How and Why to Blog (and Twitter and Facebook and LinkedIn)
August 24th, 1:30-4:30 am @ Interact Studio
The world has changed. The way we communicate as organizations and individuals will never be the same. So what do you do about it?
You recognize that you have a tremendous power to create and distribute content. And that’s what this class is all about. Class topics will include:
- How to get started with social media.
- How to write effectively for the online world.
- How to generate consistent content.
- How you can use new media tools to reach your real-world goals.
This is a hands-on, small format class. By the end of this three-hours, you’re going to have a working personal blog, integrated with Twitter and any other online presence you might have or want to set up.
Most importantly, this class includes two kinds of support and follow-up. First, Patrick will work with you to develop a content strategy and plan so you don’t run out of things to write about.
Class Requirements:
A laptop, an email account and an enthusiasm for new media.
The best bit of advice I ever got about blogging was that you’re guaranteed to fail unless you really need to do it. The need may be internal (creative outlet), external (it’s your job), or a combination (creatively venting about a job). I can’t remember where I read/heard that, but I thought it was worth repeating. (It may have even been from you, Patrick.) Good luck, it sounds like a great class!