Organization

[haikujaguar.livejournal.com]

Thinking about existing writers' organizations (and artists') and how they don't really extend help to people crowd-sponsoring their work has made me wonder what an organization for people like us would do. Besides, say, have a website with a roster of projects (yes, I've had a plan for a while).

So, what would entice you to join a CC association? What services would you like?

Here are some ideas, drawn from what existing organizations do:

• Awards
• Magazines/Publications with relevant articles
• Directories of Members
• Websites
• Discussion forums
• Blogs
• Legal Advice/access to legal counsel
• Emergency funds
• Special parties/sponsored events at conventions
• Tables at conventions
• PR databases
• Podcasts
• Mentoring programs

That's off the top of my head. But tell me what you need. And what you could care less about. And what's missing from this list.

Comments

Hmm...

[ysabetwordsmith.livejournal.com]

What about a caravan or a couch-surfing "cruise" that would travel cross-country? Not everyone lives near a navigable waterway, but almost everyone lives near a road.