Comments on: What’s a Teleseminar? http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2007/10/12/whats-a-teleseminar/ America's Mad Professor of Fiction Writing Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:11:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 By: Sarah Stockton http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2007/10/12/whats-a-teleseminar/#comment-2652 Sarah Stockton Sat, 13 Oct 2007 13:15:28 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2007/10/12/whats-a-teleseminar/#comment-2652 Randy- I must admit, I thought the treleseminars would be more about the anxiety of speaking, esp. since you talked so much about overcoming your own panic. I looked up toastmasters in my area and there are abut 50 groups- I guess I'll just have to take the plunge. I'm fine in a group if I'm part of the group and not "apart" from the group- so maybe I can learn to feel like I'm just one of the group even if I'm standing up front...if that makes sense! Randy- I must admit, I thought the treleseminars would be more about the anxiety of speaking, esp. since you talked so much about overcoming your own panic. I looked up toastmasters in my area and there are abut 50 groups- I guess I’ll just have to take the plunge. I’m fine in a group if I’m part of the group and not “apart” from the group- so maybe I can learn to feel like I’m just one of the group even if I’m standing up front…if that makes sense!

]]> By: relevantgirl http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2007/10/12/whats-a-teleseminar/#comment-2653 relevantgirl Sat, 13 Oct 2007 14:11:12 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2007/10/12/whats-a-teleseminar/#comment-2653 It's weird, but every time I hear or read the word teleseminar, I think of teleportation, like in Star Trek. Now THAT would be highly unusual. It’s weird, but every time I hear or read the word teleseminar, I think of teleportation, like in Star Trek. Now THAT would be highly unusual.

]]> By: Donald L. Moir http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2007/10/12/whats-a-teleseminar/#comment-2655 Donald L. Moir Sat, 13 Oct 2007 19:03:08 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2007/10/12/whats-a-teleseminar/#comment-2655 Make sure you know the cost of your long distance charges before participating. I've had long distance bills of $50 and more for teleseminars of 1-1/2 hours in length. The information has to be really good in order for value to approach price. Perhaps one thing to consider is looking into the teleconference function offered through Skype, though that might not be accessible for everyone. Make sure you know the cost of your long distance charges before participating. I’ve had long distance bills of $50 and more for teleseminars of 1-1/2 hours in length. The information has to be really good in order for value to approach price.

Perhaps one thing to consider is looking into the teleconference function offered through Skype, though that might not be accessible for everyone.

]]> By: Paul D http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2007/10/12/whats-a-teleseminar/#comment-2656 Paul D Sat, 13 Oct 2007 22:27:52 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2007/10/12/whats-a-teleseminar/#comment-2656 Instead of using your phone and getting a big long distance bill, why not just download it later and listen to it whenever you want! I don't see an advantage to dialing in unless you're allowed to ask questions! It's like watching a TV show live vesus on my DVR. Why not do it when *I* want to. Instead of using your phone and getting a big long distance bill, why not just download it later and listen to it whenever you want! I don’t see an advantage to dialing in unless you’re allowed to ask questions!

It’s like watching a TV show live vesus on my DVR. Why not do it when *I* want to.

]]> By: Karla http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2007/10/12/whats-a-teleseminar/#comment-2657 Karla Sat, 13 Oct 2007 23:04:25 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2007/10/12/whats-a-teleseminar/#comment-2657 I download it all later and listen to it on my iPod while cleaning those manly guy rooms my 4 boys and 1 husband manage to blow things up in. I download it all later and listen to it on my iPod while cleaning those manly guy rooms my 4 boys and 1 husband manage to blow things up in.

]]> By: Camille http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2007/10/12/whats-a-teleseminar/#comment-2658 Camille Sat, 13 Oct 2007 23:06:10 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2007/10/12/whats-a-teleseminar/#comment-2658 Hey! Die Hard isn't just for Manly Guys, y'know. Did you see Live Free or Die Hard? Better than I expected; my family of 7 all felt they got a powerful emotional experience. Or maybe it was the popcorn soaked with an obscene amount of butter-flavored something. Hey! Die Hard isn’t just for Manly Guys, y’know. Did you see Live Free or Die Hard? Better than I expected; my family of 7 all felt they got a powerful emotional experience. Or maybe it was the popcorn soaked with an obscene amount of butter-flavored something.

]]> By: Rob Enns http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2007/10/12/whats-a-teleseminar/#comment-2666 Rob Enns Mon, 15 Oct 2007 01:51:47 +0000 http://www.advancedfictionwriting.com/blog/2007/10/12/whats-a-teleseminar/#comment-2666 I have appreciated being able to download the script and audio version of teleseminars later. Even if I'm in Asia or wherever when the teleseminar happens, I can download it when I want and then have it available. They are very helpful resources. Sarah mentioned Toastmasters with a bit of hesitation. I was a member for awhile and really respected what they do. In my experience, they encourage and train people to go through a gradual process of gaining skills and confidence at speaking in different situations, from the very basic to advanced conference speaking. Someone else also evaluates each speech in an affirmative way. At the end of the meeting, someone evaluates the evaluations that have been made (all in spoken form). This is intended to train people to evaluate speeches in affirmative but realistic ways. I found the atmosphere to be very trusting and encouraging, but it also stretches your horizons. It is a great place for writers to get stimulated by new ideas from the wide variety of speeches they hear in each meeting. I have appreciated being able to download the script and audio version of teleseminars later. Even if I’m in Asia or wherever when the teleseminar happens, I can download it when I want and then have it available. They are very helpful resources.

Sarah mentioned Toastmasters with a bit of hesitation. I was a member for awhile and really respected what they do. In my experience, they encourage and train people to go through a gradual process of gaining skills and confidence at speaking in different situations, from the very basic to advanced conference speaking. Someone else also evaluates each speech in an affirmative way. At the end of the meeting, someone evaluates the evaluations that have been made (all in spoken form). This is intended to train people to evaluate speeches in affirmative but realistic ways. I found the atmosphere to be very trusting and encouraging, but it also stretches your horizons. It is a great place for writers to get stimulated by new ideas from the wide variety of speeches they hear in each meeting.

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