We are moving right along here. Moleskines are being ordered, people are sending me their mailing info, ideas are starting to float around my head for the first round of pages.
I have not heard back from Will Schaff, so I am assuming he is not going to join us. Ian and Michelle are on the fence, they are concerned that 7 pages are too much for 3 weeks at a time over the course of the whole year. What does everyone think about extending the time we have the books to a full month? Ian, Michelle, would this help? Ian also wants to know if he has to be held to the full 7 pages. Say he can only get to 3 or 4, is that okay with everyone? I told him I would put it out to the group and let everyone weigh in. This is my first attempt at organizing a Moleskine exchange, so everyone bear with me, we'll get all the details ironed out soon.
One thing you should all know about me, I spend the weekends away from the computer. So, if you write me on a Saturday or Sunday don't expect to hear back from me until Monday, okay?!
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Ian confirmed!
I can do whatever, I am in no matter the time frame.
I don't care either way. But then again, I haven't tried to do 7 sketches in three weeks and may find it onerous? Dunno.
I'm joined up and have my moleskin and I wrote a little blurb about myself on the page where you write your name and address.
Yes, I will make every effort to do 7 pages. But it's prudent to be flexible on workload because we never know what's around the corner...
but I think a month is best, including mailing time. It's neat and easy to remember - you know you have to mail it on the same day each month.
I absolutely don't mind if people cut back from 7 pages, although... I think how many pages you fill up depends on how high your personal standards are at the moment. I bet they will fluctuate throughout the course of this project. :D
In my experience, doing circular trades like this usually ends up taking longer than anyone expects, so we should be prepared for that. I think it helps to have a (somewhat) relaxed attitude. Also, if possible, I suggest that you do delivery confirmation when shipping the books... USPS likes to make things vanish occasionally.
I don't know what type of confirmation is available for overseas shipping... whatever it is probably costs an insane amount of postage, so whatever. :)
Jess brings up some great points, we all need to be relaxed and have fun with this!
7 pages is the goal, but if you don't make that, no one is going to freak out. The idea is just to share work and create a community!
I opened my Moleskine last night and counted the pages, (can anyone say OCD) there are actually 106 pages in there, so if you want you can do up to 8. I am sure each month will be different, go with the flow, be respectful, and have fun!
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