*We have to decide what we want this to look like from a design standpoint.
*We need to figure out who will be involved.
* We have to figure out our expertise and interests and start to break it down into sections for the pub. We are top heavy on open source on this list I would say and we need to have more beats than that, so it's something we have to think about.
* We need to compile a skills list (e.g, executive editor, assignment editor, copy editors, reporters, bloggers, reviewers, etc.)
* I think a blog like Technologizer is a good model to think about as a starting point.
* We need to think about who will run it.
* We need to think about workflow and who will fit into each step (assignment, research, writing, editing, publishing)
* We need to think about how we will collaborate and communicate.
* We need to think about how we will monetize
* We need to think about will publicize and distribute our content.
We have a lot of talent, but it's going to take some concerted effort and a strong person to pull this together.
Just some initial thoughts, but if we can compile a list like this, then we can start distribute different pieces to different people to tackle and divide the preliminary leg work. From this work, we could build a business plan and begin to see if this is truly feasible.
Ron
Ron Miller
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