We have a ways to go yet, but it looks like this Blog is going to live through its first year. December 21, 2006 is when this place came to life. We've all had a chance to contribute, sit back and read and even stay away from time to time. A few months in, after seeing we weren't going to get rid of him anytime soon, I talked to Steve and he agreed to act as "co-editor" of the thing. He's turned out to be the lifeblood of this Blog in some ways.
One thing that's been on my mind is how much or how little we each contribute to this good work. I know that in my personal situation, I can go a few weeks without posting. Seems to me there is quite a bit of benefit that comes with being a "co-author/contributor" here. Motivation, education, free publicity, entertainment, fun, friendship and fellowship are just a few. It also seems to me that we should all do our best to "pull our weight" when it comes to this work. Don't get me wrong. Steve and I are still willing to do all the heavy lifting (editing posts, trying to figure out how to host the mp3's, creating and maintaining a page for each one of us).
What we'd like is for folks to just breathe some life into the place from time to time. Doesn't take much (just look at some of MY posts). With this goal in mind, I've added a paragraph to the infamous "first post" (which is a sort of "constitution/instruction book" for this blog):
About the only thing we ask is that you contribute. We understand that certain times of the year may be hectic (the holidays, summertime). With that in mind, we only ask that you go no more than 90 days without a post. Doesn't have to be a new song. Could be a useful website you've found, a photo or video that inspired you or even a rant about how uninspired you are! If you're not writing... cool. Just stop in and tell us. Let us know what's up. Let us encourage you!
If we don't hear from you for 90 days or so, we'll just assume you've gotten too busy to contribute or maybe your priorities have changed. That's cool. It happens. In the meantime, let's all do our best to make this a thriving/exciting place for songwriters. If you have any ideas on how we can improve this work, drop us a line. We certainly don't have all the answers.
So come on in, write a bit, sit back and listen... whatever feels right.
Thanks,
John
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