Care and feeding of a successful blog
- The journey from blog to book starts with a single post
- Zen and the art of self-promotion and platform building
Moderator: ASJA member Norman Schreiber, who covers media, music, travel and other good stuff in books, articles and -- yes -- blogs.
Panelists are:
- Literary Agent Kate McKean, a literary agent at the Howard Morhaim Literary Agency. Before starting her publishing career, Kate McKean earned her Master's degree in Fiction Writing from the University of Southern Mississippi. She represents fiction and non-fiction in diverse subject areas, from mystery writers like Deborah Grabien to blogs such as www.ICanHasCheezburger.com.
- Blogger Zach Brooks, a successful blogger who does Midtown Lunch. His loyal readers follow his quest for lunch in the food wasteland of Midtown Manhattan.
- Digital PR strategist Mark Rose, Partner at Influence Consulting Group Inc., helps clients achieve best-of-class digital communications strategies and tactics.
Time: 5:30 to 8:00 PM (program starts at 6:00 PM)
Place: CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, Room 308, 219 West 40th Street, New York City
Cost: $25 for members and guests; $35 for non-members; $5 for students. Sandwiches, soft drinks, and desserts included in the price of admission. Sign up early -- space is limited.
Reservation required to attend the program. Members' signup:
www.asja.org/members/calendar/calmem.php
Nonmembers can reserve at: www.asja.org/calendar/calendar.php.
Viewing the live webcast is a free, members-only benefit: On the day of the program, check the members homepage for the link.
Nonmembers can buy a download of this or previous programs for $10 each at the ASJA Store: www.asja.org/store/store.php
We'll hope to see you at the program!
The Program Committee