Our fine group of mom bloggers is in the midst of our first investigation, and this is all very exciting. I have been asked for an update, so I thought I would post one here. We have 25 Investigative Mommy Bloggers, and some are working feverishly to get report number 1 finished. I don’t want to give too much away, but believe me when I say it is a subject that will interest all moms. It is also a major (yet overlooked) issue of public safety.

The vision I have of Investigative Mommy Blogger is to take things to a new level, to evolve to Web 3.0. The main idea is to merge the best of traditional journalism and the intense power and impact of mom blogging. Beyond that, our investigations will not simply report a wrong in society or an issue that must be addressed. It will add the extra step of providing tools and resources to empower our readers to make change.

I look forward to posting this first IMB investigation. If you have any questions about this process or this site, please email me at kelby at typeamom dot net.

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Hello. This is an idea I have had rattling around in my head. I am disappointed, dare I say disgusted, with what has happened to real newspaper journalism. Then it dawned on me. With the power of the blogosphere, I could create a team of investigative mommy bloggers who, as a group, could put in a small time investment many times… but result in real journalism, real hard-hitting stuff, the stories that readers need and deserve.

Right now, this is just an idea and a very basic Wordpress install. I am looking for moms who might be interested in being investigative mommy bloggers. It’s great if you are a CAR whiz with 15-plus years of journalism experience, but it isn’t necessary. Even if you have no writing experience, there are tasks that you can do (and you can learn from those of us who do know a lot). So all moms, feel free to apply.

To give you an idea of how I picture an investigation going, Say we do an investigative report on fast food playground hygiene. Some of those who have a lot of experience can do things like interview PR people with major fast food chains, but any mom can help us report by visiting a local fast food chain, observing and taking pictures of the conditions, and reporting back.

So are you intrigued? I would so love it if we can prove bloggers can do what newspapers and other traditional media just won’t do anymore: write for the readers first and foremost, and expose wrongs in this world. Let’s start a revolution, my friends!

If you’re interested, fill out the form below. If you’d like to get updates as things progress, be sure to follow me on Twitter. And if you’re interested in supporting this noble cause as an advertiser, please contact me at kelby at typeamom dot net.

1. Your Name(required)
2. Email(valid email required)
3. Website or blog(required)
4. Describe your experience as a mommy blogger and/or journalist.(required)
5. Do you have journalism experience?
6. Extensive experience Some experience No experience
7. Do you have computer-assisted reporting or database experience?
8. Extensive experience Some experience No experience
9. Do you have blogging experience?
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