1.  CLICK ON SORM CHATROOM
OR TYPE http://www.sormag.com/sormchat.html

2. When the page loads click on the chatroom box. This will open the chatroom sign in page

3 Type in your name and profile

Type the name you would like to be called in the chat room.

The profile will tell a little about yourself, for example use it to promote your new book.(1-3 lines about yourself.  It will show up when you log in and anyone in the chatroom can click your name to see your profile.

4. Press the chat button

This will take you into the chat room.

5. You are in the chatroom when you see LaShaunda in the chatroom list

You will also see the words JAVA ERROR, don't worry this is a glich with the chatroom. Just let the room load and you should see your name pop on the screen.

6. Type in the white box at the bottom of the screen. Use your entry button to send the message. This chat room doesn't have a send button.

7. You don't have to type your name. We can see your name, you just can't. Its that way for everyone.

Happy Chatting

CHAT ROOM PROTOCOL:

1.  PLEASE DON'T ASK QUESTIONS UNTIL ASKED TO.

2. WHEN ITS TIME TO ASK QUESTIONS, SEND ? AND THE MODERATOR WILL
LET YOU KNOW WHEN TO ASK YOUR QUESTION.

3. THIS CHAT ROOM DOESN'T HAVE COPY AND PASTE CAPABILITIES, SO YOU HAVE TO TYPE EVERYTHING. SO PLEASE BE PATIENT.

4. NO CHATTING WITH OTHERS UNTIL THE WORKSHOP IS OPEN TO THE FORUM.

5. IF YOU COME IN LATE, YOU WILL BE WELCOMED, PLEASE DON'T POST QUESTIONS UNTIL ASKED.
CHAT ROOM CAPABILITIES:

This chatroom is very simple.  No fancy features.

1. It has no send button, so you have to use your return button on your keyboard.

2.  You can't paste or copy, so please take notes because there will not be a transcript for later.

3.  You can have private conversations with others by double clicking on their names.  Another room will open and you can send them messages.

If you still have problems send a message to: shadesofromance@hotmail.com