In the midst of this, I need to think practically. I need to figure out what the heck I'm doing with my Capstone Project that is due when I graduate next spring. So, here goes...
After reading over the notes of my proposal, one major thing has become obvious. I really need to consider how I'm going to be presenting this information. I'm not afraid of all the research I have to do. Which is a lot. I'm not that intimidated, yet, of the amount of thought I will need to put into this. But I am nervous about the form this project will take.
My focus is on writing online. However, I would be lying if I said I was any sort of an expert on that. I have so much research to complete and I'm worried about how I will manage my time. I need to figure out how to work on this project and gather the appropriate information needed. Even writing this post I see how scattered my thinking is.
Let me try this again....
My proposal is to focus on how online publication has affected how writer's write and what it means for the future of writing. I feel that online writing has definitely changed how people view writing as well as who writes. More people who may not have become published writers are now creating their own blogs and getting recognition. It's great, but I wonder what this means for all writers and how it will continue to change publication.
I want to research more the ways that online writing has changed and where it is going. All of this is important for my immediate goal of pushing for an online publication of The Champlain Current. I worked as Editor for the paper last year and see the potential for expansion. I know that if the paper was online we could reach a much broader audience. The first target would be alumni and prospective students. Then, hopefully, it would grow to be something people who aren't affiliated with Champlain College want to read.
I really think I would like to keep a blog of the process. I want it to be an educational tool for others as well as a way to document the process. I have never taken on such a challenge, but that's what this project is all about.
Eventually, this would be a great foundation for a book on the subject. It's something that I think really needs to be talked about. I like the idea of including psychology in the project. The way that the online world of writing has changed the way people think about writing and reading is fascinating and, as I have always been interested in psychology, I think that this would be really great to include in the project.
Right now I have so many ideas swimming in my head but I am still unsure of where to begin. For now, I think the best thing for me to do is to read more and keep notes. Maybe start another blog - separate from this one. I haven't been much of a blogger before, and if I'm going to write about online writing, I think I should have a better grasp on what it's really like.
So, okay. My plan for right now is to start my own blog. Try to post a minimum of once a week - hopefully grow to everyday. Read a lot about online writing and publishing. Take lots of notes. And see where I land. That's my start.
Suggestions?
