An Introduction to the Practical Side and the Mysteries of Line-Editing (Webinar)
Frequently Asked QuestionsThese are questions we expect to be asked, or have been asked, about the webinar series we are holding September into December, 2018--An Introduction to the Practical Side and the Mysteries of Line-Editing. If you have questions about other Kid's Book Revisions topics, please see the options on the KBR home page.
Is the webinar intended for beginners or experienced writers? It is intended for both. The webinar covers different aspects of line-editing a manuscript. It opens with an overview of the process and training in how to do it, and beginners should find all the sessions useful. Writers who have been through line-editing with a publisher may find the first 3 sessions are mostly review, but will also encounter unfamiliar aspects. After the first 3 sessions, they will enter new territory. In short, writers of all levels will learn about the elements and process of line-editing, and get hands-on practice.
What does a webinar look like anyway? On your computer, you'll see a "slide show" style presentation (like a PowerPoint, if you are familiar with those). There's also a small video window so you can see and hear the presenter, and a text chat area where you can type questions and chat with other participants. You can see this in action in our free preview webinar, which we will make available as a recording.
What can I do if I miss watching a session? You can watch the video recording! We put them up for viewing as soon as possible after each session. You will be able to watch them as many times as you like, for at least a month after the class is over.
If I watch live, can I watch the sessions again? Yes, you can watch them again as well as watching them live.
Can I register and watch the webinar series after it is over? We are considering making the archived version of the webinar available once it is over. If the series sells out, we will open up access to the archived version while it is still going on. The archived version will include access to handouts, recordings, and the text chats.
What can I do if I want to ask questions? I may not be able to watch all of the sessions live. We are committed to answering all questions. During a session, you can ask questions via text chat, either during the presentation or at the end. All of those questions will be answered, right away in the chat, or at the end of the session, time permitting, or by email if not. If you are not present during a session, you can also email us with your questions.
I see there will be handouts, but how will we get them? There will be handouts for each session, made available ahead of each session on DropBox, where we will also store the video recordings and other materials.
I registered, but I didn't receive any response. Should I be concerned? Yes, you should be! You were sent an email acknowledging your registration and providing instructions for completing it by paying. If you did not get an email, please look first in your spam folder, and then if you can not find the message, please contact us.
I'm not sure how to set up Zoom on my computer. What can I do? We will provide a Zoom information page. If you have a computer or tablet with an Internet connection, Zoom should work on it and be easy to set up--the technical requirements are no more demanding than playing a YouTube video. You will be able to try it out during the preview webinar. Note that if you are traveling, smartphones may also work if you just want to follow a session, but we do not recommend them, as their screens are too small.
If you don't find an answer to your question here, please send it to us at webinar@kidsbookrevisions.com and we will update this list as needed.