The 24 Hour book project for Portland is not a new one. Based on the popular "48 Hour Film" series, local writers who have volunteered to have their creativity challenged will be given a location for the story, a time of day, and a "prop." All must be in the story somewhere as a common unifying link.
To date, we've had several people jump in, and now the planning bit begins. We have had a "space" graciously provided by the Maine Charitable Mechanics Association Library, a good place to work quietly without raucus behavior (And I mean it, don't make me get out the hose.)
The Date: I'm aiming for August 26th (a Friday.) We can meet in the afternoon to get started, then all meet up the next day for a "turn-in" party. That will give me a week to get the FINAL bit done. I expect to be able to get all the docs flowed into a single "book" that night, but might need a few extra days looking around at the ceiling, getting some good photos, etc. Perhaps even editing.
Then, by the FOLLOWING Friday, I'll have the "bookmarks" printed up. They will look like standard bookmarks, except with a QR Code and a bit.ly address so anyone with an e-reader, iPhone, smartphone, laptop, palmtop, iBook etc can just GO and get the book. They'll be posted everywhere for the "First Friday" art walk.
Sounds Good?
Looking forward to this.
ReplyDeleteWhat time 8/26/11 do we meet?
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p.s. Bob,
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:)Alice :)
Due to the Mayor race thing, I've wanted to postpone this. The Charitable Mechanics Association library is closed on Fridays (oops, my bad)
ReplyDeleteI Could just announce the three items in an email circa 5pm on Friday, since folks are out and about if this would work better. What says the group, postpone for a few weeks or just go for it?
SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT IDEA FOR ME! I can get a quick start and still have supper on time for my crew.
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I can do it via email.
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