Guest+Blogger+Guidelines

=**Live Blog Coverage of GEO Conference Networked**=


 * Questions:** Email me at Beth Kanter, bkanter@packard.org
 * Deadline:** Ideally, would love to have your post during or right after the conference. Send your post in a word document, please do not use any formatting – please send a copy to Beth's Assistant at: insert


 * Writing Your Post**


 * Editorial**
 * 750 words or less
 * Headings for sub-points
 * Please try to include links to any presentations or papers that may be available online or resources mentioned during the session
 * Title should sum up your key takeaway in an interesting way
 * Please write about the conference content


 * Blogging Tips**
 * **Don't Be Scared**: Don't worry about the post being perfect! You're reporting practically in real time. You can use an informal, conversational tone.
 * **It Doesn't Have To Be Comprehensive:** Good blog posts end with a question and lots of ways to invite the reader to comment and share what they know. Don't worry about capturing every point or resource, just focus on the one idea or insight you learned.
 * **Don't Wait Until Later:** Reporting from a conference or event is much more efficient when it is fresh in your head. One tip is to take 10-15 minutes after the session and go to a quiet corner and quickly write your post.
 * **Practical Stuff:** If you are using a laptop, iPad, or other electronic device to take notes, make sure your battery is charged or that you grab a seat near an outlet. If all else fails, make sure you have a pen and paper handy. Don't stress out if the wifi or Internet isn't working - you can always email your post later from your hotel room.


 * Formatting Guidelines**
 * Any links please include in ([|http://www.likethis.org]) next to the words you linked
 * Include a one sentence bio and point to a headshot online that is not bigger than 200 x 200 pixels or attach the photo with your submission. If you would like a link to your Twitter account or other web site, please include.
 * Optional: If you have a digital camera with you and want to snap a photo of the speakers or a part of the presentation, please attach as a jpg image and we will format for you. Alternately, you can identify a creative commons photo in flickr – to use with your post. Please include a URL. Or we can find a visual for your post.
 * Optional: Include the javascript or embed codes for any videos, slideshare, or other content you want to include.