Gimmicks are good when they're gimmicks. #vizedschat
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I came to slow down the conversation. I'll try better next time. :( #vizedschat
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I got distracted by the need to buy tickets off of Craigslist. But here I am. Early for next week. #vizedschat
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Hey all. What's up? Tweetchat is kinda sucking tonight. #vizedschat
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I think we're nimble and designed to be that way, but I wish we could breathe and analyze rather than just repeat everyone else. #vizedschat
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End result? Only an hour or so to design a package most days. #vizedschat
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2.) We can use Post stories, but because of reason number 1 and our 7:30 deadline, we're beholden to their editorial process. #vizedschat
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1) The main editor greatly prefers using day-of stories over stuff we can plan/design in advance. #vizedschat
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You know, Express' news coverage at times can be a bit of a struggle editorially. For a couple of reasons: #vizedschat
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On the cutout: LeBron's head looks kind of pointy. And the outline around the shoes? Needed more detail work. :/ #vizedschat
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And about my execution issues, it's the cutout. It was "good enough" when it should've been perfect. #vizedschat
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First, we had him hugging a Dolphin. Then holding onto the Stanley Cup. Today we have a photo of him skydiving. #vizedschat
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For our People page, we have been trying to find the most absurd possible photos we can of the Bieb. #vizedschat
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Speaking of Justin Bieber, we've been having fun with him in the paper lately. #vizedschat
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An underrated '80s moment: www.youtube.com/watch #vizedschat
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Congrats Jim! #vizedschat
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Keep that in mind. #vizedschat
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On "executions": I think certain online news entities see the current newspaper climate and see "opportunity." #vizedschat
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My ad revenue isn't huge, but it generates enough freelance work that I'm not just working for free. #vizedschat
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I think, in a lot of ways, AOL News validates (and funds) the time I spend working on SFB. #vizedschat
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They have a great base for it with Engadget and TMZ. #vizedschat
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By the way, I totally give a big up to AOL News as a great freelance place. Lots of freedom with my work. #vizedschat
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Multiple days on 3 hours sleep. But to see #congressionalexpendituresaolnewswoot go up … so worth it #vizedschat
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What I can tell you about freelance on top of a full-time job and blogging: A lot of work. I'm beat. #vizedschat
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I'll be running late tonight but will eventually be here to talk about freelance! #vizedschat
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Heh heh. Alright, I think I'm out of here, guys. Vacation's over. Got work tomorrow. Boo. Later. #vizedschat
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Wordpress is a cinch, seriously. #vizedschat
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Sorry there aren't more people here. Jim is out of town this week too. Last week, he was in MI. Now he's in WY. #vizedschat
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YES! Alvin Greene just followed me on Twitter! #vizedschat
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Hi Amy! How's it going? #vizedschat
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