Next newsletter

Posted by SimonP on July 4, 2007 at 11:16pm

Hi colleagues

Rather belatedly, there's now a wiki page for the next newsletter. We're trying a slightly different process this time in order to spread the work around amongst all those wanting to lend a hand in getting the newsletter out.

To contribute you'll first need to join the Drupal Newsletter group so that you can add to the contents.

If you've been keeping news items in your head that you thought would be good for a wider audience, now is the time to jot them down on (virtual) paper. Alternatively, pick a section that you usually keep an eye out for and add it in when something new comes along.

Looking forward to working with everybody

Thanks

SimonP

Comments

keeping the ball rolling...

Posted by mlsamuelson on September 1, 2007 at 4:38am

Hi SimonP and everyone,

I've been rather uninspired with slotting material into the current categories listed for the July/Aug newsletter (and that's my failure - not the categories'), but I had an idea for a newsletter article which could become something of a regular feature: Getting Drupal Done (a play on GTD (Getting Things Done) productivity...), wherein I would interview different community members who seem to get a lot done for Drupal - with an emphasis on productivity - what software do they use, tips or tricks, what their average work day looks like related to Drupal contributions, etc.

I believe there's a real desire out there for this sort of info - many of us don't have opportunities to work alongside other Drupallers, so getting a peek into how our compatriots organize their workflow is of interest.

What say you? Like the idea? If so, I'll line someone up and get an article ready.

Thought I'd run this idea by you - and also maybe help get the newsletter back on the radar of folks.

mlsamuelson

That's cool

Posted by jlin on September 5, 2007 at 3:29am

Good idea! I say run with it and put something together!

I've got an interview in the

Posted by mlsamuelson on September 5, 2007 at 3:43pm

I've got an interview in the works. Hope to add it to the newsletter before long.

I like the idea too. Maybe

Posted by trevortwining on September 5, 2007 at 5:16pm

I like the idea too.

Maybe we could expand on that and have articles about lessons learned as a Drupal service provider. Stories about pitfalls or emerging best practices... that sort of thing.

PS: if anyone has some stories to share in this area, I'd love to interview you.

packt publishing

Posted by greggles on October 24, 2007 at 1:25pm

So, the newsletter has been basically ready to go and now we've got a reason to dot those t's and cross the i's and ship it:

voting ends friday in the packt awards: http://groups.drupal.org/node/6716

Can we get this in shape to go by like, Thursday?

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We missed the Friday mark

Posted by mlsamuelson on October 30, 2007 at 10:08pm

We missed the Friday mark for the Packt vote, but I've made some updates to the newsletter to bring it closer to sendability.

Maybe it should just be sent now...

Posted by niuserre on November 25, 2007 at 12:46pm

I've added a couple more announcements, moved the feature article to a central location and fixed a few bits of coding. It could do with a contents list and possibly, if you really want one, a brief intro/editorial. It also needs someone who hasn't been awake for 31 hours to check it again for spelling, grammar and coding errors.

Then please, send it!

Just a suggestion: perhaps ditch the months in the title and have issue numbers. It's less awkward.

I've reviewed it for

Posted by trevortwining on November 25, 2007 at 9:39pm

I've reviewed it for spelling, etc. and I think it's fine. let's get it out the door.

I reviewed it too and agree

Posted by yaph on November 27, 2007 at 10:32am

I reviewed it too and agree that it's time for spreading the word.

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I've sent SimonP a message

Posted by mlsamuelson on December 5, 2007 at 6:00pm

I've sent SimonP a message pinging him regarding this thread.

mlsamuelson

Distribution

Posted by SimonP on December 5, 2007 at 10:42pm

I've sent messages to Robin Monks [groups.drupal.org/user/810], who has previously distributed the newsletter, as well as using the contact form at [www.drupal.org/contact] in order to get this out....

Thanks

Simon

I just did a quick scan to

Posted by trevortwining on December 7, 2007 at 3:06pm

I just did a quick scan to look for things that might be a bit dated, and I updated the release of 4.10/5.5 and also the status on D6 from code freeze to Beta 4.

Hope that's ok with everyone.