Sorry it took me a bit to respond. Life has been hectic... There is a massive girls e-mail going out soon.
I set this up here because I am already really familiar with blogger and it's fairly easy to use. Maybe for each book choice the girl whose choice it was could log in here, assign the next book, set a reading schedule, and start the discussion: thinking of initial questions, trains of thought, or other miscellany. Those of us not moderating could then just post in the comments section.
I totally agree that everyone should post for each section read, and NO PLOT SPOILERS!!!! I can write up a general information and rules board. As for organizing the comments, they are just posted first to last. So once we finish reading the actual blog, we can scroll through whoever said what first and so on and so forth. Make sense?
As for The Master Singer's, what if we agreed to have the first half (I don't have it in front of me, or else I would choose a page) read by December 1st. That gives those with crazier lives (ie, Karissa) plenty of time to read it. And then let's say December 15th for the rest of it. What if you moderate this first round and I'll moderate the December 15th date? Does this sound okay?
With the order, let's go with next with Kate, Meagan, Karissa, Suz, you, and me. You can change that up, however you like. I just typed the names that came first into my head! And yes, NO complaining about book choices. And although I would like to ask for a commitment from everyone, I don't think that we should enforce it. This should be fun, not stressful if some of us are going through a busy patch.
Another question I had: Do we want to broaden this at all? I just know of a few other girls that might really enjoy this. That said, I'm perfectly happy keeping it to the six of us, it might just be fun to widen the circle. Maybe at some point down the road.
Ummm... I think that is about all I've got for now. Let me know, through the comments section, of anything I might have forgotten. And I'll, in turn, respond through the comments section. I hope you'll be okay with all of it, but really I'm open to anything. I have been thinking about this a lot lately and am eager to start reading! So let's get this show on the road. As soon as everything is okay by you, set the reading schedule and e-mail everyone the plan.
Do I sound too bossy? I don't mean to!
Much love, GG
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Also, I just realized that I can set this up so we can each have our own separate accounts and all be authors. So we don't have to have a joint account... Make sense? It's really quite brilliant!
ReplyDeleteYes! I love it and agree with everything. Blogger is great for me too since I already use it too (sporadically yes but I know a bit about it).
ReplyDeleteI like the using the comments section for each individual line of discussion and since comments are generally hid at first (until you click the link) this will help those of us who might now be as far along!
I don't have the book with me today either! But I also know I will not have a chance to get back to the Internet for another week. I have to speak at a conference (can you hear my knees knocking?!?) so can you take the first half (since you were already going to mass email everyone anyway)? Of if you don't mind waiting, I can do it next week, but then the Nov 23rd- Dec 1st doesn't give us much time to finish the first half now does it? Sorry not having Internet all the time is tough...
The choosing books order is fine. I don't think it matters much either and yes, it should be fun and if someone can't take the job one month that is fine!
As for broadening it, I love the idea too! But can we try just us 6 for this first one? Just to see how it (especially the blogging) goes??
Cool, I think I figured out how to use my own user name? Would it work the same for new posts (or do you have to include me first as a contributor)?
No problem on taking the first half... I just hope I can read it all AND come up with questions. This is a little nerve-racking! I'll send out an e-mail tomorrow with all the details, and also an invitation to be a contributor. And that's all I think I've got.
ReplyDeleteOh! And I'll try to change the color : )
I will email you some questions if I think of any...thank you for taking the first bit. I just want us to get started and didn't think I could finagle the Internet time. I did get some time, hence reading this but anyway...on monday that is what I thought...It looks great!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Do you know how to add me as a contributor or a follower to this blog?
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