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Keidra for AWJ: News About Writing for the Web on May 31

21.05.2009 (5:06 pm) – Filed under: Barbara's notes,On the horizon ::
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Breaking News! Writing for the Web will be held at DePaul Center at 1 E. Jackson, Blvd. See below for a full description of the event. We hope you can attend!

Writing for the Web, with Keidra Chaney

You just set up a brand new blog, or maybe you have an opportunity to write for a website on your favorite topic. Are you ready to wow the world with your compelling content?

If you’re new to writing for the web, your content may not hit the right marks to attract regular readers. This workshop will give you an overview of the guidelines you need to follow to engage website visitors and increase your readership.

Learn:

  • How web visitors read; no, they’re not just like a print audience
  • How to learn who your audience is and write for them
  • How to write content that gets the search engine traffic you want
  • How to promote your site, and your writing, to get attention and win fans

This workshop is for: Writers, marketers, and communications professionals who are transitioning from print to web

When: Sunday, May 31, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Chicago Loop. More details to come.

How much: FREE for AWJ members, $25 for nonmembers

More information: Location and registration information is coming soon. Check www.awj-chicago.org for the latest.

Who is Keidra?

Keidra Chaney is Emerging Media Specialist at DePaul University. She has spent her career straddling the divide between print and online media. She was an editor at award-winning Clamor, which ceased publication in 2006, and is a former columnist and editor at Chicago-based progressive publication Third Coast Press, which was reborn as the website www.chicago6corners.com. Her music, film, and book reviews frequently appear in ALARM Magazine and Bitch, among other publications. She has spoken about issues of blogging, social networking, user-generated content, and fan culture at MIT and University of Michigan and for Publicity Club of Chicago, Girl Scouts of Chicago, and other organizations. www.thelearnedfangirl.com is but one of her online homes.

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02.05.2009 (9:24 pm) – Filed under: Barbara's notes ::

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02.05.2009 (9:21 pm) – Filed under: Barbara's notes ::

Wild Apricot Blog : 12+ Great Ways to Share Your Non-Profit’s Knowledge Online.

Here is a list of 12 ways to replace the “boring” .pdf you are tempted to put up on your website with something more interesting. From maps, to twitter feeds, to slideshows, and more. It is an interesting read.

And if you are working for a non-profit, check out impactmax for the full article on getting your org’s knowledge into forms that will take it into people’s heads….

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