[pmwiki-users] PmWiki Magazine proposed Submission/Approval Process

[Henrik Bechmann]

Patrick R. Michaud wrote:
> So, I think it's a very good idea to have a category where
> authors can indicate "I'm intending to write an article based
> on XYZ", but I wouldn't want a notification period to potentially
> diminish or incentive to start drafting an article if the
> muse is presently upon them.
>
>   
I just wanted to reinforce this idea of notification prior to writing, 
at least as an option, for a number of reasons:

- It gives authors an opportunity to clarify their ideas

- It gives the community a chance to comment on emphasis and context, 
provide support references, or offer resources

- It gives others who may be working on this, or ready to start, a 
chance to speak up, and possibly collaborate

- It prevents authors from unnecessarily starting a project which may 
already be underway elsewhere

Personally, I think it is a good idea as a matter of standard practice, 
to encourage anyone starting a magazine article project to notify and 
consult with the magazine prior to commencement. Certainly not as a 
barrier, but rather as a matter of good community organization.

- Henrik

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