Welcome: A Blog for the Professional Author
Welcome to the SOAF blogspot.
SOAF, the Society of Authors, France, is the French regional forum of the Society of Authors, London (see www.societyofauthors.org )
The term "blog" is a contraction of "Web log." "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog. A blog is a website where entries are made in journal style and displayed in a reverse chronological order. So if you want to follow our postings in the order in which they were entered -- and generally in their order of importance -- you should scroll down to the bottom of this page and read upwards, posting by posting.
A ‘posting’ is a specific topic for dialogue, initially described by the editor and open to commentary. If you wish to make a comment, click on the letter box after ‘COMMENTS’ and follow the simple directions.
In the last couple of years blogging has become an increasingly significant means of communication in business, government and politics. We believe it has enormous potential as an instrument by which you, as an author, can communicate your thoughts and promote your books among the people who matter to you. We urge all members of SOAF to participate in this blog, for we think it could be of great significance in your professional future.
Check in whenever you like to see new postings, and most importantly to email posting ideas to our Chairman, Gregor Dallas.
From here on in it's over to you, Gregor and me, the members of the SOA, France, to make this blogspot work for us. If you don't play you don't win, so please, try and participate as much as you can.
Signing in
In order to make your first comment you will need to sign in as a ‘blogger’. The system does not accept anonymous comments.
You want to make your first comment. You click on ‘Comments’. A simple worksheet will appear on your screen. Type in your comment, followed by your Society of Authors membership number. You could even paste in a new posting that you would like to recommend. Below this comment you will be asked to type in Username and Password. Since you have not yet chosen one, go down to the question ‘No blogger account?’ and click on ‘Sign up here’. You get a second worksheet on your screen. Type in your User Name (no spaces), your Password, your Display Name (this will normally be the same as your User Name), and your E-mail (this will not appear on the Blog, and nobody on the Blog, including the Chairman, has access to it). Then click on ‘Continue’. Check the text of your Comment, and your membership number. Then click on ‘Login and Publish’. Your first comment has just been published on the SOAF Blog!
For subsequent comments: Click on ‘Comments’. Type in your comment (or paste). Below the comment, in the spaces provided, type in your User Name and Password. Click on ‘Login and Publish’. Your comment is now published.
I am leaving for England for a week. What a pleasure it shall be if, on my return, I find a series of comments from the members of SOAF. You are the people who create our new French community of British authors!
If you are not a member of our parent organisation, the Society of Authors, 84 Drayton Gardens, London SW10 9SB, see www.societyofauthors.org
Responsible participation and respect for other members
We expect this blog to initiate original and robust debate. Please remember, however, that its success depends on your respect for the persons and reputations of all those involved. Some blogs have floundered because of slanderous remarks made by participants.
Gregor will do his best to vet incoming comments to assure high standards of dialogue. But each participant is legally responsible for his remarks, which is why we are obliged to ask you to identify yourself by email and SOA membership number. Non-members are welcome to participate, but we highly recommend membership (see www.societyofauthors.org)
Question: How do you think we can best assure high standards of dialogue? Is there a conflict here between the maintenance of high standards and the privacy of participants -- and their right to free expression? If so, how do we resolve this?
SOAF, the Society of Authors, France, is the French regional forum of the Society of Authors, London (see www.societyofauthors.org )
The term "blog" is a contraction of "Web log." "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog. A blog is a website where entries are made in journal style and displayed in a reverse chronological order. So if you want to follow our postings in the order in which they were entered -- and generally in their order of importance -- you should scroll down to the bottom of this page and read upwards, posting by posting.
A ‘posting’ is a specific topic for dialogue, initially described by the editor and open to commentary. If you wish to make a comment, click on the letter box after ‘COMMENTS’ and follow the simple directions.
In the last couple of years blogging has become an increasingly significant means of communication in business, government and politics. We believe it has enormous potential as an instrument by which you, as an author, can communicate your thoughts and promote your books among the people who matter to you. We urge all members of SOAF to participate in this blog, for we think it could be of great significance in your professional future.
Check in whenever you like to see new postings, and most importantly to email posting ideas to our Chairman, Gregor Dallas.
From here on in it's over to you, Gregor and me, the members of the SOA, France, to make this blogspot work for us. If you don't play you don't win, so please, try and participate as much as you can.
Signing in
In order to make your first comment you will need to sign in as a ‘blogger’. The system does not accept anonymous comments.
You want to make your first comment. You click on ‘Comments’. A simple worksheet will appear on your screen. Type in your comment, followed by your Society of Authors membership number. You could even paste in a new posting that you would like to recommend. Below this comment you will be asked to type in Username and Password. Since you have not yet chosen one, go down to the question ‘No blogger account?’ and click on ‘Sign up here’. You get a second worksheet on your screen. Type in your User Name (no spaces), your Password, your Display Name (this will normally be the same as your User Name), and your E-mail (this will not appear on the Blog, and nobody on the Blog, including the Chairman, has access to it). Then click on ‘Continue’. Check the text of your Comment, and your membership number. Then click on ‘Login and Publish’. Your first comment has just been published on the SOAF Blog!
For subsequent comments: Click on ‘Comments’. Type in your comment (or paste). Below the comment, in the spaces provided, type in your User Name and Password. Click on ‘Login and Publish’. Your comment is now published.
I am leaving for England for a week. What a pleasure it shall be if, on my return, I find a series of comments from the members of SOAF. You are the people who create our new French community of British authors!
If you are not a member of our parent organisation, the Society of Authors, 84 Drayton Gardens, London SW10 9SB, see www.societyofauthors.org
Responsible participation and respect for other members
We expect this blog to initiate original and robust debate. Please remember, however, that its success depends on your respect for the persons and reputations of all those involved. Some blogs have floundered because of slanderous remarks made by participants.
Gregor will do his best to vet incoming comments to assure high standards of dialogue. But each participant is legally responsible for his remarks, which is why we are obliged to ask you to identify yourself by email and SOA membership number. Non-members are welcome to participate, but we highly recommend membership (see www.societyofauthors.org)
Question: How do you think we can best assure high standards of dialogue? Is there a conflict here between the maintenance of high standards and the privacy of participants -- and their right to free expression? If so, how do we resolve this?
posted by SOAF Chairman at 10:05 AM
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