A number of people at the festival expressed an intention to blog about the Honesty Edition and I even had one lady tell me that she was from the BBC and would be in touch (nothing yet).
The following is a link to the first that I know who actually followed through. I like the fact that it comes out of left field – a post about using trust in the voluntary sector.
The festival is coming to an end and I am moving to a different phase as I await the results.
Over the next week, I will write a number of articles and dip my toe in the media waters and certain key blogs I follow and admire. No idea how that will work but if the interest on the ground is reflected online, I can but hope.
Thanks for the plug, Paul!
As much as the voluntary sector may be a million miles away from the world of publishing, I’m a firm believer that solutions to a range of major issues exist in the world already, just often not in the disciplines of those trying to solve them. When we start to see the relationships between the seemingly disconnected elements of life, we become more equipped to address new challenges.
I think ‘The Honesty Edition’ fits into an increasingly trust-based narrative that cuts through all sectors of society and the economy, from those who have seen the pitfalls of the more adversarial/compliance-based models we have come to take for granted, from voluntary sector funding, to management styles, to publishing literature or promoting Free Fringe theatre and comedy.
Thanks again for the great source of inspiration!
Liam
Hi Liam,
My pleasure. What you’re doing is admirable and I look forward to seeing what comes of your idea of using trust as a basis for ‘business’ in the voluntary sector.
Good luck.
Paul
Hi Paul, I saw your post over at J.A. Konrath’s blog. This is a truly brilliant idea you’ve got here, and I may have to adopt a similar approach. I wish you the greatest success with your books.
Thanks, Moses. I intend to follow JA’s example and be open with my results. I am keen to provide specifics in order to help fellow writers. To that end, I’ve just sent out a substantial update to my newsletter subscribers. If you wish, I will mail you a copy.
I will also publish those figures here soon and will tell people what works and what does not. Let me know if you need any help.
Paul
Thanks, Paul. I’d love to check that out, actually. My email is mosesmerlin /at/ hotmail.com. Feel free to add me to your list.
Done, Moses. Mailed the last newsletter to you and added you to list. Let me know if you’ve any questions.
Paul, I didn’t get it. Can you double-check my email address? It’s correct above.
OK, Moses… Tried again. Let me know if it reaches you this time.
Paul
Weird, I didn’t get it.
MOSESMERLIN
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hotmail.com
Nevermind, Paul. I got it. Thanks!