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diff --git a/2021/cfp.md b/2021/cfp.md index c0b35274..e854b338 100644 --- a/2021/cfp.md +++ b/2021/cfp.md @@ -110,10 +110,10 @@ As you think about your talk, consider what you can share in: - **Up to 40 minutes total:** What would benefit from a deep dive? How do you keep it engaging? -When you write your proposal, outline what you plan to talk about if -you have 5-10 minutes. If you would like to propose a longer talk, -outline what you might include for a 5-10 minute talk, a 20-minute -talk, and optionally a 40-minute talk. +When writing your proposal, please write an outline of what you would like to +discuss if you had 5-10 minutes. If you would like to propose a longer talk, +please also provide outlines for the shorter formats to make it easier for us +to schedule everything. Example for a 40-minute talk: diff --git a/2021/emacsconf-2021-cfp.org b/2021/emacsconf-2021-cfp.org index a24e0db4..8665fbfb 100644 --- a/2021/emacsconf-2021-cfp.org +++ b/2021/emacsconf-2021-cfp.org @@ -14,9 +14,8 @@ your experiments and adventures with the Emacs text editor / operating system / way of life! We welcome speakers of *all backgrounds* and *all levels of experience*, including newcomers giving their first talk. What have you found exciting about Emacs lately? What do you -wish someone had told you when you were starting out or learning more? -What part of your workflow might inspire someone to get into Emacs or -go deeper? +wish someone had told you when you were starting out? What part of +your workflow might inspire someone to get into Emacs or go deeper? A great way to get started with writing a proposal is to start by exploring the programs from previous years: [[https://emacsconf.org/2020/schedule/][2020]], [[https://emacsconf.org/2019/schedule/][2019]], [[https://emacsconf.org/2015/schedule/][2015]], [[https://emacsconf.org/2013/#program][2013]]. @@ -32,12 +31,12 @@ it if EmacsConf 2021 could highlight interesting perspectives and reflect the diversity of our community. If you know someone who might have a good idea for a talk, please reach out to them and encourage them to submit a proposal. Many people (especially from -underrepresented groups such as women, people of colour, and -non-developers) might not consider themselves expert enough to share -their thoughts. If you let them know that you value their knowledge -and maybe even suggest something that you think others would like to -hear more about, they may realize that they have something worth -sharing and that we would love to hear from them. +underrepresented groups such as women, people of colour, +non-developers, etc.) might not consider themselves expert enough to +share their thoughts. If you let them know that you value their +knowledge and maybe even suggest something that you think others would +like to hear more about, they may realize that they have something +worth sharing and that we would love to hear from them. * Important dates @@ -86,10 +85,10 @@ As you think about your talk, consider what you can share in: - *Up to 40 minutes total:* What would benefit from a deep dive? How do you keep it engaging? -When you write your proposal, outline what you plan to talk about if -you have 5-10 minutes. If you would like to propose a longer talk, -outline what you might include for a 5-10 minute talk, a 20-minute -talk, and optionally a 40-minute talk. +When writing your proposal, please write an outline of what you would +like to discuss if you had 5-10 minutes. If you would like to propose +a longer talk, please also provide outlines for the shorter formats to +make it easier for us to schedule everything. Example for a 40-minute talk: |