Workshop: Help for Technophobia
When: Wednesday 2nd September 2026.
Time: 19:30 — 20:30.
Where: Zoom. See below.
Cost: Free for NAWG members.
£ 5 for non-members.
Kevin Machin presents a one hour workshop aimed to help writers who want to become more familiar and comfortable with technology.
Please note that this event took place in the past
and is therefore closed to bookings.
Why not have a look at some of our more recent ones?
Format
The one hour workshop will consist of two parts.
- Presentation: on various topics. See below. Approximately 30 minutes.
- Questions & answers: a chance for attendees to participate and find out what they want to know. Approximately 30 minutes.
Topics
Here's an approximate list of the topics to be covered. It might change on the day, according to demand and available time.
- Devices: a summary of various types of devices that can be of use to writers, including desktop PCs, portables, tablets, phones, e-readers.
- Cloud: what and where is The Cloud – a simple explanation.
- Backups: the importance of safeguarding your work and how to go about it.
- Software: a quick summary, in general terms, of what tools and services are available for writers.
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Possible topics for follow-up workshops:
- Artificial Intelligence: a brief summary of the impact of AI on writing. Some pros and cons.
- Safety & security: some tips for staying safe and protecting your work, tools, and information.
Zoom Details
For non-members, credentials for the workshop were provided after registration.
For NAWG members, the credentials were shown below when logged in.
The Zoom meeting credentials are no longer shown here, since the event has taken place in the past.
Slides
The slides for this workshop can be viewed and downloaded as a PDF document.