September 28th, 2003
08:15 PM
Getting writers...to write...
I'm not really sure exactly where to put this, this, in a round-about way, seems the best place so here 'tis.
I've got a team of writers for my site, devnet, which is about 15 strong. Basically, they're there voluntarily to write tutorials for the site reasonably regularly - which is great...in theory. My trouble is is that the writers sign up really enthusiastically and then write about 5 tutorials for the site, and then they seem to either not be bothered to, have too little time to or simply forget to write the tutorials. I'm looking for a way to inspire them to write more regularly without it seeming like I'm pushing them into it - how do you suggest that I do this?
If you've got any thoughts or ideas, please tell me.
Cheers,
Dave
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September 28th, 2003
10:07 PM
There is now way of getting it done. Money is only good if your site is poducing enough.. which i very much doubt.
A good way is maybe making your site more popular. To be honest ive never heard of your site. So i wont read the tutorials. So once your site gains popularity, writers will think there articles are being read, and they will appreciate that more (well i would anyway)
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September 29th, 2003
03:42 PM
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Why try? Just keep signing up inspired writers.
Writing tutorials looks as good on people resume / portfolio as it does on your site. Maybe an onrush of new writers will inspire
some older writers to stay on top.
William
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September 29th, 2003
04:37 PM
never heared of the site before either.
you'll want to advertise to get some visitors, people won't write tutorials that aren't being read.
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September 29th, 2003
07:30 PM
Thanks for the replies...
The articles are being read, it's just by nothing like the volume of Spoono or the like.
Thanks for your ideas and comments - I've taken them on-board.
Cheers,
Dave
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devnet - coding without the jargon.
develement - no, that's not a typo.
