Organization

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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

Re: Go for it!

[rowyn]

Of the suggestions made thus far (including in the original post), my favorites and the ones that would be most like to get me to sign on are the Hour Coupons and the reviews. I particularly like the Hour Coupons idea, with the ability to capitalize on the strengths of others via barter, rather than, for example, trading reviews or critiques.