Why not?
Why shouldn't Cleveland area writers, publishers, researchers and other related knowledge workers form an industry cluster around what they do? I know so many people whose work directly and indirectly relates to this cluster. I'm talking about a "talent-based cluster." Moreover, this is a creative cluster.
The connecting thread for this cluster is a set of core competencies employed by many in the same and different industries and markets. It's a "functional" cluster.
These "free agents" provide an important "value-added" service to many other companies, industries and clusters in the Greater Cleveland area.
Is it possible? Most definitely it is. What will it take? First, a desire for these free agents to work together as a network of professionals. Second, they must find a common way to relate to one another. Third, they must discover or create a way to add more value together than they do separately. And finally, they must learn how to use both collaboration and competition as tools to advance their talents and the cluster as a whole.
No, don't create another trade or industry association. No, this is not a union or a guild. It is an industry cluster much like biosciences, metalworking, automotive, and finance and insurance.
Bloggers are even a part of this cluster. So are consultants working in various fields. Freelance writers are a part of the mix. Independent researchers fit in. Desktop publishers and others using their computer skills to advance writing, publishing and research are a part.
Like the idea? Want to add your thoughts? Email me and let me know. Maybe we can set up yet another blog to discuss this topic.
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