Drakeathon Aftermath Report*

[aldersprig]

Xposted to my lj, my dreamwidth, and the Dreamwidth Crowdfunding community.

* title changed to indicate that no, kitty is still alive and well.This weekend was my Drakeathon: an 8-hour livewriting marathon over two days to raise funds to help offset the costs of my diabetic kitty's insulin, needles, and vet visits

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[ysabetwordsmith]

>>* title changed to indicate that no, kitty is still alive and well.<<

I call mine "followup reports" if that helps.

>>* I like livewriting. I really like it. If I could do all my writing in front of an audience, I think I would.<<

So look for ways to do more of your writing live in front of an audience. Could you make livewriting a regular monthly feature? Could you do it at a convention or other event?

>>* GoogleDocs works, but it has its flaws. It's not right there visible to everyone, which I think might draw more interest. <<

Do you have a webcam, or could you borrow one, to see if that provides a better experience? I was reading the stories on LJ, not GD.

>>* (Something I knew already, but I'm not sure how to capitalize on best): Interest makes interest. If half of your Twitter Feed or F-list is talking about something, you're more likely to be interested yourself.... )

Re: Thoughts

[aldersprig]

>> I call mine "followup reports" if that helps.

That's probably a much better title in the future, thanks!

>> Could you make livewriting a regular monthly feature?

I might! It seemed to entertain people, not just me...

...cons might be a bit terrifying.

>>Do you have a webcam.

I could probably borrow one. I could have more up to date pictures of the kitty then, too (though he slept through 9/10 of the 'thon, he spent a good portion of the rest trying to get into my "writing desk" (an old sewing machine)).

Re: Thoughts

[ysabetwordsmith]

>> That's probably a much better title in the future, thanks! <<

Glad I could help.

>> I might! It seemed to entertain people, not just me... <<

I would enjoy seeing more.

>>...cons might be a bit terrifying.<<

So, save that as a possible future option if it ever appeals. I just happen to like conventions, and I've done fishbowling in writing classes before, so the concept is not new or daunting to me.

I think the webcam and updated pictures are worth exploring too.

[rowyn]

GoogleDocs works, but it has its flaws. It's not right there visible to everyone, which I think might draw more interest.

It's not? I thought it was if you published it with the automatically republish option.

[aldersprig]

I phrased that badly.

Googledocs is visible, but it's not on, say, the same landing page as the prompting/donating. Having everything integrated would make less clicks for potential viewers/participants. In my experience, the less people have to click, the more likely they are to get involved.

[freyas_fire]

I can't contribute financially, but as a mom of furkids, just wanted to give a heads up that if you can get it, Carecredit will cover vet bills as well as human ones. It's basically a credit card for medical bills, so you do have to pay it back, but it might be good to have on hand if there is absolutely no cash on hand and you are out of insulin for the kitty. http://www.carecredit.com/

[aldersprig]

Thank you for letting me know!