In the past, I never willingly subscribed to newsletters as my inbox was overflowing anyway and I felt most didn't offer any new insights that I wasn't already capturing via my own online curation tools. But recently I've subscribed to three newsletters that I think are actually quite good if you are interested in multi-media storytelling. The reason I like these three is because they actually create a dialogue around the ideas rather than just reporting on them. If you get a chance, check them out.
1. Thinking Aloud by Adam Westbrook
Adam Westbrook is an independent digital producer and publisher living in Paris. You can follow him at @adamwestbrook. His newsletter Thinking Aloud, covers an array of interesting reading material on the subjects of digital storytelling but he also writes a number of pieces himself, most recently on the Web Video problem here. His approachable style and interesting picks make Thinking Aloud a great resource when it arrives in your inbox.
FROM ADAM: Remember this mailing list is intended for people who want to have a conversation about the future of publishing and storytelling. If this doesn't sound like you, or you're don't think you'll bother to read anything, then please do unsubscribe. I honestly won't mind! I'm not trying to build a huge mailing list (there are fewer than 200 of you on it now) but a meaningful one
2. Storythings by Matt Locke
A recent launch, Storythings is a weekly recap of the top interesting stories about digital, media, storytelling and what seems to capture Matt's imagination. He writes a quick overview of the articles so you know what to expect. I particularly like that he includes the time each article or video will take so I know if I can commit to it. It's a useful feature that I'm surprised hasn't been adapted by more publishers. Matt launched Storythings in 2011 to explore new ways of telling stories and he created a great new event called The Story, which brings people together from gaming, books, video and photography for a day to explore new ways to tell stories. You can follow him at @matlock.
3. StoryCenter from the Center for Digital Storytelling
The Center for Digital Storytelling is a group that "support people in sharing and bearing witness to stories that lead to learning, action, and positive change." They have recently launched StoryLab, a hub for innovation to improve the public discourse. Their newsletter covers Q&As with well-known storytellers as well as new projects and the latest thinking in creating engaging experiences. A smart blog and a great resource, I recommend checking out their site and books here or follow them at @storycenter.
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