[bksvol-discuss] Re: white space and organization
- From: Valerie Maples <vlmaples@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:01:49 -0600
I would, except my understanding is that all blank lines are stripped by the
tool, so there would be no separation. I was told the only way to preserve a
blank line would be with triple asterisk, but would love an alternative!
Valerie
On Feb 11, 2010, at 4:36 AM, Lynn I wrote:
> I see.
>
> If their name is in all caps and bolded, why not separate it with a blank
> line above and below?
>
> You wouldn't be altering the text, except by adding the blank lines. *smile*
> Just a thought, anyway.
>
> --
>
> Blessings.
>
> Lynnsky
>
>
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> Except their actual name is bolded in the text and all caps for the insets,
> and I would be altering the text if I instead put it in brackets, no?
>
> When there are multiples in a row and no author text, I figure I do not need
> additional separation (the triple asterisks), but often it is in between a
> comment or assessment or a quote that is signed after the quote.
>
> UGH!
>
> Valerie
>
>
> On Feb 11, 2010, at 3:49 AM, Lynn I wrote:
>
>> Hi!
>>
>> I think I understand. *smile*
>>
>> If there's a different person speaking or writing, you could preface
>> their statement with a left bracket, their name, and a right
>> bracket--leaving a blank line before and after, just like we do with
>> [picture caption]. Just my two cents worth--which probably isn't worth a
> whole lot.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Blessings.
>>
>> Lynnsky
>>
>>
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>> Maples
>> Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 3:42 AM
>> To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: white space and organization
>>
>> Thanks for confirming my suspicion.
>>
>> It is really tough to describe, Lynnsky, and all very visual, sadly.
>> For example, in The Secret, it might have insets from three different
>> people (denoted by a small icon and their name bolded and occasionally
>> their job
>> titles) as well as a quote from another person with a script style
>> signature after the quote, on a separate line. This is all in
>> addition to the "normal" body of text.
>>
>> Clear as mud, huh?
>>
>> Valerie
>>
>> On Feb 11, 2010, at 3:07 AM, Lynn I wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Valerie!
>>>
>>> The triple asterisk reads as "star star star". I use that only
>>> between sections or scene changes. I think if it were used often, it
>>> would be a major distraction to listen to other than to denote
>>> section or scene changes. *smile*
>>>
>>> I do not indent the first lines of paragraphs because the tool seems
>>> to be taking the indentation out, and also because if I have JAWS set
>>> to read the indentation, it drives me crazy.
>>> --
>>>
>>> Blessings.
>>>
>>> Lynnsky
>>>
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>>> Maples
>>> Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 2:51 AM
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>>> Subject: [bksvol-discuss] white space and organization
>>>
>>> Okay, I have had two books in a row in my project pile with tons of
>>> transitions, increasing indents, and white space. It seems my only
>>> option is the triple asterisk surrounding insets and marking these
>>> transitions and white spaces, but my guess is it makes for very busy
>>> distractions for Braille readers and I cannot imagine how it comes
>>> across on audio conversions.
>>>
>>> Any suggestions?
>>>
>>> Valerie
>>>
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