I seem to have, somehow, set off a reaction around some parts of town with my "I Broke A Sweat Today" entry of a few days ago.
MCN is going fine, thanks. I don’t know if this year will see the kind of revenue growth we have had every year we have been in business, but in this economy, staying even or having a small increase is a cause for celebration.
There are challenges in being a survivor. And if there is any real discomfort here, it's survivor's guilt.
Money is not an issue that keeps me up at night. What does keep me thinking is not unlike the situation with independent-film distribution… there is plenty of money, but how much money is enough, how do we feel good or honorable about using the money we have, and how does one decide which opportunity is “the right one?”
Our job at MCN, as it has been from the start, is to create an atmosphere that inspires those who write for us to do work that inspires them to their best, as well as to highlight the work of the best writers from other outlets to promote through aggregation. (We, sadly, miss some great work, no doubt. And we don’t link every kind of writing or every subject matter. But we keep trying to bring you the best.)
In any case, I am always taken aback by the kind words and thoughts that come when I write one of my ennui-laden posts. And I thank you.
Read the complete post at http://www.mcnblogs.com/thehotblog/archives/2008/10/just_for_the_re_1.html