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The biggest problem with the "talk industry", if you can call it that, is the talk selection process. You may have the best talk in the world, but if your propo
by freework 13y ago
The biggest problem with the "talk industry", if you can call it that, is the talk selection process. You may have the best talk in the world, but if your proposal doesn't get approved, you ain't giving the talk, no matter what.
The author talks down on giving "tool talks". I agree, those are the most boring talks to listen to, but at the same time, "tool talks" are pretty much the only way to get a speaking slot these days. Those kinds of talks are easy to create a coherent proposal. The more interesting out of the ordinary talks are hard to propose.
- bscofield 13y agoTalk selection varies dramatically from one conference to the next (as it should). That said, there are ways to get your content out there without going through a formal CFP process: * Many conferences have lightning talk sessions, which are much more open to speakers (though they're much shorter slots). * Local user groups are almost always looking for willing speakers. * You can record yourself giving the talk and post it online.