Video Conferencing, Virtual Meeting, and Video Sharing Applications
Zoom
- Tips on using Zoom for virtual book clubs from Rebekah Shoaf of Boogie Down Books (Bronx, NY): see downloadable PDF below.
- ABA's Member Relations Manager and resident Zoom Expert, Ryan Quinn [3] is available to assist stores that have never used Zoom before.
GoToMeeting and GoToWebinar - 7-day free trial, various pricing packages after
Crowdcast - sign up and watch a demo
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Free trial and pricing packages starting at $20/mo
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The events team at Politics & Prose Bookstore [7] may be able to help with questions and/or information.
Skype
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Requires third party recording software to stream
Facebook Live
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Bookseller Tips adapted with permission from HarperCollins' Indie Facebook Live Program: see downloadable PDF below.
Instagram Live
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Directions for Co-Hosting an Instagram Live video [10] / Going Live with a friend
YouTube
Be.Live - partners with Facebook Live and YouTube
- Pricing plans from Free to $37/mo
Virtual Story Time Guidelines from Publishers
See below for downloadable PDFs for guidelines from various publishing houses. Blue Manatee Press has given bookstores full permission to use its books for virtual story times (no asking needed). More will be added as they are received.
Stay tuned for more ideas from ABA on possible virtual events with Indie Next List and Indies Introduce authors.