Given the way things are trending, I am inclined to kick these off on January 30. Sourcerer should be running smoothly by then, and this start date gives everyone time to recover from the holidays, etc. I will write the first post. I’m brainstorming it now, and it will be in the queue at the Monster at least a week in advance.
I need to know (at minimum) where the discussions for Feb. 6 and 13 are going to be, and I need that info no later than Saturday, January 17. If you hosted this year, you’d like to host on either of those dates, and you’re sure you are able to do it, I’ll pencil you in the minute you tell me we’re a go.
The last post for the first round needs to be March 13 at the latest. A lot of us are doing the A to Z challenge and need that time to gear up. We can start a second round in May once A to Z reflections are finished and everyone who’s in school is done with finals.
We have seven Fridays to work with for the first round. I can go either way on a break in the middle. I’m also fine doing a six-week run and letting March 6 be the last post for spring.
Given the interest I’ve received from this years’ hosts and the size of this group, I am not inclined to bring in any new bloggers for this first round unless we just have to.
What I need, more than anything, is to know where the next two posts are running before I start promoting the first one. That way I can promote all three from the get-go. If we can keep lining them up at least two weeks ahead of time, I’ll never have to wonder on Monday where the next Friday post is coming from. And it will be easier for everyone to join in, because you’ll know where the Friday post is being published well in advance.
So, what do you say? Who’s in for February, and how soon can you pin down a date to run a post?
🙂 I’ll be happy to do the reading. 😉 (aka new blogger and all)
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You get a comment thumbs-up just for saying 🙂 At some point, we’re going to open these back up for people who want to give it a shot, I am sure.
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Put me in, coach! I’d love Feb 6 but could also do Feb 13 if someone else is just dying for the former.
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I’m going first-come, first-served with this and giving you the 6th.If anything weird comes up and that has to change, let me know as soon as you know. I’ll start promoting these the week of Monday, Jan. 19. That is a long weekend, so a good time to saturate my social media with Feminist Friday-type stuff.
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Sounds good. I’ve put the 6th on my calendar!
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It’s on mine already. I made sure to write it in ink, LOL 🙂
Calendars are awesome. Also, pens!
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I could do either date! (or any date, really). I’ll have to think on the topic, but I’ll email you.
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I’d love for you to do one the week of the 13th, and you’re so awesome. Posted this about 5 hours ago. Already have what I need to get these rolling 🙂 Just let me know if that has to change for any reason, because I’m going to start promoting these the week of the 20th.
Happy New Year!
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Helloooo Gene’O! Just twirling by to say hi! I need to browse your site a bit more now. 🙂
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Hey! This site definitely needs some smoothing out, but do feel free to look around 🙂
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Excited to see what gets posted and looking forward to reading all the Feminist Friday posts!
If you need a pinch-hitter, let me know: Feminist since age 3 (1957). No joke.
Best to you all!
Sally
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Thanks very much for saying, and for offering. We may open it up a bit and invite new bloggers later in the year, but at the moment, I think I have more veterans on board than we have Fridays for during the first round. I’ll definitely keep you in the loop.
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