tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post3607990449934770833..comments2024-03-28T01:44:27.279-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: Author Visits by SkypeDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-28500603062499289542013-02-26T21:37:01.286-07:002013-02-26T21:37:01.286-07:00Hi thanks for your post. I am an Australian author...Hi thanks for your post. I am an Australian author and have my first classroom skype booked for March 2013. As a luddite...this is a bit worrying. Is it possible to incorporate powerpoint in a skype presentation. Any tips on how to do so would be much appreciated.<br /><br />Chrissie Keighery<br /><br />chrissie keigherynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-19072018165071185522012-07-01T09:44:54.741-06:002012-07-01T09:44:54.741-06:00Coming in late, but great post, Kathryn! This is i...Coming in late, but great post, Kathryn! This is important information for publishers, too. They are often on the coordinating and training end of these sorts of promotions.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-44397229934334244832012-06-27T04:15:57.019-06:002012-06-27T04:15:57.019-06:00Thanks for reading, Helen.
Heidi, I was introduce...Thanks for reading, Helen.<br /><br />Heidi, I was introduced to Skype as a way of staying in touch with my brother in Denmark, and then my step-daughter in Hungary. When it's working it's a science fiction marvel (remember the cartoon The Jetsons?)—but it can be finicky. I was glad Jonathan shared his tips for success.Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-68659066033542844692012-06-26T14:59:07.435-06:002012-06-26T14:59:07.435-06:00This is another one of those tech things I haven&#...This is another one of those tech things I haven't tried yet--still balking at the thought of someone seeing me in robe and bed-hair, I guess! But I can see that it would be an excellent way to "attend" book clubs or give a webinar or something like that. Thanks for this, KathrynHeidiwriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02593338979995203659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-21722465067561568502012-06-26T13:30:04.239-06:002012-06-26T13:30:04.239-06:00Excellent information. After my last computer cras...Excellent information. After my last computer crash, I didn't even re-hook up my Skype. I probably need to do that!Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-41055804233926377622012-06-26T13:24:04.332-06:002012-06-26T13:24:04.332-06:00Linda: You can even read your notes from the compu...Linda: You can even read your notes from the computer—I've seen others do this, although it does lead to some odd-looking eye movements. People tend to look at the screen, which shows the people on the other end, instead of the camera, so their eyes always do look a little downcast.Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-14251073893142416322012-06-26T13:11:21.247-06:002012-06-26T13:11:21.247-06:00An author presentation over Skype? Sounds a lot le...An author presentation over Skype? Sounds a lot less intimidating than standing in front of a group and trying to keep my wits about me. I can even have my notes (or prompts) just out of range of the camera. This could be a winning idea. Thanks for the suggestion, Kathryn.Linda Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06686488133905538811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-83230470839483762722012-06-26T09:29:49.210-06:002012-06-26T09:29:49.210-06:00I'm watching a websemiar tomorrow. In order to...I'm watching a websemiar tomorrow. In order to make sure I can get into it (time isn't an issue, since I have no obligations all day), I'm making sure my siblings give me my laptop during the day. Maybe I'll plug it into the router too.Chihuahua Zerohttp://youngaspiringwriter.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-21512508688455478052012-06-26T09:21:45.039-06:002012-06-26T09:21:45.039-06:00MaDonna: That's what I do, too—Bookmark! There...MaDonna: That's what I do, too—Bookmark! There's so much to learn in order to succeed as a modern author that at time it makes sense to save some of it for later, when necessity becomes the best motivator.<br /><br />Terry: Yes, remote can be great for writing, but not so great for connecting. Making sure a relative isn't running an international team on World of Warcraft in another room can help greatly.<br /><br />Chris: offer up a Skype talk for free and you might just get someone listening!<br /><br />Elle: I hear you. Not all of our writing inspires such fanciful props!Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-27441822828393542352012-06-26T08:28:38.420-06:002012-06-26T08:28:38.420-06:00Great tips. I'm not published yet, but live ov...Great tips. I'm not published yet, but live overseas and have wondered about doing school visits this way. Will have to bookmark your post for when that one day dream comes true. ;)MaDonna Maurerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04157381592556792198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-75597023614314084042012-06-26T06:48:21.864-06:002012-06-26T06:48:21.864-06:00Thanks -- I haven't Skyped in years, but I'...Thanks -- I haven't Skyped in years, but I'm going to be taking part in a Podcast in the near future, and since I live in a remote area, your reminders are well received. <br /><br />Terry <br /><a href="http://terryodell.com/terrysplace" rel="nofollow">Terry's Place</a>Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-84495862431115131232012-06-26T06:14:13.783-06:002012-06-26T06:14:13.783-06:00Did I read the word 'free'? Now, if I coul...Did I read the word 'free'? Now, if I could only find someone to listen on the other end.Christopher Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667548312923348614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-47935854451298517902012-06-26T03:20:45.929-06:002012-06-26T03:20:45.929-06:00Thanks for sharing this idea, Kathryn. Some excell...Thanks for sharing this idea, Kathryn. Some excellent tips here. Now to find a brain or skull or some other prop and work out how to incorporate it... ;-)Elle Carter Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02266309723919011181noreply@blogger.com