tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410373290265879019.post4697798476828302066..comments2024-03-28T06:05:17.085-04:00Comments on THE READING APE: The Book Blogger Unconference: Day 2the Apehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14060965283007759623noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410373290265879019.post-44837534551224097552012-04-03T07:41:58.131-04:002012-04-03T07:41:58.131-04:00Hmm. I went to BEA last year and I never was asked...Hmm. I went to BEA last year and I never was asked for my input. I was sad to see that the conference was sold and I was amazed that no line up was given until just recently. I was originally sad I wasn't going to make it this year but now I'm not so sad....Rebecca Reidhttp://reviews.rebeccareid.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410373290265879019.post-33876586314093220742012-03-28T02:53:38.379-04:002012-03-28T02:53:38.379-04:00I think the letter avoids certain other elements t...I think the letter avoids certain other elements that go into the make-up of a conference, they are not only trying to attract bloggers, but also exhibitors.<br />For the conference aspect, it seems that something in between may be useful, like facilitated sessions, not everyone wants passive presentations, but then a discussion also needs to be facilitated to be useful.<br /><br />Ideally both types of event would be incorporated, so you could choose to attend a presentation or a facilitated discussion.Claire 'Word by Word'http://clairemca.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410373290265879019.post-89554558854952570412012-03-25T17:37:45.359-04:002012-03-25T17:37:45.359-04:00Jeff - have you considered perhaps holding it on a...Jeff - have you considered perhaps holding it on another day? I know that there tended to be a day where there wasn't a lot going on at the BEA (usually it was the first day) that most of us bloggers couldn't attend and so it would give us something to do and not compete with the BBC. Also, a good idea for an unconference might be to hold it in the evening, over say two nights. I know I would love to have some relaxing down time to sit around and chat with bloggers after the events of the day. Perhaps the best way to get the people who want to come and also keep away from the 'conference' feel is to do that. I would think pricing of facilities might be a bit cheaper as well.Amandahttp://urbanbachelorette.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410373290265879019.post-5487931305906806192012-03-24T02:17:03.667-04:002012-03-24T02:17:03.667-04:00It´s a shame. I´m coming all the way from Argentin...It´s a shame. I´m coming all the way from Argentina to attend the BEA Bloggers Conference, and it could be a nice chance to network with fellow bloggers, but having both on the same day makes one choose.<br />Another thing is, that I really don´t see the logic as accurate behind this statement: "I don't mind competing with it, but that's not why I want it to be that <br />day---it's just that bloggers are going to be in NYC that day anyway". If bloggers are going to be there is because of the other event, and if they are going for the Book Expo, it opens the following day, so I´m not sure people would add a day to the budget for no reason.<br />I really think a non competing schedule can enrich both initiatives instead of clashing.<br />My two centsSeries And TVhttp://twitter.com/seriesandtvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410373290265879019.post-52959909945289591432012-03-23T16:42:14.655-04:002012-03-23T16:42:14.655-04:00Joe makes a fair point that you can't cover ev...Joe makes a fair point that you can't cover everything in a single day, and I think the actual session topics are good ones. The trouble is that it would be really difficult for a single presenter or panel to say anything much on those topics that would appeal to the large numbers of bloggers who will be in the sessions. <br /><br />Also, although I didn't get the surveys or the focus group invite (possibly because I unsubbed from BEA e-mails after getting lots of irrelevant ones), I think the calls for networking that he mentioned might have been bloggers' way of saying they wanted more interaction in the sessions. Last year, we could also "network" (i.e., talk to each other) at breakfast and lunch, so I'm not seeing any new expansion of opportunities there. Small roundtable-type sessions would be much better.teresareadsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410373290265879019.post-16444865398764958012012-03-22T21:40:50.942-04:002012-03-22T21:40:50.942-04:00To me the big draw of the unconference idea is kee...To me the big draw of the unconference idea is keeping it as a blogger run conference that can focus on our wants and needs. An industry run conference with authors and publishers may be good for some... but I LOVE the idea of a place where bloggers can interact on our own terms. The structure of an unconference allows that because it gives more flexibility and options, and it allows us to talk about blogging and etc instead of just focusing on marketing to publishers instead. I realize I'm rambling but I'm just excited. heh. Amy Readshttp://amckiereads.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410373290265879019.post-26237793261522171582012-03-22T21:11:59.801-04:002012-03-22T21:11:59.801-04:00I will only say this in response to his letter - I...I will only say this in response to his letter - I took part in the surveys and the focus group, and I do not feel like our concerns about any aspect of it (other than changing the name of a session) were really addressed. <br /><br />Beyond that, though, my motivation for wanting to participate in the Unconference is that I want to be an active participant in what is going on. I don't want to sit there passively and just have information thrown at me. I want to learn new things. I want to try them out, too. I don't want to be told what I should be doing without having a chance to share my thoughts and experiences. That just doesn't work for me. It didn't work when I attended professional development meetings as a public school teacher, and it certainly will not work for me now. <br /><br />I want to be comfortable, and I want to have a good time. I will have a chance to interact with authors and publishers all throughout the week. I want this day to be about bloggers.CassandraNeacenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410373290265879019.post-16243891615206136902012-03-22T20:38:11.093-04:002012-03-22T20:38:11.093-04:00I felt like the motivation was getting a little lo...I felt like the motivation was getting a little lost, but I also understand that it's sort of hard to understand, so I thought I would clarify. Jeff O'Nealhttp://www.bookriot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410373290265879019.post-72168606329441548402012-03-22T20:34:11.728-04:002012-03-22T20:34:11.728-04:00I'm so glad you pointed out that this isn'...I'm so glad you pointed out that this isn't a boycott. I almost emailed you yesterday to indicate that in your post because I started worrying that others would see it that way. I know I saw Jennifer Weiner mention that as well and want to state that my attending or not attending has nothing to do with WHO the keynote speaker is. I just honestly don't care for a keynote at all.<br /><br />I think Mr. Vella made some good points about the types of sessions, but honestly, as soon as I left last year, I thought: this would be way cooler if it were more relaxed. I consider myself a serious blogger, but because we all blog differently, I don't necessarily want a panel of people (who may have totally different blogging styles) telling me what works for them. We do that enough already.<br /><br />The value of an unconference, to me, is the idea for discussion groups and shorter sessions. I think it's actually sort of like having a focused Twitter discussion, except we have the benefit of sitting in the room and valuing each other's comments.<br /><br />Also, as you mention, I think BEA Bloggers Conference is ideal for someone who does want that structure of an actual conference and perhaps a blogger who does want that sort of direction. <br /><br />Blah blah. I'll stop now.Jennhttp://www.thepickygirl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410373290265879019.post-27303067683207405942012-03-22T20:06:14.404-04:002012-03-22T20:06:14.404-04:00Yup, Jeff is pretty much anti-cool ;)Yup, Jeff is pretty much anti-cool ;)Rachel Manwillhttp://homebetweenpages.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410373290265879019.post-41096714096208678772012-03-22T16:53:37.889-04:002012-03-22T16:53:37.889-04:00It's nice that the sessions will address some ...It's nice that the sessions will address some relevant topics, but it would be nicer if they announced the speaker lineup before taking our money.MegsGrangernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410373290265879019.post-84896409510388704252012-03-22T16:24:41.983-04:002012-03-22T16:24:41.983-04:00I was kind of hoping that they'd say something...I was kind of hoping that they'd say something about asking for blog stats... I guess not.Brookshttp://www.4everoverhead.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410373290265879019.post-66726563225043179572012-03-22T16:12:18.213-04:002012-03-22T16:12:18.213-04:00"No one here is cool."- the truest thing..."No one here is cool."- the truest thing that has been said about book blogging.Booksaremyboyfriendsnoreply@blogger.com