For the Record:ConservativeFuture.com
I loved the opportunity to write for CF's website - http://www.conservativefuture.com/. The Copywriters teams are a great way to involve members - after all you don't have to live in London to contribute to CF's flagship source of information.
When Richard Jackson and I were approached about running two teams of writers for the site, I thought it was a great idea and we both set about trying to deliver a massive amount of material (10 articles per week, up from 2 per month).
I enjoyed the challenge of figuring out a system that would work to produce the least work per person, but the greatest results.
Today, the Copywriters teams encompass nearly 50 people (70 on an informal basis). They are all ages and from all backgrounds. 29 year old academics, mix with students who have just finished their GCSEs. Many writers would not otherwise be involved in CF. They receive training at our writing workshops, which we are soon to open to the senior party. (CF.com alumni include ConservativeHome's Sam Coates, Exec member Claire Palmer, and North Southwark and Bermondsey Chairman Martin Cakebread)
Importantly, I no longer manage the teams on a day-to-day basis. Writers who have worked their way through the ranks now run their own teams. For specific projects, eg campaigns and scripts for CF TV I will give them some input, but they are in charge and thriving in the role.
The Copywriter Team's success was my inspiration in standing for the NME last year, I thought that if we could introduce those clear systems of working, the potential of our members would be huge. I'll talk later about CF TV and CF Net, but needless to say the possibilities are there for greater participation by ordinary members to make our organisation much better.
ConservativeFuture.com will soon be revamped according to the plan I have helped to draw up. In addition the presence of our new internet tools (CF TV and CF Net) will increase the ability of CF to communicate with both the public and its own members (communication between centre and regions is frighteningly bad).
If I stand a chance of winning this election it will be based on my record, I am happy to measure what I have done for CF against any other candidate.
When Richard Jackson and I were approached about running two teams of writers for the site, I thought it was a great idea and we both set about trying to deliver a massive amount of material (10 articles per week, up from 2 per month).
I enjoyed the challenge of figuring out a system that would work to produce the least work per person, but the greatest results.
Today, the Copywriters teams encompass nearly 50 people (70 on an informal basis). They are all ages and from all backgrounds. 29 year old academics, mix with students who have just finished their GCSEs. Many writers would not otherwise be involved in CF. They receive training at our writing workshops, which we are soon to open to the senior party. (CF.com alumni include ConservativeHome's Sam Coates, Exec member Claire Palmer, and North Southwark and Bermondsey Chairman Martin Cakebread)
Importantly, I no longer manage the teams on a day-to-day basis. Writers who have worked their way through the ranks now run their own teams. For specific projects, eg campaigns and scripts for CF TV I will give them some input, but they are in charge and thriving in the role.
The Copywriter Team's success was my inspiration in standing for the NME last year, I thought that if we could introduce those clear systems of working, the potential of our members would be huge. I'll talk later about CF TV and CF Net, but needless to say the possibilities are there for greater participation by ordinary members to make our organisation much better.
ConservativeFuture.com will soon be revamped according to the plan I have helped to draw up. In addition the presence of our new internet tools (CF TV and CF Net) will increase the ability of CF to communicate with both the public and its own members (communication between centre and regions is frighteningly bad).
If I stand a chance of winning this election it will be based on my record, I am happy to measure what I have done for CF against any other candidate.
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