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I did this once with Build Good Software[1], turning it into an essay[2]. It was... so much work. The talk was wonderful to give and while I ultimately did enjo

I did this once with Build Good Software[1], turning it into an essay[2]. It was... so much work. The talk was wonderful to give and while I ultimately did enjoy writing up my monologue in essay form I've never duplicated this practice because of how much work it ended up being. Back before the pandemic I'd turn around a complicated talk topic like this in roughly a month of work but this one took easily two, three months to complete because of the essay. [1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdO4VN1IDI0&list=PLPzMpGTwiBD0TBDW2oMefYg99g46TG1w5&index=10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdO4VN1IDI0&list=PLPzMpGTwiB... [2]: https://blog.troutwine.us/2017/02/10/build-good-software/ https://blog.troutwine.us/2017/02/10/build-good-software/

abnercoimbre 4y ago
If an organizer were to write the essay, would you be angry? Guess it depends on how much you trust them. I'm the host of a conference [0] and was planning to turn last year's audience favorites into blog posts (as a way to promote the next event.) [0] https://handmade-seattle.com https://handmade-seattle.com
- troutwine 4y ago
  Nah, I wouldn't be angry at all, especially since conference organizers usually ask about that kind of thing. But there's also a non-trivial difference between summarizing a monologue and adapting material between mediums without losing the basic argument; in my experience conferences do summary and not adaptation. Collaborating on an adaptation might be an interesting experience. Never have done that. Your conference looks cool. I hope it goes well.
  - abnercoimbre 4y ago
    This was much needed feedback. > Your conference looks cool. I hope it goes well. Thanks. Same :)
herbertl 4y ago
Thanks for your comment, it's awesome to see. This essay is literally 12,000+ words (including quotes), you could make a book out of it! 3 questions: 1. Over the 2–3 months, how many hours did it take to write it? 2. Did the post reach more people than the video? (You're nearly at 1,000 views with it!) 3. Are you glad you wrote it?
- troutwine 4y ago
  1. Oh boy, it's been five years now. I really couldn't say. A few hundred, easy? 2. Couldn't tell you. I don't track that sort of thing. 3. I am. It's an argument I still find compelling and I've had nice emails about it now and again over the years.
  - herbertl 4y ago
    Thank you!

abnercoimbre 4y ago

If an organizer were to write the essay, would you be angry? Guess it depends on how much you trust them. I'm the host of a conference [0] and was planning to turn last year's audience favorites into blog posts (as a way to promote the next event.) [0] https://handmade-seattle.com https://handmade-seattle.com

troutwine 4y ago
Nah, I wouldn't be angry at all, especially since conference organizers usually ask about that kind of thing. But there's also a non-trivial difference between summarizing a monologue and adapting material between mediums without losing the basic argument; in my experience conferences do summary and not adaptation. Collaborating on an adaptation might be an interesting experience. Never have done that. Your conference looks cool. I hope it goes well.
- abnercoimbre 4y ago
  This was much needed feedback. > Your conference looks cool. I hope it goes well. Thanks. Same :)

herbertl 4y ago

Thanks for your comment, it's awesome to see. This essay is literally 12,000+ words (including quotes), you could make a book out of it! 3 questions: 1. Over the 2–3 months, how many hours did it take to write it? 2. Did the post reach more people than the video? (You're nearly at 1,000 views with it!) 3. Are you glad you wrote it?

troutwine 4y ago
1. Oh boy, it's been five years now. I really couldn't say. A few hundred, easy? 2. Couldn't tell you. I don't track that sort of thing. 3. I am. It's an argument I still find compelling and I've had nice emails about it now and again over the years.
- herbertl 4y ago
  Thank you!