Twitter Archive for #wjchat

- 12:00:46 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Welcome to the 123rd episode of #wjchat, a weekly discussion for Web journalists. #wjchat

- 12:01:14 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Tonight we're talking about balancing your professional passions with @ShortFormErnie -- Let's get started! #wjchat

- 12:01:46 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- You can follow #wjchat in many ways, but we recommend: http://t.co/kdmKYpFa #wjchat

- 12:02:03 AM, 6-28-12
- mauramaura (Maura Youngman)
- should be a great #wjchat tonight. looking forward to it!

- 12:02:26 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- Hey hey! What's shakin' everyone? #wjchat

- 12:02:30 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Please introduce yourself, respond to questions and share your knowledge! Thanks for joining tonight's #wjchat

- 12:02:56 AM, 6-28-12
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- RT @wjchat: Tonight we're talking about balancing your professional passions with @ShortFormErnie -- Let's get started! #wjchat

- 12:02:57 AM, 6-28-12
- KanhemaPhoto (Tawanda Kanhema)
- Looking forward to #wjchat... Q1? #wjchat

- 12:03:14 AM, 6-28-12
- christopoul (Alexandra)
- Alright, time for #wjchat with tonight's speaker @ShortFormErnie.

- 12:03:43 AM, 6-28-12
- TheVoiceOfGenY (Britt Hysen)
- Hi everyone, I'm Britt! I'm a journalist from Los Angeles. #wjchat

- 12:03:45 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- #wjchat team member @SarahDayOwen is behind the @wjchat account tonight #wjchat

- 12:03:47 AM, 6-28-12
- henrymlopez (Henry M. Lopez)
- @ShortFormErnie What's kickin', chicken. #wjchat

- 12:03:56 AM, 6-28-12
- erika_owens (erika owens)
- @wjchat hello from philly! i'm erika, current web editor with @psnotebook, soon to be community manager with @opennews #wjchat

- 12:04:03 AM, 6-28-12
- rachelcstella (Rachel C Stella)
- @wjchat Hey, @ShortFormErnie, cool to see you hosing #wjchat tonight!

- 12:04:17 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- Hola. I'm Ernie Smith of @ShortFormBlog. I like coffee shops, blogging and bad jokes. Be warned. #wjchat

- 12:04:18 AM, 6-28-12
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- RT @wjchat: #wjchat team member @SarahDayOwen is behind the @wjchat account tonight #wjchat

- 12:04:26 AM, 6-28-12
- stokely (Sarah Stokely)
- @wjchat Hi! I'm @stokely, ex journo & supporter of indie & citizen journalism, esp @newmatilda. #wjchat

- 12:04:33 AM, 6-28-12
- henrymlopez (Henry M. Lopez)
- Hi Folks. Henry singing in from SantaFe where I'm a consultant, designer and trainer. And crew member for #wjchat

- 12:04:43 AM, 6-28-12
- mauramaura (Maura Youngman)
- #wjchat Hi all, I do digital things for @pulitzercenter.

- 12:04:43 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- @rachelcstella Cool to see you could make it! :) #wjchat

- 12:04:44 AM, 6-28-12
- jeremybalan (Jeremy Balan)
- I'm Jeremy Balan, editor/director of non-profit high school sports journalism org @SanFranPreps. #wjchat

- 12:05:01 AM, 6-28-12
- stokely (Sarah Stokely)
- Hey @asherwolf & other citizen journo types, you might be interested in #wjchat. :)

- 12:05:02 AM, 6-28-12
- TheVoiceOfGenY (Britt Hysen)
- I'm the managing editor of @GenY_Hub ! #wjchat

- 12:05:19 AM, 6-28-12
- MikeRoe (Mike Roe)
- @ShortFormErnie I like bad jokes, blogging, and Diet Coke, so I'm down. #wjchat

- 12:05:42 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- RT @MikeRoe: @ShortFormErnie I like bad jokes, blogging, and Diet Coke, so I'm down. #wjchat

- 12:05:48 AM, 6-28-12
- danoshinsky (Dan Oshinsky)
- @wjchat Howdy, guys, Dan Oshinsky, founder/wearer of many hats at @StryUs. Checking in from Springfield, Mo. #wjchat

- 12:05:49 AM, 6-28-12
- henrymlopez (Henry M. Lopez)
- @mauramaura Does that mean online or just random things with your fingers? #LameDigitalJokes #wjchat

- 12:06:05 AM, 6-28-12
- MikeRoe (Mike Roe)
- @wjchat Hi everyone! I'm Mike. I produce/edit/blog for KPCC public radio. Journalism and comedy make my heart beat. #wjchat

- 12:06:25 AM, 6-28-12
- KeysLivin (Social Islander)
- #florida #sunset @visitflorida #wjchat @ The Florida Keys!!! http://t.co/CZDOf4Kc

- 12:06:37 AM, 6-28-12
- amartinmedia (Alex J. Martin)
- @wjchat Alex here, looking forward to an awesome chat with @ShortFormErnie (not to be confused with @LongFormBert) #wjchat

- 12:06:42 AM, 6-28-12
- rachelcstella (Rachel C Stella)
- I'm a copy editor, still in school, and I love journalism. :) #wjchat

- 12:06:43 AM, 6-28-12
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- @wjchat Hey errbody. I'm Eric Sandy, reporter for @sunnewspapers in Cleveland and avid @Phish fan. #wjchat

- 12:06:49 AM, 6-28-12
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- @wjchat hey everyone! I'll be a little quiet on this account tonight, but Sarah Day Owen, @dmjuice editor. #wjchat

- 12:07:10 AM, 6-28-12
- alexvlf (Alex Veeneman)
- @wjchat Yep. I'm late. I apologize. Must be the heat. Anyway, Alex the journalism student here in Chicago. #wjchat

- 12:07:22 AM, 6-28-12
- ctognotti (Chris Tognotti)
- @ShortFormErnie Hi Ernie! I'm Chris Tognotti, of ShortFormBlog and The Daily. Which I suspect you know! #wjchat

- 12:07:32 AM, 6-28-12
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Hi all... I'm Robert Hernandez, Web journalist, Profe @USCAnnenberg, @ONA board member, #Unity12 co-chair and co-creator of #wjchat

- 12:07:36 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- RT @ctognotti: @ShortFormErnie Hi Ernie! I'm Chris Tognotti, of ShortFormBlog and The Daily. Which I suspect you know! #wjchat

- 12:07:39 AM, 6-28-12
- ChrisLKeller (Chris Keller)
- Hi @wjchat ... Chris Keller in Madison Wis. I hope to learn how to step away from the Internet, away from the Internet. away from... #wjchat

- 12:07:44 AM, 6-28-12
- acnatta (André Natta)
- Hey #wjchat-ers! Andre lurking in the background in Birmingham, AL while trying to get an if/else statement to work on my site...

- 12:08:24 AM, 6-28-12
- rachelcstella (Rachel C Stella)
- @alexvlf You're not late, Alex; you're right on time for introductions. :) #wjchat

- 12:08:25 AM, 6-28-12
- knowtheory (Ted Han)
- @wjchat Sup #wjchat? I work on @documentcloud. Like right now. I am currently working.

- 12:08:44 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- @ctognotti Hey, glad you could make it man! :) #wjchat

- 12:08:55 AM, 6-28-12
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Like @acnatta, I'm in lurking mode for tonight's #wjchat

- 12:09:04 AM, 6-28-12
- KevinLoker (Kevin Loker)
- @wjchat 'Ello! I'll be kind of here tonight. (And my bio: Starting next week as Digital Coordinator for @ONA!) #wjchat

- 12:09:04 AM, 6-28-12
- newsle (newsle)
- @wjchat Hello everyone. At Newsle, we alert you when your people make the news. Sign up today! Happy to be joining the chat. #wjchat

- 12:09:06 AM, 6-28-12
- LiciBev (Lici Beveridge)
- @LiciBev: Hi from Lici B in 100 degree Mississippi digital & social media editor for @hburgamerican #wjchat

- 12:09:25 AM, 6-28-12
- FromCarl (Carl Lavin)
- RT @wjchat: Tonight we're talking about balancing your professional passions with @ShortFormErnie -- Let's get started! #wjchat

- 12:09:38 AM, 6-28-12
- WillOsborn (William Osborn)
- Hello! Will Osborn, from the UK. Consumer Psychology student looking at consumer experiences in media, lurking 'cause it's late here #wjchat

- 12:09:39 AM, 6-28-12
- SocialBenjamin (Syndicated Happy Guy)
- I'll tweet in the #wjchat but let me enjoy this sunset 1st @KeyLargoFL #flkeys #LIVEchat http://t.co/WxX6DDb5 http://t.co/UcHTHLwW

- 12:10:06 AM, 6-28-12
- ctognotti (Chris Tognotti)
- @ShortFormErnie I'll be in and out, but mos def! :) #wjchat

- 12:10:07 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- We're happy to officially announce our annual #socjourn + #wjchat @ONA Meetup! http://t.co/0DStE6o2 See you at #ONA12 #wjchat

- 12:10:13 AM, 6-28-12
- dcap (Daniela's Lair)
- Hashtags are also like rabbit holes. Variations lead u 2 different locations ex: #wjchat = journos #jwchat = christians #womenlead

- 12:10:45 AM, 6-28-12
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- RT @wjchat: We're happy to officially announce our annual #socjourn + #wjchat @ONA Meetup! http://t.co/0DStE6o2 See you at #ONA12 #wjchat

- 12:10:47 AM, 6-28-12
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- Yay!! RT @wjchat: We're happy to officially announce our annual #socjourn + #wjchat @ONA Meetup! http://t.co/zw37kSqO See you at #ONA12

- 12:10:52 AM, 6-28-12
- KevinLoker (Kevin Loker)
- RT @wjchat: We're happy to officially announce our annual #socjourn + #wjchat @ONA Meetup! http://t.co/0DStE6o2 See you at #ONA12 #wjchat

- 12:11:13 AM, 6-28-12
- BeccaRoman (Rebecca Roman )
- Hey! "@LiciBev: @LiciBev: Hi from Lici B in 100 degree Mississippi digital & social media editor for @hburgamerican #wjchat”

- 12:11:13 AM, 6-28-12
- amartinmedia (Alex J. Martin)
- I'm taking donations... RT @wjchat: We're happy to officially announce our annual #socjourn + #wjchat @ONA Meetup! http://t.co/sHWyCaUm

- 12:11:17 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- RT @wjchat: Were happy to officially announce our annual #socjourn + #wjchat @ONA Meetup! http://t.co/Y2ri6t3l See you at #ONA12 #wjchat

- 12:11:20 AM, 6-28-12
- TheVoiceOfGenY (Britt Hysen)
- RT @dcap: Hashtags are also like rabbit holes. Variations lead u 2 different locations ex: #wjchat = journos #jwchat = christians #wjchat

- 12:11:21 AM, 6-28-12
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @wjchat hey all! Teresa, newly in Boston and @nprdigitalsvcs. Looking forward to the chat! #Wjchat

- 12:11:39 AM, 6-28-12
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @KevinLoker Congrats on the new gig! #Wjchat
- 12:11:59 AM, 6-28-12
- Shominik (Sundra Hominik)
- Sundra Hominik multimedia journo in @Richmond, Va popping in for a bit #wjchat

- 12:12:09 AM, 6-28-12
- KeysLivin (Social Islander)
- #wjchat from #florida #islandlife #flkeys #keylargo @ Florida Bay Club http://t.co/RSwl29tl

- 12:13:03 AM, 6-28-12
- BeccaRoman (Rebecca Roman )
- RT @wjchat: We're happy to officially announce our annual #socjourn + #wjchat @ONA Meetup! http://t.co/0DStE6o2 See you at #ONA12 #wjchat

- 12:13:09 AM, 6-28-12
- MikeRoe (Mike Roe)
- RT @dcap: Hashtags are also like rabbit holes. Variations lead u 2 different locations ex: #wjchat = journos #jwchat = christians #womenlead

- 12:13:12 AM, 6-28-12
- henrymlopez (Henry M. Lopez)
- @Shominik Glad to see you in #wjchat @Shominik is a friend, follow her, please. #wjchat

- 12:13:24 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- It's time for the LIGHTNING ROUND, Qs aimed solely for our host @ShortFormErnie #wjchat

- 12:13:26 AM, 6-28-12
- KevinLoker (Kevin Loker)
- @gteresa Aww, thank you! I'm very excited. (I was part of the Student Newsroom in just 2010!) #wjchat

- 12:13:41 AM, 6-28-12
- Asher_Wolf (Asher Wolf)
- RT @stokely: Hey @asherwolf & other citizen journo types, you might be interested in #wjchat. :)

- 12:13:46 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- Whoo! Yeah lightning round! Hope I don't screw this up! #wjchat

- 12:13:53 AM, 6-28-12
- KanhemaPhoto (Tawanda Kanhema)
- @newsle looks like a gem #wjchat #wjchat

- 12:14:02 AM, 6-28-12
- adampopescu (Adam Popescu)
- @wjchat @shortformernie Adam here, tech reporter at LA Business Journal, trying to finish a story so...don't distract me too much... #wjchat

- 12:14:03 AM, 6-28-12
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- Maybe next year for me MT @wjchat: ...officially announce our annual #socjourn + #wjchat @ONA Meetup! http://t.co/Bg6bdsAV #Wjchat

- 12:14:22 AM, 6-28-12
- newsle (newsle)
- @MikeRoe @dcap Haha funny. #wjchat

- 12:14:47 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- LR1 What projects are you currently balancing? #wjchat

- 12:14:48 AM, 6-28-12
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- @gteresa congrats!! Excited for your and @KevinLoker 's new gigs!! #wjchat

- 12:15:15 AM, 6-28-12
- wordwhacker (Linda Bernstein)
- RT @dcap: Hashtags are also like rabbit holes. Variations lead u 2 different locations ex: #wjchat = journos #jwchat = christians #womenlead

- 12:15:37 AM, 6-28-12
- newsle (newsle)
- @KanhemaPhoto Thanks! Check us out, and let us know if you have any questions. #wjchat

- 12:15:38 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- My main gig is as a designer at the Washington Post Express, @expressnightout. Mostly print, a lot of cutouts. #wjchat

- 12:15:40 AM, 6-28-12
- stokely (Sarah Stokely)
- @wjchat Nice to see another Aussie represent! Hi @gautamraju @oursayaust! (We're both in Melbourne, Australia) #wjchat

- 12:15:51 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- I currently have one main side project — my quippy news site, @ShortFormBlog: http://t.co/nFITQBRH #wjchat

- 12:16:08 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @ShortFormErnie: My main gig is as a designer at the Washington Post Express, @expressnightout. Mostly print, a lot of cutouts. #wjchat

- 12:16:24 AM, 6-28-12
- HuckleberryHart (Andrew Hart)
- Fully backing: @ShortFormErnie main side project @ShortFormBlog: http://t.co/MAvSzdbs #wjchat

- 12:16:27 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- Also playing with some related ideas to SFB. Those aren't ready for prime time yet, but are kind of related to the main beast. #wjchat

- 12:16:29 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @ShortFormErnie: I currently have one main side project — my quippy news site, @ShortFormBlog: http://t.co/SCbzaN1F #wjchat

- 12:16:37 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- With SFB, I lead a group of writers and edit their work. Two of them also write for @daily. #wjchat

- 12:16:45 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- It has a pretty big audience on Tumblr — roughly 33,000 followers — so it keeps me busy. #wjchat
- 12:16:49 AM, 6-28-12
- Shominik (Sundra Hominik)
- “@henrymlopez: @Shominik Glad to see you in #wjchat @Shominik is a friend, follow her, please. #wjchat” Hi Hank! Thanks!

- 12:17:36 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @ShortFormErnie: With SFB, I lead a group of writers and edit their work. Two of them also write for @daily. #wjchat

- 12:17:39 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @ShortFormErnie: It has a pretty big audience on Tumblr — roughly 33,000 followers — so it keeps me busy. #wjchat

- 12:17:53 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- LR2 How do you keep things fresh? Do you ever feel like you might burn out? #wjchat

- 12:18:37 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- I feel the pivot is important. Spotting stagnation, trying to avoid running in place. #wjchat

- 12:18:47 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- SFB is nice in that regard because it doesn't always stay the same — I can come up with a cool idea on the fly and run with it! #wjchat

- 12:18:55 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- But burnout is an issue, though. It's good to take a step back and re-evaluate the direction occasionally. #wjchat

- 12:19:04 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- Example: SFB was once a WordPress site and I moved it to Tumblr to make it more community focused. It worked! #wjchat

- 12:19:08 AM, 6-28-12
- tumbyMe (tumby)
- @ShortFormErnie "Short" in the name but long on content value. #wjchat

- 12:19:18 AM, 6-28-12
- jeremybalan (Jeremy Balan)
- LR2: Take vacations. Seriously. #wjchat

- 12:19:24 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @ShortFormErnie: I feel the pivot is important. Spotting stagnation, trying to avoid running in place. #wjchat

- 12:19:50 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @ShortFormErnie: But burnout is an issue, though. It's good to take a step back and re-evaluate the direction occasionally. #wjchat

- 12:19:58 AM, 6-28-12
- TheChalkOutline (Scott Schwebke)
- @wjchat Scott Schwebke, breaking news reporter for the Ogden, Utah. Standard-Examiner Just trying to keep up with fires out West #wjchat

- 12:19:59 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @ShortFormErnie: Example: SFB was once a WordPress site and I moved it to Tumblr to make it more community focused. It worked! #wjchat

- 12:20:12 AM, 6-28-12
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- RT @ShortFormErnie: Example: SFB was once a WordPress site and I moved it to Tumblr to make it more community focused. It worked! #wjchat

- 12:20:20 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- LR3 How do you decide what changes to make? Who do you bounce ideas off of? #wjchat

- 12:20:54 AM, 6-28-12
- SocialBenjamin (Syndicated Happy Guy)
- “@wjchat: LR2 How do you keep things fresh?? #wjchat” Celebrate small moments! 5 steps to experience life on SM http://t.co/WxX6DDb5

- 12:20:59 AM, 6-28-12
- mauramaura (Maura Youngman)
- RT @ShortFormErnie: Example: SFB was once a WordPress site and I moved it to Tumblr to make it more community focused. It worked! #wjchat
- 12:21:05 AM, 6-28-12
- Shominik (Sundra Hominik)
- @wjchat: LR2 The people I meet and their stories keep things fresh. Also still exploring new things with vid #wjchat

- 12:21:21 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- I have a close circle of people I talk to and throw ideas off off — @sllambe, my awesome writers, and other bloggers. #wjchat

- 12:21:39 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- I pick the brain of my friend @ProducerMatthew often. We've collaborated online for close to two years now. #wjchat

- 12:21:54 AM, 6-28-12
- SocialBenjamin (Syndicated Happy Guy)
- “@wjchat: LR3 do you bounce ideas off of? #wjchat” Artist of different mediums. #cultureexchanges http://t.co/WxX6DDb5

- 12:21:57 AM, 6-28-12
- stokely (Sarah Stokely)
- @ShortFormErnie Can you expand on that please? What makes Tumblr more community focused than WordPress? Interesting! #wjchat

- 12:22:00 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- Good people make what you're doing even better. And it's important to hear them out. They decide your direction. #wjchat

- 12:22:10 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @ShortFormErnie: I pick the brain of my friend @ProducerMatthew often. Weve collaborated online for close to two years now. #wjchat

- 12:22:14 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- RT @stokely: @ShortFormErnie Can you expand on that please? What makes Tumblr more community focused than WordPress? Interesting! #wjchat

- 12:22:52 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- .@stokely content spreads very easily on Tumblr via its reblog function — expands your reach. Self-host WP is harder. #wjchat

- 12:23:16 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Okay, bring on the general Qs! Ready... these are for everyone to answer. #wjchat

- 12:23:33 AM, 6-28-12
- Manoushz (Manoush Zomorodi)
- RT @ShortFormErnie: content spreads very easily on Tumblr via its reblog function — expands your reach. Self-host WP is harder. #wjchat

- 12:23:52 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q1 What makes a side project a true side project? #wjchat

- 12:24:05 AM, 6-28-12
- chenk_x (Kelly Chen)
- RT @gteresa: Looking forward to #wjchat with @shortformernie tonight!

- 12:24:18 AM, 6-28-12
- KanhemaPhoto (Tawanda Kanhema)
- @ShortFormErnie Thats a nifty project #ShortFormBlog #wjchat

- 12:24:29 AM, 6-28-12
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- RT @wjchat: Okay, bring on the general Qs! Ready... these are for everyone to answer. #wjchat

- 12:24:31 AM, 6-28-12
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- RT @wjchat: Q1 What makes a side project a true side project? #wjchat

- 12:24:35 AM, 6-28-12
- Manoushz (Manoush Zomorodi)
- very late to the party! Manoush here, ex-BBC/Reuters, author of #CameraReady #wjchat

- 12:24:59 AM, 6-28-12
- alexvlf (Alex Veeneman)
- @wjchat A1 a true side project is a project that you're not only interested in, but can also develop your professional aspirations. #wjchat

- 12:25:00 AM, 6-28-12
- adampopescu (Adam Popescu)
- Not getting paid (enough) for it RT @wjchat: Q1 What makes a side project a true side project? #wjchat

- 12:25:11 AM, 6-28-12
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- RT @wjchat: Q1 What makes a side project a true side project? #Wjchat

- 12:25:17 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- A1: Freedom to play around outside the structures of your current job. It's cliche, but getting outside the box. #wjchat

- 12:26:08 AM, 6-28-12
- stokely (Sarah Stokely)
- @ShortFormErnie Makes sense for content sharing - but what about comments/discussion? Do you use Discus for Tumblr comments? #wjchat

- 12:26:14 AM, 6-28-12
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @wjchat a1 you can't live off of it? #Wjchat

- 12:26:22 AM, 6-28-12
- ctognotti (Chris Tognotti)
- @ShortFormErnie To what extent are employers (actual or prospective) aware of your blogging, and are they ever at odds with it? #wjchat

- 12:26:32 AM, 6-28-12
- MikeRoe (Mike Roe)
- @adampopescu Pretty sure that describes actual jobs, too. #wjchat

- 12:26:52 AM, 6-28-12
- Manoushz (Manoush Zomorodi)
- A1 I had kids & then the rest of my life became a side project. Put things in perspective, made me less freaked out to take risks. #wjchat

- 12:27:22 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @ShortFormErnie: A1: Freedom to play around outside the structures of your current job. It's cliche, but getting outside the box. #wjchat

- 12:27:24 AM, 6-28-12
- BeccaRoman (Rebecca Roman )
- A1Not having a lot of time constraints. "@wjchat: Q1 What makes a side project a true side project? #wjchat”

- 12:27:25 AM, 6-28-12
- TheVoiceOfGenY (Britt Hysen)
- RT @alexvlf: a project that youre not only interested in, but can also develop your professional aspirations. <- the prep project ! #wjchat

- 12:28:10 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- .@ctognotti Being open about it is a great thing. If you have nothing to hide, they understand and respect it more. #wjchat

- 12:28:19 AM, 6-28-12
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- A1 A lot of it has to do with money and, perhaps, some sort of under-the-radar approach that necessitates independence. #wjchat

- 12:28:33 AM, 6-28-12
- LiciBev (Lici Beveridge)
- @wjchat A1 A side project is one that is related to your job but not a part of it. Doing it for yourself but everyone benefits. #wjchat

- 12:28:36 AM, 6-28-12
- KanhemaPhoto (Tawanda Kanhema)
- Q1 Real or perceived conflicts with the demands of primary job. #wjchat #wjchat

- 12:28:51 AM, 6-28-12
- stokely (Sarah Stokely)
- Hmm isn't developing multiple 'side projects' a legit way to diversify your income as a freelancer? I don't have a 'main project'! #wjchat

- 12:28:57 AM, 6-28-12
- newsle (newsle)
- @adampopescu @wjchat Can't it just be a hobby? #wjchat

- 12:29:13 AM, 6-28-12
- TheVoiceOfGenY (Britt Hysen)
- RT @LiciBev: Doing it for yourself but everyone benefits. #wjchat

- 12:29:29 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- Sure this will happen to me. MT @Manoushz: I had kids & then the rest of my life became a side project. Put things in perspective. #wjchat

- 12:29:32 AM, 6-28-12
- MikeRoe (Mike Roe)
- @wjchat A1 A project you love but isn't the main way you define yourself. #wjchat

- 12:29:35 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Two minutes till Q2! #wjchat

- 12:29:56 AM, 6-28-12
- TheVoiceOfGenY (Britt Hysen)
- @newsle There has to be professional intent behind it or it would be just a hobby instead of a "side project." #wjchat

- 12:30:10 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- MT @stokely isnt developing multiple side projects a legit way to diversify your income as a freelancer? I dont have a main project! #wjchat

- 12:30:33 AM, 6-28-12
- Manoushz (Manoush Zomorodi)
- @stokely multiple 'side projects' is v. smart as a freelancer! I always think keep 3 balls up in the air at all times. #wjchat

- 12:30:36 AM, 6-28-12
- KanhemaPhoto (Tawanda Kanhema)
- Q1 Some of the best investigative reporting + multimedia projects look like side projects till they run #wjchat #wjchat

- 12:30:38 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q2A How do you decide if a side project is worth pursuing? #wjchat

- 12:30:48 AM, 6-28-12
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- RT @TheVoiceOfGenY @newsle There has to be professional intent behind it or it would be just a hobby instead of a "side project." #wjchat

- 12:30:54 AM, 6-28-12
- MikeRoe (Mike Roe)
- Things that bum me out now but probably won't later. MT @Manoushz: I had kids & then the rest of my life became a side project. #wjchat

- 12:31:46 AM, 6-28-12
- NHDaveH (Dave Herndon)
- Sorry I'm late. I'll try to go back and see the first two Q's. #wjchat

- 12:32:02 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- .@stokely Working on SFB has upped my profile a little. People know who I am a little more than if I just worked a 9-5. #wjchat

- 12:32:08 AM, 6-28-12
- MikeRoe (Mike Roe)
- @wjchat A2A It makes me feel like I'm doing something worthwhile with my time and with my life. It leads to more cool stuff. #wjchat

- 12:32:25 AM, 6-28-12
- danoshinsky (Dan Oshinsky)
- @wjchat A2 Depends on, A) Time you can put in, B) Passion for the project, C) Response from the community. #wjchat

- 12:32:45 AM, 6-28-12
- TheVoiceOfGenY (Britt Hysen)
- A2 If it makes you extremely happy and you think it can be viable. #wjchat

- 12:32:56 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @MikeRoe: A2A It makes me feel like Im doing something worthwhile with my time and with my life. It leads to more cool stuff. #wjchat

- 12:33:01 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- Q2A If the idea makes you excited, explore it. See what you can do with a small amount of resources. I built SFB 1.0 in two weeks. #wjchat

- 12:33:01 AM, 6-28-12
- NHDaveH (Dave Herndon)
- A2a: We have a small staff, so it's mostly if it's something I am passionate about. #wjchat

- 12:33:11 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @ShortFormErnie: Working on SFB has upped my profile a little. People know who I am a little more than if I just worked a 9-5. #wjchat

- 12:33:14 AM, 6-28-12
- TheVoiceOfGenY (Britt Hysen)
- Agreed! RT @MikeRoe: @wjchat A2A It makes me feel like Im doing something worthwhile with my timeIt leads to more cool stuff. #wjchat

- 12:33:18 AM, 6-28-12
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @wjchat q2 if you want to explore a different skill, angle or get outside of your job description #Wjchat

- 12:33:20 AM, 6-28-12
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- A2A Gut reaction is important in professional endeavors. You should also be able to foresee meaningful results down the line. #wjchat

- 12:33:44 AM, 6-28-12
- mauramaura (Maura Youngman)
- @wjchat A2A if it makes you feel proud to be human, run with it. #wjchat.

- 12:33:54 AM, 6-28-12
- Manoushz (Manoush Zomorodi)
- A2 How psyched you feel about a side project should decide whether to pursue. If it's energizing, engage! #wjchat

- 12:34:01 AM, 6-28-12
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- @wjchat A1 For me, a side project is something that augments my job.. can be to satisfy my creative needs or teach me something new. #wjchat

- 12:34:14 AM, 6-28-12
- webjournalist (Robert Hernandez)
- @wjchat A1 Ideally both. #wjchat

- 12:34:24 AM, 6-28-12
- alexvlf (Alex Veeneman)
- @wjchat A2A (cont'd) I've gotten some presence since I launched a side project back in 2010. Am considering starting a new one. #wjchat

- 12:34:25 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q2B When does a side project just become a hobby? #wjchat

- 12:34:47 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- This MT @ericsandy: A2A Gut reaction is important in professional endeavors. You should also be able to foresee meaningful results. #wjchat

- 12:34:52 AM, 6-28-12
- TheVoiceOfGenY (Britt Hysen)
- RT @mauramaura: @wjchat A2A if it makes you feel proud to be human, run with it. #wjchat. #wjchat

- 12:34:56 AM, 6-28-12
- TheVoiceOfGenY (Britt Hysen)
- RT @Manoushz: A2 How psyched you feel about a side project should decide whether to pursue. If its energizing, engage! #wjchat

- 12:35:07 AM, 6-28-12
- alexvlf (Alex Veeneman)
- @wjchat A2B when it gets too personal. #wjchat

- 12:35:13 AM, 6-28-12
- NHDaveH (Dave Herndon)
- a2b: When the boss tells you they won't pay for resources or time to work on it. #wjchat

- 12:35:14 AM, 6-28-12
- erika_owens (erika owens)
- @wjchat A2 also seems important to find projects with good community component for support, accountability #wjchat

- 12:35:17 AM, 6-28-12
- BeccaRoman (Rebecca Roman )
- @wjchat A2 If it showcases your skills and/or you can leverage it into a product in the future. #wjchat

- 12:35:55 AM, 6-28-12
- Manoushz (Manoush Zomorodi)
- @alexvlf I sense there is a story to your A2B... #wjchat

- 12:36:19 AM, 6-28-12
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- A2B A side project becomes a hobby when its more of a personal endeavor, with no intent for professional/public results. #wjchat

- 12:36:25 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- A2B Obsessing over it helps. :) Even without financial rewards, if you're happy about it and it's reached its audience, you've won. #wjchat

- 12:36:37 AM, 6-28-12
- erika_owens (erika owens)
- @wjchat A2B is a hobby a bad thing? #wjchat

- 12:36:54 AM, 6-28-12
- awg9988 (Allison Good)
- @wjchat A2B when you don't get paid to do it #wjchat

- 12:37:14 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- A2B It can start to take over your life. For a while, I was working 80 hours a week between SFB and, um, work. :) #wjchat

- 12:37:15 AM, 6-28-12
- Manoushz (Manoush Zomorodi)
- ok, I'm dying to know everyone's current "side project" #wjchat

- 12:37:24 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @ericsandy 2B A side project becomes a hobby when its more of a personal endeavor, with no intent for professional/public results #wjchat

- 12:37:36 AM, 6-28-12
- vanguardiste (Bethany Waggoner)
- A2: When your priorities shift, when other opportunities arise, if it's not as successful as you'd hoped, but still enjoyable. #wjchat

- 12:37:37 AM, 6-28-12
- NHDaveH (Dave Herndon)
- @erika_owens I don't think so. Hobbies are great, especially when you can get paid for them. #wjchat

- 12:37:53 AM, 6-28-12
- mauramaura (Maura Youngman)
- @wjchat a2b I'm not sure anything is "just" a hobby., #wjchat.

- 12:37:54 AM, 6-28-12
- danoshinsky (Dan Oshinsky)
- @wjchat I'd say when it becomes something you do just for you, not something you try to build for others. #wjchat

- 12:37:54 AM, 6-28-12
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- Hobbies are great things! RT @erika_owens: @wjchat A2B is a hobby a bad thing? #wjchat

- 12:37:54 AM, 6-28-12
- TheVoiceOfGenY (Britt Hysen)
- @ericsandy then what separates it from being a hobby? #wjchat

- 12:38:13 AM, 6-28-12
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @erika_owens that's what I wondered :) #wjchat maybe time commitment wise though

- 12:38:30 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Get ready for Q3! #wjchat

- 12:38:45 AM, 6-28-12
- Manoushz (Manoush Zomorodi)
- RT @ShortFormErnie: A2B Obsessing helps.Even without financial rewards, if youre happy and its reached its audience, youve won. #wjchat

- 12:39:06 AM, 6-28-12
- alexvlf (Alex Veeneman)
- RT @Manoushz: ok, I'm dying to know everyone's current "side project" #wjchat

- 12:39:12 AM, 6-28-12
- MikeRoe (Mike Roe)
- @wjchat A2B When you stop caring about it as much, and/or when your main gig becomes a) better or b) takes too much of your time. #wjchat

- 12:39:20 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q3A How do you balance professional projects with your (ha!) 9-5? #wjchat

- 12:39:20 AM, 6-28-12
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- @TheVoiceOfGenY I see side projects as having some professional angle. Hobbies are for simple personal fulfillment. Both awesome. #wjchat

- 12:40:36 AM, 6-28-12
- NHDaveH (Dave Herndon)
- My current side project (just came up with it today..) is setting up fantasy football league in the office, with one team CONTINUED #wjchat

- 12:40:50 AM, 6-28-12
- NHDaveH (Dave Herndon)
- one team voted on by our readers every week. #wjchat

- 12:40:56 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- Q3A I work on outside projects a little in the morning, a little at night. Use Fridays (an off day) for broader projects. #wjchat

- 12:41:16 AM, 6-28-12
- vanguardiste (Bethany Waggoner)
- A3: Lots of coffee, a loud alarm clock + a large dose of dogged determination ;-) #IknowIcanIknowIcanIknowIcan #wjchat

- 12:41:17 AM, 6-28-12
- MikeRoe (Mike Roe)
- @wjchat A3A *snicker* But, by staying organized. Also, learning to say "yes" to a lot of things but "no" to at least a few things. #wjchat

- 12:41:21 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- Q3A: On Saturday, I rest. Kind of like how the world was created, except a day early. :) #wjchat

- 12:41:51 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @ShortFormErnie: Q3A: On Saturday, I rest. Kind of like how the world was created, except a day early. :) #wjchat

- 12:41:59 AM, 6-28-12
- alexvlf (Alex Veeneman)
- @wjchat A3A it's simple. the professional stuff comes first but you keep an eye on your side project. Don't lose track of either. #wjchat

- 12:42:00 AM, 6-28-12
- KanhemaPhoto (Tawanda Kanhema)
- Q3A Be sure to let your editors/supervisors know about your professional projects, no real harm #wjchat

- 12:42:03 AM, 6-28-12
- erika_owens (erika owens)
- @wjchat A3 find different ways to pursue projects so you can scale back when necessary, ramp up. i.e. some learning, doing, talking #wjchat

- 12:42:04 AM, 6-28-12
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- A3A You've still got to get yr day job taken care of, esp. if it's paying yr bills. But allocate sufficient time to all yr projects. #wjchat

- 12:42:12 AM, 6-28-12
- Manoushz (Manoush Zomorodi)
- A3A Just read article that motherhood has spawned lots of entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship=new feminism? Search for balance continues #wjchat

- 12:42:16 AM, 6-28-12
- NHDaveH (Dave Herndon)
- A3 My 9-5 is more a 24-7 (I'm sure you all relate) so its more a mater of when I manage to find free time not at work Love my job :) #wjchat

- 12:42:17 AM, 6-28-12
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- A3A Find nooks and crannies of time where a little side work may actually energize you (late nights, early morns). #wjchat

- 12:42:56 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- I should point out @sllambe's Texts From Hillary, a co-created side project, helped him get a job at BuzzFeed. It works! #wjchat

- 12:43:01 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @MikeRoe A3A *snicker* But, by staying organized.Also, learning to say "yes" to a lot of things but "no" to at least a few things #wjchat

- 12:43:01 AM, 6-28-12
- alexvlf (Alex Veeneman)
- @wjchat A3A cont'd: But, I'm still trying to perfectly balance the balance. #wjchat

- 12:43:05 AM, 6-28-12
- vanguardiste (Bethany Waggoner)
- @ShortFormErnie My co-worker goes "cage-free" on Saturday. No plans, commitment or structure — just recharging. Stroke of genius! #wjchat

- 12:43:40 AM, 6-28-12
- TheVoiceOfGenY (Britt Hysen)
- Very interesting! #GenYHub is hosting a chat on startups tonight at 9pm ET. RT @Manoushz: A3A Entrepreneurship=new feminism #wjchat

- 12:44:06 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- @vanguardiste That's the way to do it! :) #wjchat

- 12:44:22 AM, 6-28-12
- TheVoiceOfGenY (Britt Hysen)
- A3 My side project became my full time life project. lol #wjchat

- 12:44:49 AM, 6-28-12
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- Yes, organization is key! MT @MikeRoe ...by staying organized. Also, learning to say "yes" to a lot of things... #wjchat

- 12:44:51 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q3B What if your employer isn't accommodating to side projects? What next? #wjchat

- 12:45:35 AM, 6-28-12
- jendorroh (Jennifer Dorroh)
- RT @dancow: Any news-dev want to help me teach a programming class at #ONA12 ? You get free registration. Msg me if interested #wjchat

- 12:45:48 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- @MikeRoe Oh I've been there. There's only so much you can say yes to with a side project. :) #wjchat

- 12:46:02 AM, 6-28-12
- Manoushz (Manoush Zomorodi)
- @TheVoiceOfGenY Cool! Yeah, I need to work when I want to work so entrepreneurship fits my lifestyle...for now. #wjchat

- 12:46:33 AM, 6-28-12
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- A3B That's a significant and real obstacle. ...But that's why creative planning is such a fundamental aspect of most side projects! #wjchat

- 12:46:50 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- A3B That's a challenge. I would talk to them and see how to balance their needs with your own. Be honest. #wjchat

- 12:46:52 AM, 6-28-12
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @wjchat interested to see the answers to Q3b #wjchat

- 12:47:59 AM, 6-28-12
- vanguardiste (Bethany Waggoner)
- RT @Manoushz Read article on motherhood spawning lots of entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship=new feminism? Search for balance continues #wjchat

- 12:48:01 AM, 6-28-12
- TheVoiceOfGenY (Britt Hysen)
- If any of you are interesting in discussing entrepreneurship, #GenYHub is hosting a chat in 10 minutes :) #wjchat

- 12:48:01 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @ShortFormErnie: A3B Thats a challenge. I would talk to them and see how to balance their needs with your own. Be honest. #wjchat

- 12:48:02 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- A3B To me, it's important to be upfront about what you do. Don't hide it. They'll respect you more for it. #wjchat

- 12:48:05 AM, 6-28-12
- newsle (newsle)
- @ericsandy What tips do you have in that situation? #wjchat

- 12:48:28 AM, 6-28-12
- TheVoiceOfGenY (Britt Hysen)
- *interested #wjchat

- 12:48:34 AM, 6-28-12
- NHDaveH (Dave Herndon)
- a3b I've told my employer that if they get that pushy, I start sticking straight to 9-5 no extra. They let me be very flexible. #wjchat

- 12:48:38 AM, 6-28-12
- MikeRoe (Mike Roe)
- @wjchat A3B Show your employer why creating space for side projects is a good idea. Or if you care enough, find a new employer. #wjchat

- 12:48:40 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @ShortFormErnie: A3B To me, its important to be upfront about what you do. Dont hide it. Theyll respect you more for it. #wjchat

- 12:48:50 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- A3B My other suggestion: Make sure there's enough "dovetail room" — you're not competing with them, you're bringing ideas back. #wjchat

- 12:49:10 AM, 6-28-12
- alexvlf (Alex Veeneman)
- @ShortFormErnie and perhaps they'll support you with that in addition to your professional work. #wjchat

- 12:49:24 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- Yep! RT @alexvlf: @ShortFormErnie and perhaps they'll support you with that in addition to your professional work. #wjchat

- 12:49:25 AM, 6-28-12
- vanguardiste (Bethany Waggoner)
- A3: As long as you are producing to expectations, then the key is being honest & open about things. Hiding does not build trust. #wjchat

- 12:49:31 AM, 6-28-12
- NHDaveH (Dave Herndon)
- RT @MikeRoe: Show your employer why creating space for side projects is a good idea. Or if you care enough, find a new employer. #wjchat

- 12:49:34 AM, 6-28-12
- sllambe (Stacy Lambe)
- @ShortFormErnie another pro-tip - if it's going viral, let them know as quickly as possible (and explain why) #wjchat

- 12:49:39 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Here comes another tough one! #wjchat

- 12:49:46 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- RT @sllambe: @ShortFormErnie another pro-tip - if it's going viral, let them know as quickly as possible (and explain why) #wjchat

- 12:49:48 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q3C What if your employer wants in on the work of your side project? What then? #wjchat

- 12:49:58 AM, 6-28-12
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- @newsle Perhaps working to understand how investing time in a side project can benefit multiple parties, incl. employers... #wjchat

- 12:51:25 AM, 6-28-12
- KanhemaPhoto (Tawanda Kanhema)
- @wjchat Q3C Come up with a clear framework for contractual professional partnerships, no one gets in free. #wjchat

- 12:51:33 AM, 6-28-12
- NHDaveH (Dave Herndon)
- As long as it's not a competitor, my employer doesn't care though. #wjchat

- 12:51:55 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @KanhemaPhoto: @wjchat Q3C Come up with a clear framework for contractual professional partnerships, no one gets in free. #wjchat

- 12:52:01 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- A3C Be careful. Your goal starting out was to work on things outside of work. Don't let conflicting cultures kill the idea. #wjchat

- 12:52:23 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @sllambe: @ShortFormErnie another pro-tip - if it's going viral, let them know as quickly as possible (and explain why) #wjchat

- 12:52:36 AM, 6-28-12
- ShaunaReporter (shauna stuart)
- Awkwarrddd....... RT Q3C What if your employer wants in on the work of your side project? What then? #wjchat

- 12:52:44 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- A3C Be clear that this is your baby and that it's by your rules. You have the right to say no. #wjchat

- 12:52:49 AM, 6-28-12
- MikeRoe (Mike Roe)
- @wjchat A3C It could be great, but I'd be cautious to make sure it doesn't lead to losing control of your passion project. #wjchat

- 12:53:15 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- Ding! RT @KanhemaPhoto: @wjchat Q3C Come up with a clear framework for contractual professional partnerships, no one gets in free. #wjchat

- 12:53:18 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @ShortFormErnie: A3C Be clear that this is your baby and that it's by your rules. You have the right to say no. #wjchat

- 12:53:23 AM, 6-28-12
- NHDaveH (Dave Herndon)
- +1 RT @ShortFormErnie: A3C Be clear that this is your baby and that its by your rules. You have the right to say no. #wjchat

- 12:53:41 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Get ready for Q4... #wjchat

- 12:53:42 AM, 6-28-12
- KanhemaPhoto (Tawanda Kanhema)
- @ShaunaReporter call your lawyer Q3C #wjchat

- 12:53:44 AM, 6-28-12
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- A3C Weigh the outcomes of that. Protect your work and know that sometimes outside interest shows that you're on to something(cont'd) #wjchat

- 12:53:58 AM, 6-28-12
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- A3C (cont'd) And finding independent successes is a big deal. Be careful with your work and any invitations into your process. #wjchat

- 12:54:01 AM, 6-28-12
- TheVoiceOfGenY (Britt Hysen)
- A3C - if they come with $$ it depends ... #wjchat
- 12:54:15 AM, 6-28-12
- kbeninato (Karen DaltonBeninato)
- Poetry's pretty safe from monetizing. RT @wjchat Q1 What makes a side project a true side project? #wjchat

- 12:54:38 AM, 6-28-12
- vanguardiste (Bethany Waggoner)
- A3C They need to bring value to the table—can collaboration give you something you didn't have? No? Thanks, but no thanks. #wjchat

- 12:55:02 AM, 6-28-12
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- MT @ShortFormErnie Be careful. Yr goal starting out was to work on things outside work. Don't let conflicting cultures kill the idea #wjchat

- 12:55:10 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q4 When do you allocate time/resources for different projects? What if you run up against the same deadlines (?!) #wjchat

- 12:55:15 AM, 6-28-12
- Manoushz (Manoush Zomorodi)
- A3C They want the side project? Use it for leverage! Move on UP! Or if you don't like your job, get on out. #wjchat

- 12:55:18 AM, 6-28-12
- alexvlf (Alex Veeneman)
- @wjchat have to bow out early tonight. Bit of late work to prep. Good to speak to all! #wjchat

- 12:55:23 AM, 6-28-12
- KanhemaPhoto (Tawanda Kanhema)
- @TheVoiceOfGenY If they come with $$, spurn it and build on your idea some more #wjchat

- 12:55:26 AM, 6-28-12
- ShaunaReporter (shauna stuart)
- RT @KanhemaPhoto: @ShaunaReporter call your lawyer Q3C #wjchat

- 12:55:51 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- RT @wjchat: Q4 When do you allocate time/resources for different projects? What if you run up against the same deadlines (?!) #wjchat

- 12:56:13 AM, 6-28-12
- TheVoiceOfGenY (Britt Hysen)
- Good chat! Jumping over to #GenYHub for a chat on entrepreneurship! If you have any interest in startups come join!! See you there! #wjchat

- 12:56:32 AM, 6-28-12
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- RT @wjchat: Q4 When do you allocate time/resources for different projects? What if you run up against the same deadlines (?!) #wjchat

- 12:56:56 AM, 6-28-12
- Manoushz (Manoush Zomorodi)
- speaking of deadlines...thanks for the brain snack, everyone. Til next week. #wjchat

- 12:57:04 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- A4 Sometimes you have to defer. As much as (in my case) you'd like to liveblog a major story, the job comes first. #wjchat

- 12:57:15 AM, 6-28-12
- newsle (newsle)
- @wjchat Bye everybody! Nice chat. See you next week. (In the mean time, we'd love your feedback on Newsle. Sign up & give a shout.) #wjchat

- 12:57:26 AM, 6-28-12
- vanguardiste (Bethany Waggoner)
- A4 Work deadlines always trump side project deadlines — unless you're willing to risk your job & professional integrity for it. #wjchat

- 12:57:31 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- A4 In my case I've found that a loose structure helps limit how often conflicts come up. #wjchat

- 12:57:39 AM, 6-28-12
- ShaunaReporter (shauna stuart)
- RT @TheVoiceOfGenY: A3C - if they come with $$ it depends ... #wjchat

- 12:57:50 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @ShortFormErnie: A4 In my case I've found that a loose structure helps limit how often conflicts come up. #wjchat

- 12:58:13 AM, 6-28-12
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- RT @ShortFormErnie: A4 In my case I've found that a loose structure helps limit how often conflicts come up. #wjchat

- 12:58:32 AM, 6-28-12
- danoshinsky (Dan Oshinsky)
- @wjchat Shoot, have to bounce out early. Chat nice, y'all. (Also: Go build cool stuff!) #wjchat

- 12:59:12 AM, 6-28-12
- KanhemaPhoto (Tawanda Kanhema)
- Q4, Adapt to the 36-hour day, meet 9-5 deadlines early. #wjchat

- 12:59:19 AM, 6-28-12
- ShaunaReporter (shauna stuart)
- Q3: I think that situation goes on a case by case basis. Because if the milk sours, employment can be in jeopardy. #wjchat

- 01:00:46 AM, 6-28-12
- adampopescu (Adam Popescu)
- @wjchat it's all about planning - prioritize what you want and go get it #wjchat A4

- 01:01:00 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- Knowing when to push hard gives you more room later. RT @KanhemaPhoto: Q4, Adapt to the 36-hour day, meet 9-5 deadlines early. #wjchat

- 01:01:29 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Two minutes till Q5! #wjchat

- 01:01:52 AM, 6-28-12
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- Agreed: Planning and organizing. RT @adampopescu: @wjchat its all about planning - prioritize what you want and go get it #wjchat A4 #wjchat

- 01:03:29 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q5 Let's say a potential employer asked you to shut down your project. Would you give it up? #wjchat
- 01:03:50 AM, 6-28-12
- Shominik (Sundra Hominik)
- #wjchat I've mastered doing so many quick things on my lunch hour. Make calls. Answer emails. Tweet. All related to my side job.

- 01:04:26 AM, 6-28-12
- lisawilliams (Lisa Williams)
- RT @wjchat: Q5 Let's say a potential employer asked you to shut down your project. Would you give it up? #wjchat

- 01:04:35 AM, 6-28-12
- adampopescu (Adam Popescu)
- Think that's every artists fear RT @wjchat Q5 Say a potential employer asked you to shut down your project. Would you give it up? #wjchat

- 01:04:40 AM, 6-28-12
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- RT @wjchat: Q5 Let's say a potential employer asked you to shut down your project. Would you give it up? #wjchat

- 01:04:54 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- A5 I struggle with this one. I've seen too many acqu-hires that make me hate when things shut down. #wjchat

- 01:05:12 AM, 6-28-12
- NHDaveH (Dave Herndon)
- A5 it really depends on theproject Anything I'm working on now, I would consider but it it were to grow, would have to be a good job #wjchat

- 01:05:28 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @ShortFormErnie: A5 I struggle with this one. Ive seen too many acqu-hires that make me hate when things shut down. #wjchat

- 01:05:29 AM, 6-28-12
- stokely (Sarah Stokely)
- Thanks for the chat, #wjchat. And thanks for your answers to my questions, @ShortFormErnie!

- 01:05:42 AM, 6-28-12
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- A5 You'd have to weigh the ramifications of that crossroads. Is the job worth it? Maybe... Or are you all-in on the project? #wjchat

- 01:05:52 AM, 6-28-12
- MikeRoe (Mike Roe)
- @wjchat A4 I make time by watching less TV, playing video games less, and being generally focused on productivity. #wjchat

- 01:06:06 AM, 6-28-12
- vanguardiste (Bethany Waggoner)
- A5 Depends on if they have grounds to make the request. Are you slacking off on your work for your side project? Is it competitive? #wjchat

- 01:06:15 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- A5 It would have to be really big and in the same line of work. For me SFB makes me better at my job. I'd hope they see that. #wjchat

- 01:06:23 AM, 6-28-12
- lisawilliams (Lisa Williams)
- A5 Absolutely not. It's not as if they could provide me with job security in return. Having your own projects = job security. #wjchat

- 01:06:32 AM, 6-28-12
- MikeRoe (Mike Roe)
- @wjchat A5 If the employer was incredibly wonderful and awesome, yes. If they weren't and my side project was, then no. #wjchat

- 01:07:29 AM, 6-28-12
- KanhemaPhoto (Tawanda Kanhema)
- A5, If it is big enough to warrant someone requesting a shut down, you probably are onto something, do not touch the dial. #wjchat

- 01:07:33 AM, 6-28-12
- LNdata (LA NACION Data)
- RT @dancow: Any news-dev want to help me teach a programming class at #ONA12 ? You get free registration. Msg me if interested #wjchat

- 01:08:33 AM, 6-28-12
- vanguardiste (Bethany Waggoner)
- A5 If project is legit & I'm performing at work, it begs the Q of whether an employer that would ask that is one I want to work for. #wjchat

- 01:08:53 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Two minutes till Q6! #wjchat

- 01:09:09 AM, 6-28-12
- jodiontheweb (Jodi Gersh)
- Lurking on #wjchat while wrapping up some work. Looks like a good topic w/tough questions tonight.

- 01:09:24 AM, 6-28-12
- yakupov (Sergei Yakupov)
- @wjchat no. If i passionate about my project, i will try to find ways to develop it anyway. Smart employer will never ask it #wjchat

- 01:09:38 AM, 6-28-12
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- Great point. MT @KanhemaPhoto If it's big enough to warrant requesting a shutdown, yr probably onto something, don't touch the dial #wjchat

- 01:10:02 AM, 6-28-12
- lisawilliams (Lisa Williams)
- #wjchat if I own and operate a site, and someone wants to shut it down, then let them make an offer to buy the business.

- 01:10:28 AM, 6-28-12
- vanguardiste (Bethany Waggoner)
- RT @KanhemaPhoto If it's big enough to warrant requesting a shut down—you probably are onto something, do not touch the dial #wjchat
- 01:11:11 AM, 6-28-12
- Shominik (Sundra Hominik)
- “@jodiontheweb: Lurking on #wjchat while wrapping up some work. Looks like a good topic w/tough questions tonight.” yep real tuff ?s 2nite

- 01:11:22 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q6 How do you make room for a 9-5 (or rather 6-8), plus side projects and a healthy personal life (friends, kids, partners)? #wjchat

- 01:11:41 AM, 6-28-12
- yakupov (Sergei Yakupov)
- A5 I don't think I will be good at job if i am asked to shut my beloved own project. People need fresh air and personal things to do #wjchat
- 01:13:12 AM, 6-28-12
- Shominik (Sundra Hominik)
- Q6 Family has to be supportive and understand that you're passionate about the side project. #wjchat

- 01:13:42 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- A6 It's tough. I know my lovely fiance would love to spend more time with me and me with her. So I make time. #wjchat

- 01:13:55 AM, 6-28-12
- lisawilliams (Lisa Williams)
- @wjchat"Where your heart is, there your treasure shall be also."Apart from paying the bills, my time is spent wherever I long to be. #wjchat

- 01:13:56 AM, 6-28-12
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- A6 Passion will help overcome the nonstop work-life-sleep-work schedule you'll have. But it's still a *very* difficult concept. #wjchat

- 01:14:10 AM, 6-28-12
- MikeRoe (Mike Roe)
- @wjchat A6 Personal life suffers the most, but do it by being intentional about regularly seeing people who matter to you. #wjchat

- 01:14:20 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- A6 We have dinner together often, and Saturdays is mostly us. (I have another writer who usually covers that day.) It helps! #wjchat

- 01:15:46 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- A6 A point to this: Check this NYTimes article on Business Insider writer Joe Weisenthal. http://t.co/Dz6vKW3c #wjchat

- 01:16:28 AM, 6-28-12
- lisawilliams (Lisa Williams)
- @ShortFormErnie My husband and I spend every Saturday afternoon together. No work, guests or kids. We call it the Marital Sabbath. #wjchat

- 01:16:28 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- A6 Weisenthal works a lot, but he always has dinner with his wife. I hope to get to that point myself. Not there yet. #wjchat

- 01:16:55 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @ShortFormErnie: A6 A point to this: Check this NYTimes article on Business Insider writer Joe Weisenthal. http://t.co/I3m2EbkF #wjchat

- 01:17:22 AM, 6-28-12
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @wjchat a6 be better at turning the Internet off. I need to be better at it myself #wjchat

- 01:17:41 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Two minutes till Q7! #wjchat

- 01:17:51 AM, 6-28-12
- adampopescu (Adam Popescu)
- @wjchat Hardest thing to do nowadays is have it all: career, family, friends, fun. But if you want it, it's there for the taking. A6 #wjchat

- 01:18:26 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- Oh, and in case you guys didn't hear, News Corp. is splitting in two! http://t.co/PRvYZzTN #bignews #wjchat

- 01:18:26 AM, 6-28-12
- vanguardiste (Bethany Waggoner)
- A6: Partner/friends/fam that believe in your work helps. But w/relationships, it's not all about you. They're a commitment too. #wjchat

- 01:18:44 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q7 At what point should you consider making a side project your main gig? #wjchat

- 01:18:46 AM, 6-28-12
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @adampopescu 'having it all' has lost all meaning these days #wjchat
- 01:19:03 AM, 6-28-12
- GormoJourno (Ryan Gorman)
- .@wjchat Q6: If I worked a 9-5, I'd have no problem making time for family and friends. Moat journos don't have a 9-5 job. #wjchat

- 01:19:11 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- RT @gteresa: @adampopescu having it all has lost all meaning these days #wjchat

- 01:19:20 AM, 6-28-12
- MarkLoundy (Mark Loundy)
- @wjchat When it comes to business relationships, a written agreement (contract) can avoid a lot of grief. Get your own lawyer. #wjchat

- 01:19:31 AM, 6-28-12
- adampopescu (Adam Popescu)
- @gteresa so has success for that matter. we define our own happiness #wjchat
- 01:19:31 AM, 6-28-12
- Shominik (Sundra Hominik)
- “@lisawilliams: Like the Marital Sabbath. #wjchat

- 01:20:06 AM, 6-28-12
- nextgenradio (Doug Mitchell)
- We have to make choices. MT Q6 How do you make room for a 9-5 (or rather 6-8), plus side projects and a healthy personal life #wjchat

- 01:20:43 AM, 6-28-12
- nextgenradio (Doug Mitchell)
- RT @gteresa: @wjchat a6 be better at turning the Internet off. I need to be better at it myself #wjchat

- 01:21:04 AM, 6-28-12
- nsandlin (Nina Sandlin)
- @wjchat A6 I always have dinner w my husband but often we eat (or cook!) at midnght. #nottonightho g'night! http://t.co/kB0nBqL1 #wjchat

- 01:21:30 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- A7 When it brings in enough bacon, or drives enough freelance work, that it you can say "bringing in the bacon." #wjchat

- 01:22:08 AM, 6-28-12
- lisawilliams (Lisa Williams)
- @wjchat I'm tempted to give a sassy answer, like "When you get laid off." #wjchat

- 01:22:15 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- A7 Even if it doesn't make a lot of money, the exposure might be worth it. #wjchat

- 01:22:15 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @ShortFormErnie: A7 When it brings in enough bacon, or drives enough freelance work, that it you can say "bringing in the bacon." #wjchat
- 01:22:36 AM, 6-28-12
- ccjao (Carren Jao)
- @GloriaSteinem from journalism to women's lib. So glad these women forged the way via @MAKERSwomen http://t.co/p4E6k0is #feminism #wjchat

- 01:22:47 AM, 6-28-12
- lisawilliams (Lisa Williams)
- @wjchat I'm always getting paid for things I did for free two or three years ago. It takes the market awhile to catch up. #wjchat

- 01:23:23 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @ShortFormErnie: A7 Even if it doesnt make a lot of money, the exposure might be worth it. #wjchat

- 01:23:38 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- A7 I found it tough to balance the blog, the job AND freelance work. But I have freelanced for AOL News & The Daily via SFB. #wjchat

- 01:23:44 AM, 6-28-12
- vanguardiste (Bethany Waggoner)
- A7: If you can't keep up w/work b/c momentum is too great. If there's real opportunity to make a living. When your heart says "now." #wjchat

- 01:23:47 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @lisawilliams: Im always getting paid for things I did for free two or three years ago. It takes the market awhile to catch up. #wjchat

- 01:24:04 AM, 6-28-12
- nsandlin (Nina Sandlin)
- @wjchat @ShortFormErnie A6 I always have dinner w my husband but often we eat (or cook!) at midnght. #notTonightTho g'night! #wjchat

- 01:24:10 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Get ready for Q8! #wjchat

- 01:24:41 AM, 6-28-12
- adampopescu (Adam Popescu)
- @ShortFormErnie being a freelancer is like being a mixtape rapper - gotta drop a lot of gems for the major to notice. They always do #wjchat

- 01:24:42 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Q8 What's in the survival kit for side projects? What do you need for success? #wjchat

- 01:24:45 AM, 6-28-12
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- A7 Can you live off it? Sustainability matters. And consider if your approach to the project will change once its your main "job." #wjchat

- 01:25:37 AM, 6-28-12
- adampopescu (Adam Popescu)
- Patience, real expectations, savings accts RT @wjchat Q8 Whats in the survival kit for side projects? What do you need for success? #wjchat

- 01:25:41 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- Key point right here. MT @ericsandy A7 Consider if your approach to the project will change once its your main "job." #wjchat

- 01:26:05 AM, 6-28-12
- NicTheEditor (Sunshine Larue)
- Agreed. RT @ShortFormErnie: A7 Even if it doesn't make a lot of money, the exposure might be worth it. #wjchat

- 01:26:06 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @adampopescu: Patience, real expectations, savings accts #wjchat

- 01:26:40 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- Q8 Organization helps. Knowing who does what where and why. Though I try, I'd kill for better business sense. #wjchat

- 01:26:47 AM, 6-28-12
- lisawilliams (Lisa Williams)
- @wjchat If I waited for someone to pay me to do something interesting I'd be waiting a long time. I just do it anyway. #wjchat

- 01:27:39 AM, 6-28-12
- lisawilliams (Lisa Williams)
- @wjchat A8 A prospect list and the ability to actually work the prospect list. #wjchat.

- 01:27:40 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @ShortFormErnie: Q8 Organization helps. Knowing who does what where and why. Though I try, Id kill for better business sense. #wjchat

- 01:27:42 AM, 6-28-12
- vanguardiste (Bethany Waggoner)
- What's goes in a Side Projects Survival Kit? RT @adampopescu: Patience, real expectations, savings accts #wjchat

- 01:28:04 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @lisawilliams: @wjchat A8 A prospect list and the ability to actually work the prospect list. #wjchat. #wjchat

- 01:28:14 AM, 6-28-12
- Toni_Tenderoni (Lezbi Lohan)
- RT @adampopescu: @ShortFormErnie being a freelancer is like being a mixtape rapper gotta drop a lot of gems for the major to notice. #wjchat

- 01:28:15 AM, 6-28-12
- lucidbeaming (Joshua Curry)
- @wjchat A8 Clarity, endurance, and intent. Mostly endurance. #wjchat

- 01:29:00 AM, 6-28-12
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- Side projects survival kit: RT @adampopescu: Patience, real expectations, savings accts #wjchat

- 01:29:11 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- RT @lucidbeaming: @wjchat A8 Clarity, endurance, and intent. Mostly endurance. #wjchat

- 01:29:26 AM, 6-28-12
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- "Intent" is a good point. RT @lucidbeaming: @wjchat A8 Clarity, endurance, and intent. Mostly endurance. #wjchat

- 01:29:52 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- We have one more BONUS question, y'all: Q9 Show-n-tell time: List your current side projects... and what do you need to grow it? #wjchat

- 01:31:48 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- A9 I can't show, but I can tell you guys I'm working on ideas regarding advertising. Will leave it at that. #wjchat

- 01:32:05 AM, 6-28-12
- lisawilliams (Lisa Williams)
- I run a learn-to-code blog for journalists: http://t.co/1lcS5A3e At 1400 followers we'll have one nerd for every daily paper. #wjchat

- 01:32:57 AM, 6-28-12
- vanguardiste (Bethany Waggoner)
- A9 A father/daughter blog where we battle it out weekly on a single issue. In dire need of Wordpress template magician & logo design #wjchat

- 01:33:06 AM, 6-28-12
- agahran (Amy Gahran)
- MT @lisawilliams: My learn-to-code blog for journos http://t.co/WJidaAn2. At 1400 followers we'll have 1 nerd for every daily paper. #wjchat

- 01:33:07 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- Awesome idea. MT @lisawilliams: I run a learn-to-code blog for journalists: http://t.co/4M9rKUTR #wjchat

- 01:33:55 AM, 6-28-12
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- A9 Non-journo-related, but: I'm writing and recording an album of songs that have been in my head for years. It's an amazing escape. #wjchat
- 01:35:10 AM, 6-28-12
- Shominik (Sundra Hominik)
- Q9 In Your Shoes Media. I need to create a fab website and find more newspapers/websites who want me to help them tell vid stories. #wjchat

- 01:35:18 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- @ericsandy Writing songs was my pre-SFB side project outlet. It's a good one. #wjchat

- 01:35:57 AM, 6-28-12
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- Nice! RT @ShortFormErnie: @ericsandy Writing songs was my pre-SFB side project outlet. Its a good one. #wjchat

- 01:36:29 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- That's a wrap folks! A big thanks to @ShortFormErnie for hosting and sharing his side project tips! #wjchat

- 01:37:00 AM, 6-28-12
- tumbyMe (tumby)
- @lisawilliams @wjchat Put. That coffee. Down. #wjchat

- 01:37:06 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Don't forget to sign up for our annual #socjourn + #wjchat @ONA Meetup! http://t.co/0DStE6o2 See you at #ONA12 #wjchat

- 01:37:10 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- RT @wjchat: Thats a wrap folks! A big thanks to @ShortFormErnie for hosting and sharing his side project tips! #wjchat

- 01:37:28 AM, 6-28-12
- kimbui (P. Kim Bui)
- RT @wjchat: Don't forget to sign up for our annual #socjourn + #wjchat @ONA Meetup! http://t.co/0DStE6o2 See you at #ONA12 #wjchat

- 01:37:37 AM, 6-28-12
- wjchat (wjchat)
- Thanks for joining and making this another great #wjchat

- 01:37:43 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- Thanks again everyone! Shoot me a tweet sometime if you have an awesome side project. And check out @ShortFormBlog! #wjchat

- 01:38:00 AM, 6-28-12
- MikeRoe (Mike Roe)
- @wjchat A9 a) Comedy (sketch, stand-up, improv); b) Geek Pilgrims podcast (http://t.co/mogIsZFt); my hub: http://t.co/f4xjSNGY #wjchat

- 01:38:15 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- RT @wjchat: Dont forget to sign up for our annual #socjourn + #wjchat @ONA Meetup! http://t.co/Y2ri6t3l See you at #ONA12 #wjchat

- 01:38:52 AM, 6-28-12
- ericsandy (Eric Sandy)
- Great chat tonight! Thanks for the input, @ShortFormErnie. As always, plenty of food for thought here. Loved the topic this evening. #wjchat
- 01:38:59 AM, 6-28-12
- Shominik (Sundra Hominik)
- Thanks @ShortFormErnie and everyone else. Bye #wjchat

- 01:39:13 AM, 6-28-12
- SarahDayOwen (Sarah Day Owen)
- RT @wjchat: That's a wrap folks! A big thanks to @ShortFormErnie for hosting and sharing his side project tips! #wjchat

- 01:39:23 AM, 6-28-12
- gteresa (Teresa Gorman)
- @ShortFormErnie thanks for hosting! #wjchat

- 01:39:29 AM, 6-28-12
- MikeRoe (Mike Roe)
- @wjchat A8 Survival kit: Knowing all types of social media, making connections w/ people, always observing trends, being ubiquitous. #wjchat

- 01:39:42 AM, 6-28-12
- ShortFormErnie (Ernie Smith)
- Thanks! It was rad! RT @gteresa: @ShortFormErnie thanks for hosting! #wjchat

- 01:40:39 AM, 6-28-12
- jimmcbee (jimmcbee)
- @ShortFormErnie @wjchat Was unable to check in tonight. Is there a roundup I can look over when I get home? #wjchat

- 01:47:53 AM, 6-28-12
- KeysLivin (Social Islander)
- RT @SocialBenjamin: “@wjchat: LR3 do you bounce ideas off of? #wjchat” Artist of different mediums. #cultureexchanges http://t.co/WxX6DDb5

- 03:49:47 AM, 6-28-12
- jmfbrooks (Jeanne Brooks)
- RT @dancow: Any news-dev want to help me teach a programming class at #ONA12 ? You get free registration. Msg me if interested #wjchat

- 11:36:20 AM, 6-28-12
- TMGmedia (TMG Custom Media)
- 3 Things a Good Web Journalist Needs to Do Post-Wheaties http://t.co/mKdiqALl by @danielfford #wjchat #journalism

- 12:39:04 PM, 6-28-12
- hanelly (Andrew Hanelly)
- 3 things a good web journalist needs to do every morning http://t.co/swZlQOuD #wjchat #socjourn Typical intensity from @danielfford

- 12:40:33 PM, 6-28-12
- JessPuente (Jessica Puente)
- RT @hanelly: 3 things a good web journalist needs to do every morning http://t.co/swZlQOuD #wjchat #socjourn Typical intensity from @danielfford

- 12:43:15 PM, 6-28-12
- akaanuli_tweets (AlsoKnownAs Anuli)
- “@hanelly 3 things a good web journalist needs to do every morning http://t.co/hvrwh3iK #wjchat (cont) http://t.co/ROSQHVXL

- 01:08:07 PM, 6-28-12
- jmfbrooks (Jeanne Brooks)
- Done! RT @wjchat: Don't forget to sign up for our annual #socjourn + #wjchat @ONA Meetup! http://t.co/4nzeyEpo See you at #ONA12 #wjchat
- 01:38:06 PM, 6-28-12
- judylynncin (Judy Cinque Realtor®)
- RT @KeysLivin: #florida #sunset @visitflorida #wjchat @ The Florida Keys!!! http://t.co/CZDOf4Kc

- 02:54:45 PM, 6-28-12
- henrymlopez (Henry M. Lopez)
- Who's doing the best job covering today's SCITUS DECISION ONLINE? Post links. #wjchat #journchat

- 03:00:15 PM, 6-28-12
- jmfbrooks (Jeanne Brooks)
- Wld love to know RT @henrymlopez: Who's doing the best job covering today's #SCOTUS DECISION ONLINE? Post links. #wjchat #journchat

- 03:30:06 PM, 6-28-12
- ONA (Online News Assn.)
- RT @wjchat: We're happy to officially announce our annual #socjourn + #wjchat @ONA Meetup! http://t.co/CzX0GMD3 See you at #ONA12 #wjchat

- 04:08:19 PM, 6-28-12
- LauraNorton (Laura (Norton) Amico)
- RT @ONA: RT @wjchat: We're happy to officially announce our annual #socjourn + #wjchat @ONA Meetup! http://t.co/CzX0GMD3 See you at #ONA12 #wjchat

- 05:28:07 PM, 6-28-12
- Manoushz (Manoush Zomorodi)
- This week's #wjchat & #journchat got me thinking a lot about journalist's career paths. INFOGRAPHIC http://t.co/M4kk5nLY

- 05:28:13 PM, 6-28-12
- ElinSilveous (Elin Silveous)
- Anyone #media, #journalists tracking health, insurance advertising during #ACA #SCOTUS coverage? TY. #HCSM #WJChat @pewresearch @spj_tweets

- 06:44:09 PM, 6-28-12
- ShannonEvansSM (Shannon Evans )
- RT @manoushz: This week's #wjchat & #journchat got me thinking a lot about journalist's career paths. INFOGRAPHIC http://t.co/jLppyjyb

- 06:46:18 PM, 6-28-12
- JustSherpas (Just Sherpas)
- RT @wjchat: Don't forget to sign up for our annual #socjourn + #wjchat @ONA Meetup! http://t.co/0DStE6o2 See you at #ONA12 #wjchat

- 07:52:56 PM, 6-28-12
- stephrguzman (Stephanie Guzman)
- Let me just say @muckrack is awesome. Love the daily emails. Lets me know what's on #journos radar & where ppl get jobs. #wjchat

- 08:32:57 PM, 6-28-12
- ClairDogg (Clair Wyant)
- Lessons journalists can learn from CNN iReports. http://t.co/BjEJs470 (via @mashable) #WJChat

- 09:16:04 PM, 6-28-12
- hanelly (Andrew Hanelly)
- Why news bias is all about the framing. http://t.co/YZ6Ipi5I #framingtheory #sociology #news #wjchat

- 09:58:27 PM, 6-28-12
- __CCE (Craig Carter-Edwards)
- RT @hanelly: Why news bias is all about the framing. http://t.co/YZ6Ipi5I #framingtheory #sociology #news #wjchat

- 10:01:38 PM, 6-28-12
- PhilipHKearney (Phil Kearney)
- "@hanelly: Re:news bias...framing. http://t.co/M2P2I5WD #framingtheory #news #wjchat" SAY "A", INFER "B", CONCLUDE "C"... but only said "A".

- 10:22:39 PM, 6-28-12
- PhilipHKearney (Phil Kearney)
- @hanelly: Re:news bias...framing. http://t.co/M2P2I5WD #framingtheory #news #wjchat" SAY "A", INFER "B", CONCLUDE "C"... but only said "A".
