Age Requirements:
18 and older
System Requirements:
Here are the system requirements for to use our web conferencing software depending on what device you use. You need:
- A Windows or Mac computer (or iPad)
- A strong internet connection
- A microphone and speakers
- (usually built-in to your computer or USB headset) or a phone
- A webcam to use HDFaces
- (most newer laptops have them built in)
Most computers have built-in microphones and speakers, but you will get much better audio quality if you use a headset or handset. For sound, you can also call in on your landline or mobile device.
Windows
- Operating system: Windows 2003 Server, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
- Processor: Any 1 Ghz single core processor or better
- RAM: 2GB or more
- Internet: DSL or better
- Bandwidth: 700Kbps or more for simultaneous screen sharing, video and audio conferencing
- Browser: Internet Explorer® 7.0 or newer, Mozilla® Firefox® 4.0 or newer, Google Chrome™ 5.0 or newer
Mac
- Operating system: Mac OS X with MacOS 10.6.8/(Snow Leopard) or later
- Processor: Any 1 Ghz single core processor or better
- RAM: 1GB
- Internet: DSL or better
- Bandwidth: 700Kbps or more for simultaneous screen sharing, video and audio conferencing
- Browser: Safari® 3.0 or newer, Mozilla® Firefox® 4.0 or newer, Google Chrome™ 5.0 or newer
IPAD
- Device: iPad® 2 or newer, iPhone® 4 or newer, iPod® Touch (3rd generation) or newer
- Operating system: iOS 7 or newer
- Internet: WiFi recommended for VoIP
- Additional software: FreApp from the App Store
Class Delivery:
Make a pot of tea, hop on the couch, and whip open that laptop! Through our new, live web video conferencing system, you can access the best writing teachers, a sense of community and great classes — even if you live in Lincoln, Nebraska. All you need is a strong internet connection and a Mac, PC, or iPad that has a webcam to use the HD Faces application
Working on a gripping memoir, nonfiction book, or novel but have no clue how to land an agent or contract? Associate Editor at Little, Brown and Co, Nicky Guerreiro can help make your dream of publishing your book a reality! In this seven-week Online Book Proposal Class, She’ll help you present and shape your book so it’s the project that everyone wants to buy. Through interesting craft lectures and targeted feedback, Nicky will help you create a pitch perfect overview and an annotated outline that serves as a clear road map for your book. She’ll also help you design a marketing section that zeroes in on your audience, the need for your book, and sells you as the ideal person to write it.
You’ll get writing advice and assistance in selecting your sample chapters. Nicky will take her insights into the New York publishing world and help you hammer out a terrific book proposal that represents your book in the best light! By the end of this online book publishing workshop, you walk away with a full draft of a proposal and a plan of attack.
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.