3 Quotes & Sayings By Alan C Martin

Alan C. Martin is the founder of the Institute for the Future of the Book, an organization that focuses on how technology changes reading and writing. He is also the author of three books - The Digital Reader, The Digital Reader Goes to School, and The Digital Reader Goes to College, as well as numerous articles on digital literacy. Dr Read more

Martin has spoken at industry conferences around the world and is a frequent speaker at national library conferences including ALCTS's annual conference and AASL's annual conference. He is also a regular panelist at professional education conferences such as those sponsored by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).

Never start with a clear idea of storyline. Instead, commence...
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Never start with a clear idea of storyline. Instead, commence blindly, with a vague notion of trying to include a reference to your favourite band, gift shop, or chocolate bar. Alan C. Martin
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I had a vision. I lay half asleep in the dirt. The sunset Behind the hills and burnt my skin. And in the dream I saw a throne--my throne, Built on the tower of my life. When I woke all I could think of was my Vision, etched so clearly on my mind. I worked for three days and three nights With no food or drink, until my vision Had become a reality--perfect in every Detail. I pondered the significance of this Edifice and shook off my trance.. I felt tired, I felt lonely, I felt confused, I felt so bloody confused, I felt like a right prat! . Alan C. Martin