The Book Shelf discussion

Hello Readers!
I was speaking to Aurelia earlier today and she holds a monthly "Story Time" live via video. I LOVE the idea! Risking a massive copy-cat, I want to extend the invitation to authors and readers. If you want to conduct a video "Story Time" on your podcast, you are welcome to post the video here in the Bookshelf!

I would LOVE to hear an author read their stories!

Angela wrote: "Hello Readers!
I was speaking to Aurelia earlier today and she holds a monthly "Story Time" live via video. I LOVE the idea! Risking a massive copy-cat, I want to extend the invitation to authors a..."

Hi Angela,
This sounds like fun, but do you mean excerpts from full length novels or short stories?

Sounds good, but most of my content is 18+ romance novels. Do you reckon I'd be OK reading naughty stuff and putting it online? I could try to choose some cleaner bits.

How does it work? Or shall I rush around and find a teenager?

Loretta wrote: "Angela wrote: "Hello Readers!
I was speaking to Aurelia earlier today and she holds a monthly "Story Time" live via video. I LOVE the idea! Risking a massive copy-cat, I want to extend the invitati..."

Hello, Loretta!
Anything you would like! Poetry, non-fiction. You name it! :) I recommend excerpts or a full chapter read!

-Angela

T.L. wrote: "Sounds good, but most of my content is 18+ romance novels. Do you reckon I'd be OK reading naughty stuff and putting it online? I could try to choose some cleaner bits."

Go ahead, but please specify "18+ audiences only." I am wanting to open a "Child's room" for the Book shelf and include readings of children's stories to encourage literacy in our younger readers.

Anna wrote: "How does it work? Or shall I rush around and find a teenager?"

lol...

You must have access to a webcam. Steps to do this.

To do this you will need:

A) A webcam
B) A YouTube Account
C) A "Channel" created on YouTube
D) A book

Watch this video if you need to know how to create an account and channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7il-...

Walk through...

1 - Plug in your Webcam.
2 - Go to YouTube... Here is the link :) https://www.youtube.com/
3 - Sign in to your YouTube account.
4 - Go to "My Channel" located on the left hand column.
5 - Select "Upload" on your "Channel" at the top right hand corner.
6 - Look to the right hand column. You have the options to "import," "live streaming," or "create." Select "Webcam Capture" under "Create"
7 - Grab a book.
8 - Read :)

After that, I can work with you on uploading it to the Book Shelf :)

I strongly recommend reading
Naked News for Indie Authors How to Get on TV
There is a whole section on "What to wear" and presentation that I found very useful.

Ooh thank you. I'm a bit nervous (to say the least) but I must have a go and I'll try not to put it at the bottom of my to do list just cos I'm quaking at accidentally blowing up my laptop.

Anna wrote: "Ooh thank you. I'm a bit nervous (to say the least) but I must have a go and I'll try not to put it at the bottom of my to do list just cos I'm quaking at accidentally blowing up my laptop."

So glad to have you! :)

Readers! What do you think of this?