Digital Livings - The Report

How new media writers do, could and will make their way in the world

Written for De Montfort University by Chris Meade if:book

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Background to the report

The Online MA in Creative Writing and New Media at De Montfort University was so innovative that there isn't an obvious career path for its graduates nor an established group of successful role models for students to look to for inspiration. The Digital Livings project is finding out how writers are carving out professional careers in new media, starting with a survey of UK writers and expanding worldwide later in the year.

Which skills do new media writers possess? Where do they sell their work? What advice do they have to offer those wishing to follow in their footsteps?

Chris Meade, currently a student on the MA and also co-Director of the Institute for the Future of the Book , has been commissioned by Professor Sue Thomas  to find out. His first report will be published in June 2008 and presented at the NLab Social Networks Conference at De Montfort University, Leicester, UK

Digital Livings is an NLab project. NLab was created with funding to De Montfort University from HEIF3, a partnership between HEFCE, the Office of Science and Innovation (OSI) and the Department for Education and Skills (DfES). It is directed by Professor Sue Thomas. For more information see About NLab

For more information about Digital Livings please contact Chris Meade or Professor Sue Thomas

Background to the report

The Online MA in Creative Writing and New Media at De Montfort University was so innovative that there isn't an obvious career path for its graduates nor an established group of successful role models for students to look to for inspiration. The Digital Livings project is finding out how writers are carving out professional careers in new media, starting with a survey of UK writers and expanding worldwide later in the year.

Which skills do new media writers possess? Where do they sell their work? What advice do they have to offer those wishing to follow in their footsteps?

Chris Meade, currently a student on the MA and also co-Director of the Institute for the Future of the Book , has been commissioned by Professor Sue Thomas  to find out. His first report will be published in June 2008 and presented at the NLab Social Networks Conference at De Montfort University, Leicester, UK

Digital Livings is an NLab project. NLab was created with funding to De Montfort University from HEIF3, a partnership between HEFCE, the Office of Science and Innovation (OSI) and the Department for Education and Skills (DfES). It is directed by Professor Sue Thomas. For more information see About NLab

For more information about Digital Livings please contact Chris Meade or Professor Sue Thomas