LIVE Discord Events?
Hello, lovelies!
I've recently had my attention drawn to TikTok Subscriptions, which is basically extra cash for extra content, most notably live TikTok events. I thought this might be a cool avenue to explore, but when I talked to fans, I learned about a lot of problems with that service.
But I still like the idea of live events, and since I already have a Patreon (and we're nearly 1000 paid subscribers), I thought that I would ask you guys some questions.
First and foremost: what would you want the live event to be? A Q&A? A live reading of some of my work? Or not live at all, but a recording of a topic discussed beforehand? (Maybe something like a reaction to hot takes or whatever.)
Secondly: if we were to do a live event, what's the best time for everyone? I'd hate to schedule an event and have most people be unable to make it. Check out the poll below.
I'm just trying to get some basic info before I commit to anything.
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My job doesn't have a set schedule, working a four days/nights in and four days off, so it's hard for me to have that one day that would suit me best. I could join whenever it is live and I have time or watch the recordings and vids from the livestream.
As someone who does shift work, I never really get to participate in live events generally speaking
I would love a recorded option between work, being on the west coast and being auntie to four dogs one of which is still a puppy in the velociraptor phase. Setting time aside and actually being able to do the thing is another.
I'm there with ya!
Evenings are usually the best for me. I'm open to days but it's easier to attend if I've finished work for the day.
Hmm, Halloween is approaching. Any way for folks to share their costumes based on your characters? I would especially love to see Sphinxes, Salamanders, and Chimeras, though I love the creativity people show in all of the costumes!
If the live event works well enough to repeat periodically perhaps rotate through various themes/topics? Right now I'm curious about the ins & outs of coming out with a cookbook. Other insight/anecdotes on writing and getting published would be welcome. Perhaps, with permission, sharing more fan art (I love seeing those!). Q&A time is always a good segment. Maybe guest hosts such as Nick or your Mom (can also be useful if you get sick or have a schedule conflict, all assuming a regularly scheduled live, of course).
Offering a recording after would certainly be a helpful addition. For figuring out a best time and day perhaps take your top scoring results and have a second poll asking folks to rank each as to whether or not they could attend? For instance, Sunday afternoon might have been listed by someone who could happily attend at any weekend time slot.
Having a recorded version would be great so that people have the chance to see it even if they couldn't attend the live. Saturday or Sundays in the afternoon/evening would probably be solid choices timewise.
Lol, I am flexible for the most part. Retired/Disabled. I like the idea of live, I suggested a live discord, I like the idea of it being recorded for viewing later! I am EST so just need to figure out the time zone differences.
Would there be a possibility of recording the lives and leaving them up, so us in awkward timezones can still catch them?
I second this. (Even for those of us *not* in awkward timezones!)