Citizen Journalist: Understand & Report the News Around You

A project in Portland, OR by Microcosm Publishing
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Media activist Lisa Loving teaches you the skills and ethics of reporting on what matters.
Backers: 85
Average Pledge Per Backer: $51

Funded: $4,341 of $4,000
Dates: Oct 10th -> Oct 31st (21 days)
Project By: Microcosm Publishing
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Latest News

Goal Reached: Together, We Have the Power!

October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Beloved supporters: You have lit a tiny candle in a very dark world. The Kickstarter goal for “Street Reporter: Understand and Report the News in Your Community” has already reached its funding goal. We stand right now at 104 percent.  My heart... (Read More)

Your Support is So Impactful Right Now -- Thanks for Investing in Our Future

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I want to extend the warmest thanks to all of “Street Journalist's" supporters so far. We're 77 percent there! This project has grown and stretched even as the kickstarter has beamed across the Milky Way Galaxy, gaining steam. You are amazing and... (Read More)

Street Journalist - the making of a title (and why we've changed this one)

October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi backers, Title development is one of the most difficult aspects of producing a book. It seems simple on the surface, but it usually starts before the author begins writing and takes a long and winding path. There's a lot to consider: what... (Read More)

Thank you from Lisa!

October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a message from Lisa Loving, Citizen Journalist author: Dear supporters:  Thank you again and again for putting cash on the table for an important book! When I think about the reach of this work, I think about the people I have trained in... (Read More)

Day 1: 14%!

October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi first-day backers: Thank you for being among the first to believe in this book! It's been a balm to watch your pledges roll in, amidst the noise and mayhem of social media and news right now.  If you're up for it, please consider sharing this... (Read More)

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