#B2BCyCon Think Tank discussion
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Blab.im LIVE Author Interviews
Hi Kori: I'm ready for this interview. I'm logged in at your site, Back Porch Writers for May (10th, I think) but if I read this correctly you're offering another interview? Any way, blab and I'll be happy to blab with you...Charlene
Charlene wrote: "Hi Kori: I'm ready for this interview. I'm logged in at your site, Back Porch Writers for May (10th, I think) but if I read this correctly you're offering another interview? Any way, blab and I'll..."
Great! I'll receive a notification for your May interview. The Blab interviews are a separate event that I'm planning to facilitate during the Con.
I'm going to put together a schedule and people can tell me what day/time they want.
Thanks, Charlene!
I'm best on Saturday April 9th, pretty much anytime...Friday during the day only until about 4 pm EST and Sunday not really at all. Thanks Kori this sounds like fun
Hi Kori,I've been wanting to try Blab, so I'd love to participate on Sunday, any time.
Hello Kori, This sounds really neat. I have never used blab before! My email address is Hangell531@gmail.com and I would love to do this. I am not sure what times I will have available as I have signed up for several of Aurielle's panels and don't know which ones she will have me on, or what time. She has gaps from 8-9 central every day, so I could definitely do that time. Let me know!
Charlene Hello. I would be interested in doing an interview. I'm in east coast time but I could do Saturday evening 5 or 6 pm your time. I'm very flexible with my schedule. My email is tabithabarret@gmail.com
Thank you!
Tabitha
I'd like to participate. Im CST, and flexible with times/dates. emmaalisyn@gmail.com
I would like to be interviewed. I will be available on any day as long as it is after 3:00 PM CDT. My email is rhematom@gmail.com.
Hi Kori,I'm closing an interview through your website but if possible and we can take part here as well, we'd love too! Claire and I and the sister team. We're 5 hours ahead. we can do April 9th or 10th. on the 9th we're participating in a takeover at 10:30 am EST. In short, morning/noon your time will be great for us.
Thanks :) oh and my email is kate.a@authorandsister.net
Charlene wrote: "I'm best on Saturday April 9th, pretty much anytime...Friday during the day only until about 4 pm EST and Sunday not really at all. Thanks Kori this sounds like fun"
Hi, Charlene. When I create the schedule, I'll put you in for Saturday. Thank you!
Heidi wrote: "Hello Kori, This sounds really neat. I have never used blab before! My email address is Hangell531@gmail.com and I would love to do this. I am not sure what times I will have available as I have ..."
Great! AM or PM?
Kelly wrote: "Hi Kori,I've been wanting to try Blab, so I'd love to participate on Sunday, any time."
Awesome, Kelly! I'll put you down for a Sunday spot. When I have a schedule "sort of" fleshed out, I'll post it here.
Tabitha wrote: "Charlene Hello. I would be interested in doing an interview. I'm in east coast time but I could do Saturday evening 5 or 6 pm your time. I'm very flexible with my schedule. My email is tabithabar..."
Cool! I'll put you down for Saturday.
Kate wrote: "Hi Kori,I'm closing an interview through your website but if possible and we can take part here as well, we'd love too! Claire and I and the sister team. We're 5 hours ahead. we can do April 9th o..."
Great! I'll receive a notification after you complete the signup on my site.
Re: the blab interview: I'll post a schedule soon!
If you haven't checked out the Blab.im platform, please do! Once you see it, and particitpate in one (even a little as a lurker), you'll have a good feel for how things work. It's in BETA and can be have a few glitches, so be ready to go at least 10 minutes before you're time slot. You'll need:
earbuds
computer mic
a quiet, nicely lit spot
If you have a headset, that works well, too. You also can use your external mic/earbuds combo if you're a podcaster.
Once inside the "studio," I'll be recording our interview, but depending on how things are scheduled, I might not be recording when you enter. I also can pause the recording if something strange/unexpected happens. Be flexible and have fun!
I'll upload the videos to the Back Porch Writer YouTube channel, so you can grab the link from there. If you want audio-only, get in touch. If I recall correctly, Blab sends me both.
For those who are curious about questions I might ask, please visit http://www.backporchwriter.com. You'll be able to listen to past episodes from the blog page.
Generally, I let the conversation flow organically and am easy-going. I'll ask about you, your writing and marketing, books you've published -- that sort of thing. If you have a few tips ready to share, that would be awesome! (Things that are working for you in the areas of: productivity, marketing, advertising, and sales.
Thank you for reaching out! Blab is a fun platform even with its quirks. I'll post a prelim schedule soon!
Kori wrote: "Heidi wrote: "Hello Kori, This sounds really neat. I have never used blab before! My email address is Hangell531@gmail.com and I would love to do this. I am not sure what times I will have availa..."
Sorry, PM.
UPDATE All interview times are CENTRAL DAYLIGHT TIME.
April 8, 2016
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Devorah
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. BREAK
4:30 - 5:00 p.m. KORI (prep time)
5:00 - 5:30 p.m. KORI w/ Joe on Google Hangout or Blab.
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. BREAK *I'm participating in HellDat from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. CDT
7:30 - 8:00 p.m. TOM
8:30 - 9:00 p.m. HEIDI
April 9, 2016
9:30 - 10:00 a.m. CHARLENE
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. EMMA
10:30 - 11:00 a.m. LAURENCE O'BRIAN
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. BREAK
3:00 - 3:30 p.m. (possibly 4:00) JOE COMPTON
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. BREAK *Joe and I might be discussing how authors can/are using Blab as part of their platform, so this break might get squeezed.
5:00 - 5:30 p.m. TABITHA
6:00 - 6:30 p.m. ANGELA
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. KORI at Takeover event
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. BREAK
April 10, 2016
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. KELLY
10:30 - 11:00 a.m. KATE
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. BREAK
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. BREAK
8:30 - 9:00 p.m. BREAK
If you're interested in scheduling an interview, choose a time that's not listed here, but that is between 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. CDT.
If you've been scheduled for a time that won't work, please email me ASAP so that I can adjust this schedule.
You will need:
Earbuds (Critical to avoid nasty feedback)
Your computer's mic
**** If you have a headset with a mic, that works great, too. ****
Things to remember:
1. Arrive in the Blab at least 10 minutes before your interview so that you can test your equipment, settle in, and lurk. This will help calm your nerves.
2. Set up in a quiet spot
3. You need a Twitter account to join the Blab. This is how you sign into the platform.
4. Recording can be paused.
5. When I see that you're in the room, I'll invite you to join me. This sends a notification to my screen, and I bring you in.
6. Anyone watching can participate in the live chat. They can ask a questions using /q. If someone wants to ask you a question directly, then they can ask to be seated at the table.
7. The host invites, boots people out, records, pauses recording, lock seats, and can make other people a host.
8. You can tweet and send messages to FB during the interview.
9. You'll be able to see the chat as it's happening, so try not to let it distract you.
10. If you're answering a question, be sure to say who asked the question (Important b/c it's getting recorded. The recording doesn't include the chat room.)
Please send me your book title by APRIL 6, 2016 so that I can learn more about you.
Okay, I think that's everything for now!
This is going to be FUN! I'm willing to bet that a few of you will get addicted to Blab and start your own. If you do, let me know so we can continue to support and work together.
Happy blabbing!
For those who are on the fence about having an interview (or are nervous), here are some...INTERVIEW TIPS
1. Be ready to tell people a few sentences about yourself. You don't need to make this overly personal. Think of it like what you might include in a job interview.
2. Be ready to talk about your books. Tell us just enough to make us want to buy them.
3. Be ready to talk about your writing process.
4. I like to ask authors about their marketing. What's working? What's not working?
5. I also like to ask: What tips do you have for other authors about marketing and advertising?
6. Think about this: What type of reader would enjoy your book(s)?
7. Think about this: Why did you decide to become an author? Is it your fulltime gig? Why/why not?
8. Think about this: Why indie?
9. If your books need review love, then I'll probably say something about that, so you don't need to bring it up.
10. Relax. Have a bottle of water handy, but off screen.
11. Don't rehearse too much. My interview style is relaxed, and I tend to go where your answers take me.
12. If questions come up about bad reviews, be ready to answer this positively and with humor. Other authors seem to ask about this in a lot of forums and FB groups. Give a tip or trick for how you deal with them.
13. Be ready to tell everyone where they can find your books. If you have a website, mention it, and put it into the chat area.
14. If you have a promo, giveaway, or anything else going on, be sure to mention it.
15. HAVE FUN! (This probably should have been #1.)
I hope this helps a little! If you're still a little nervous, or want more tips, go over to Indies@backporchwriter on Goodreads. It's a brand new group. I'm creating new discussion threads over the course of the next few days. Thanks! I'm excited to talk with all of you over on Blab!
Would love to do it but I live in Europe, GMT+1 timezone. (Paris time).me@massimomarinoauthor.com
Thanks Kori. I'm in! Now do I need earbuds? I saw this on a list. Right now I have only my computer. I record through Skype. So earbuds, right? Anything else?
Time is good and I am ready. Looking forward to an awesome time!
How about 10 a.m. CST April 8? Is that still free?
Massimo wrote: "Would love to do it but I live in Europe, GMT+1 timezone. (Paris time).me@massimomarinoauthor.com"
Hi, Massimo.
Can you participate APRIL 8 or 9, 2016, at 11:00-11:30 a.m. CDT/5:00-5:30 p.m. Paris time?
Charlene wrote: "Thanks Kori. I'm in! Now do I need earbuds? I saw this on a list. Right now I have only my computer. I record through Skype. So earbuds, right? Anything else?"Hi, Charlene.
Yes, earbuds. That should do it. I'll post information about how to find me on Blab in another post.
Devorah wrote: "How about 10 a.m. CST April 8? Is that still free?"Perfect! I have you on my schedule and will update the scheduling post in a few minutes.
Kori wrote: "Devorah wrote: "How about 10 a.m. CST April 8? Is that still free?"Perfect! I have you on my schedule and will update the scheduling post in a few minutes."
Swell. I will be there (early) with bells on. Headset with mic too if you like although I have done Hangouts and Zoom without them and there didn't seem to be a problem. I can send you the info you need. Shall I email it? I'm at devorahfox@aol.com. Twitter handle is @devorah_fox. Thank you.
Hi Kori! I'm a fantasy author with two books out and I'd love to do an interview in the morning on April 8th, is 10:30-11am still open (or if not, any other time April 8th between 10am-noon)? My email address is lydia@lydiasherrer.com and I can't wait! Just let me know, thank you!
Devorah wrote: "Kori wrote: "Devorah wrote: "How about 10 a.m. CST April 8? Is that still free?"Perfect! I have you on my schedule and will update the scheduling post in a few minutes."
Swell. I will be there (..."
Great! You'll need, at minimum, earbuds. When people don't wear them, we can experience nasty feedback echoes. Sometimes it doesn't happen, but it's better to simply start this way.
Thanks!
Lydia wrote: "Hi Kori! I'm a fantasy author with two books out and I'd love to do an interview in the morning on April 8th, is 10:30-11am still open (or if not, any other time April 8th between 10am-noon)? My em..."Hi, Lydia,
I have you scheduled for 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. CDT right after Devorah.
Thanks!
UPDATERemember to send me your book title by April 7, 2016, so that I can prepare for your interview.
Thanks!
Kori wrote: "Devorah wrote: "Kori wrote: "Devorah wrote: "How about 10 a.m. CST April 8? Is that still free?"Perfect! I have you on my schedule and will update the scheduling post in a few minutes."
Swell. I..."
Kori wrote: "Devorah wrote: "Kori wrote: "Devorah wrote: "How about 10 a.m. CST April 8? Is that still free?"
Perfect! I have you on my schedule and will update the scheduling post in a few minutes."
Swell. I..."
I've not tried with earbuds. I think I have some. I do have headphones. I will have all of it lined up for pre-chat testing.
Devorah wrote: "Kori wrote: "Devorah wrote: "Kori wrote: "Devorah wrote: "How about 10 a.m. CST April 8? Is that still free?"Perfect! I have you on my schedule and will update the scheduling post in a few minute..."\
Headphones are fine, too.
If you want to get a feel for Blab.im, go here:https://blab.im/kori-d-miller-indie-a...
Hardy and I host Indie Author Hour every Tuesday at 11 a.m. CDT (in 30 minutes.)
Hi Kori! This is my Media Kit page where you can find details on my books, author bio, buy links, etc. Let me know if you need anything else from me! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z...
Kori wrote: "Devorah wrote: "Kori wrote: "Devorah wrote: "Kori wrote: "Devorah wrote: "How about 10 a.m. CST April 8? Is that still free?"Perfect! I have you on my schedule and will update the scheduling post..."
Sorry I couldn't stick around this morning but at least I got a look. Great to "meet" you.
Devorah wrote: "Kori wrote: "Devorah wrote: "Kori wrote: "Devorah wrote: "Kori wrote: "Devorah wrote: "How about 10 a.m. CST April 8? Is that still free?"Perfect! I have you on my schedule and will update the sc..."
Glad you popped in! Now you know what to expect. Nice to chat with you, too!
Lydia wrote: "Hi Kori! This is my Media Kit page where you can find details on my books, author bio, buy links, etc. Let me know if you need anything else from me! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z......"Ooo, Media Kit. Great idea. I will steal ideas from yours and put one together for myself.
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All interview times are CENTRAL DAYLIGHT TIME.
April 8, 2016
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Devorah
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. BREAK
4:30 - 5:00 p.m. KORI (prep time)
5:00 - 5:30 p.m. KORI w/ Joe on Google Ha..."
Kori! Can I sneak a time in to do a "host appearance" to discuss the convention overall?
I am wanting to do this on the 9th. I think taking an evening in the middle of this would be awesome...
If we can link this in to Joe's time (so long as he isn't promoting his books as I don't want to take that away from him) we could come on as a trio of... whatever it is we are and discuss everything happening.
I am wanting a time around 6:00 PM CST (7:00 PM EST... I think...). Not sure if you want 30 minutes to talk or more (or less) than that.
Which time would work best for you evening of the 9th?
THE HARDEST THING ABOUT ORGANIZING THIS THING IS FIGURING OUT ALL THE TIME ZONES!! *Laughing*
Angela, that works for me. I put you down for 6-6:30 p.m. CDT. That's 7-7:30 p.m. EDT.
Devorah wrote: "Lydia wrote: "Hi Kori! This is my Media Kit page where you can find details on my books, author bio, buy links, etc. Let me know if you need anything else from me! https://docs.google.com/document/..."I also have a press kit, if you want more ideas. www.koridmiller.com
Press kits are very helpful for people like me, i.e., interviewers!
Angela wrote: "Kori wrote: "UPDATE All interview times are CENTRAL DAYLIGHT TIME.
April 8, 2016
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Devorah
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. BREAK
4:30 - 5:00 p.m. KORI (prep time)
5:00 - 5:30 p.m. KORI w/ Joe..."
I've got you down for 6-6:30 p.m. CDT/7-7:30 p.m. EDT.
Kori wrote: "Devorah wrote: "Lydia wrote: "Hi Kori! This is my Media Kit page where you can find details on my books, author bio, buy links, etc. Let me know if you need anything else from me! https://docs.goog..."TY. It's very attractive. Is this a "book page" or a "landing page"? I've been looking into those. Other media kits I've seen have been Word documents that were emailed. But this is HTML that is hosted on your Website/blog? BTW one way or another I will put together something soon and get it to you in advance of our Blab date.
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Send me a press kit, Kori, pleeeeease :)
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All interview times are CENTRAL DAYLIGHT TIME.
April 8, 2016
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Devorah
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. BREAK
4:30 - 5:00 p.m. KORI (prep time)
5:00 - 5:30 p..."
Kori, please confirm. This is for the 8th or the 9th? I prefer it be scheduled on the 9th as a "halfway" mark, if your schedule permits.
Angela wrote: "Kori wrote: "Angela wrote: "Kori wrote: "UPDATE All interview times are CENTRAL DAYLIGHT TIME.
April 8, 2016
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Devorah
2:30 - 4:00 p.m. BREAK
4:30 - 5:00 p.m. KORI (prep time)
..."
Angela, You're scheduled for AP 9, 2016 at 6-6:30 p.m. CDT/7-7:30 p.m. EDT.
Angela wrote: "Kori wrote: "Devorah wrote: "Lydia wrote: "Hi Kori! This is my Media Kit page where you can find details on my books, author bio, buy links, etc. Let me know if you need anything else from me! http..."My press kit is on my website, but I can put together a short bio, pic, covers, and logo images to send your way, if you still want them. Easy-peasy, macraroni and cheesy!
Massimo wrote: "Would love to do it but I live in Europe, GMT+1 timezone. (Paris time).me@massimomarinoauthor.com"
Are you still interested in participating?
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I love Blab.im as a platform and already co-host another show on it. I'm happy to arrange a series of time slots for live author interviews. The interviews would be 15 or possibly 30 minutes (because I'm still brainstorming this.) These are video and audio, so no PJs and bunny slippers (unless that's part of your author persona!) You'll need, at minimum, ear buds.
Here's what I need from you:
Indicate your interest in the comments and please include your email, day, and time (in CDT) that works for you during the CON. No times will be before 9 a.m. CDT on any of the days and all interviews will conclude by 10 p.m. CDT.
The final videos will be on the Back Porch Writer YouTube page. From there, you can grab the link to share it with your audience. Blab also sends me a direct link.
Get in touch! Thanks!
Kori, Show Host
www.BackPorchWriter.com
Indie Author Hour (Weekly on Blab.im)
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