{"id":2074,"date":"2020-05-13T05:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2020.us.wordcamp.org\/?p=2074"},"modified":"2020-05-16T12:47:17","modified_gmt":"2020-05-16T17:47:17","slug":"announcing-speaker-office-hours-part-one-picking-a-topic-for-your-submission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/us.wordcamp.org\/2020\/announcing-speaker-office-hours-part-one-picking-a-topic-for-your-submission\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcing Speaker Office Hours Part One: Picking a Topic for Your Submission"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/2020.us.wordcamp.org\/files\/2020\/05\/WCUS2020_IOH_Topic_Selection.jpg?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"African American woman laughing among other attendees at a WCUS 2019 workshop\" class=\"wp-image-2112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2020\/files\/2020\/05\/WCUS2020_IOH_Topic_Selection.jpg?w=850&amp;ssl=1 850w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2020\/files\/2020\/05\/WCUS2020_IOH_Topic_Selection.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2020\/files\/2020\/05\/WCUS2020_IOH_Topic_Selection.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/us.wordcamp.org\/2020\/files\/2020\/05\/WCUS2020_IOH_Topic_Selection.jpg?resize=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever hesitated to apply to speak at WordCamp?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If so, you are not alone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Picking a topic can be daunting. WordPress is diverse and growing. While a good problem to have, it makes choosing the right topic so much more difficult and can be a major roadblock, whether you\u2019re new to WordCamps or a veteran speaker.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>However, the WordCamp US programming team is here to help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join them<strong> Saturday, May 16,<\/strong> <strong>at 11am CDT\/12pm EDT <\/strong>for Part One of two<strong> Interactive Office Hours<\/strong> dedicated to helping you pick a topic for your talk. This will be taking place in WordPress Slack &#8211; the WCUS CHANNEL. If you haven&#8217;t yet signed up for WordPress Slack, please follow the instructions at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chat.wordpress.org\/\">https:\/\/chat.wordpress.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Pick a Topic<\/strong> will walk you through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>4 different types of talks you could give<\/li><li>Who the audience is for WCUS<\/li><li>Broader recommendations to consider when brainstorming your topic as well as specific prompts that can help<\/li><li>Narrowing your ideas<\/li><li>Finally, writing out the answers to Who, What, Why, etc.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And remember, <strong>this is an interactive session<\/strong>. Come prepared to discuss your ideas and ask questions of the friendly, helpful volunteers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f8e9bf\"><a href=\"https:\/\/2020.us.wordcamp.org\/2020\/05\/16\/announcing-speaker-office-hours-part-two-submitting-your-pitch\/\">This event has passed. Please visit Part 2, to sign up for the next session.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t have a Make WordPress Slack Handle? Head over to <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/chat\/\">make.wordpress.org\/chat\/<\/a> and get one now.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a great opportunity for any speaker to brush up on their topic submission skills. To take advantage of this unique, 100% Slack-based opportunity and get ready for Part Two which will focus on pitching your talk and writing your proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See you Saturday!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever hesitated to apply to speak at WordCamp? If so, you are not alone.&nbsp; Picking a topic can be daunting. WordPress is diverse and growing. 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