We argued previously that a soft deadline for submissions is better than a hard deadline. Now we’re going to argue the opposite: that a hard deadline can be preferable to a soft deadline. Continue reading Why a Hard Deadline Is Better Than a Soft Deadline
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Why a Soft Deadline Is Better Than a Hard Deadline
One of the most basic decisions about any call is whether to set a soft or hard deadline for submissions. Unlike a hard deadline, which is carved in stone, a soft deadline provides authors with a target date to submit their work, with the understanding that the deadline will be extended.
A soft deadline is better than a hard deadline because:
Continue reading Why a Soft Deadline Is Better Than a Hard Deadline
Why Your Conference Needs an Official Twitter #Hashtag
Attendees are going to tweet about your conference. You can either let them self-organize (bad idea) or you can help them in their efforts simply by creating and promoting an official hashtag (great idea).
Continue reading Why Your Conference Needs an Official Twitter #Hashtag
What to Include in Every Call
Wondering what information you should include in your call? Here’s our checklist of the key pieces of information every call should have. Continue reading What to Include in Every Call
New Feature: Test Mode
Call administrators now have the option of testing a call in ProposalSpace before making it live.
Here’s how it works:
Continue reading New Feature: Test Mode
Word’s Hidden Costs
You should never distribute your call as a Word file for people to fill out and send back to you. It might seem like a fast, easy solution—especially for smaller calls—but it will end up costing you more than you think.
Here are just some of the challenges you face using Word:
Continue reading Word’s Hidden Costs
First Impressions
How many times have you heard someone say (or have said yourself): “This food is terrible. Try it.”?
Well, that’s the impression we got when we came across a recent call for abstracts that included 25 pages of instructions explaining how to use their online submission system.
4 Tips for Getting Announcement Emails Noticed
The most important part of any email is the subject line. Think of it as the “packaging” for your message. Not only should it summarize the contents, it must also pique the recipient’s interest enough to make him want to open the message to find out more.
So why do so many conferences send out call notices with uninteresting subject lines like “Annual Meeting Call for Speakers Now Open” or “Call for Speakers – Annual Meeting”? Are call announcements an exception to the rule? Of course not. Continue reading 4 Tips for Getting Announcement Emails Noticed
How Not to Write a Call for Papers
Dr. Jody Byrne has received quite a few calls for papers over the years. One he received recently, however, really caught his attention… for all the wrong reasons.
Tweet Archive
Note: As of 7/26/15, it appears TweetNotes is no longer online. If you wish to share other applications to assist with organizing, engaging, or managing Twitter, feel free to comment below!
For anyone who wants to capture and archive tweets from a conference, you might want to check out TweetNotes.