[bookshare-discuss] Re: Am I the inferior validator?

  • From: "Kathy and Tom" <tkdarnold@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 22:28:23 -0400

Hi Jana,

Thanks so very much for your help.  Smile!  I think this will help.  Do you 
need to have the actual file open when doing this?

Thanks bunches!

Kathy

A day hemmed in prayer, never comes unraveled.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jana Jackson" <jana@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 12:16 AM
Subject: [bookshare-discuss] Re: Am I the inferior validator?


> Hi, Kathy!  If you want to convert your files to RTF, open them in K1000,
> and then press Alt-f, A.  If no file name is suggested, or even if one is,
> you can either keep the suggested name or type in another one.  If you 
> want
> to save it in a folder or directly on the hard drive, you'll need to type 
> in
> the full path.  Let me know if you're not sure how to do this.  Make sure
> that the extension at the end of the file name is .rtf.  You may want to
> press the End key and backspace three times to get rid of the .kes
> extension.  Then tab once to the list of file types, and make sure that 
> the
> Rich Text Format is selected.  if it isn't, type the letter R, or use your
> Up and Down arrow keys to find it.  Tab once to the Save button, and press
> Enter.  Hope this makes sense! <Smile>
>
> Jana
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Kathy and Tom" <tkdarnold@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 10:31 PM
> Subject: [bookshare-discuss] Re: Am I the inferior validator?
>
>
>> Hi Julie,
>>
>> Well, I've scanned one book by Joyce Meyer called Battle Field Of The
> Mind.
>> Plus, I scanned the study guide with it.  I believe it's in Kes format.
>> What I need to do really is read the instructions as to how to convert 
>> and
>> upload the book.  I'm a real beginner.  Grin.  It is a really good book!
>> I'd like to be able to share it with everyone.
>>
>> Julie, Thanks for your encouragement!
>>
>> Your friend,
>>
>> Kathy and Desiree
>>
>> A day hemmed in prayer, never comes unraveled.
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "J.M." <inlovewithchrist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 6:26 PM
>> Subject: [bookshare-discuss] Re: Am I the inferior validator?
>>
>>
>> > Hi, Kathy. Do you scan any books for yourself? If so, you're already
>> > halfway
>> > there. Just make sure you keep blank pages in the scan to maintain page
>> > integrity, except for maybe if there are a few blank pages before the
> book
>> > starts, and make sure the title pages are there. As for blank pages,
> there
>> > have been some people who've scanned books before they got involved 
>> > with
>> > Bookshare and blank pages were not kept. These books were still
> submitted
>> > and accepted, anyway, so as long as there's nothing missing, I guess
>> > that's
>> > not even crucial. If you've scanned some things for yourself, why not
>> > submit
>> > them? Take care.
>> > Julie Morales
>> > Email and Windows/MSN Messenger:
>> > inlovewithchrist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > When God puts a tear in your eye, it is because He wants to put a
> rainbow
>> > in
>> > your heart.
>> > ----- Original Message ----- 
>> > From: "Kathy and Tom" <tkdarnold@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> > To: <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> > Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 11:18 AM
>> > Subject: [bookshare-discuss] Re: Am I the inferior validator?
>> >
>> >
>> > Hi Allison,
>> >
>> > Thanks for the encouragement.  Maybe I'll try it sometime.
>> >
>> > Kathy
>> >
>> > A day hemmed in prayer, never comes unraveled.
>> > ----- Original Message ----- 
>> > From: "Allison" <alwaysallie@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>> > To: <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> > Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 1:40 PM
>> > Subject: [bookshare-discuss] Re: Am I the inferior validator?
>> >
>> >
>> >> Hi guys,
>> >>
>> >> Thanks for your feedback.  I validated two books last night, and feel 
>> >> a
>> >> lil
>> >> better about the work I did.  Props to those who focus more on
>> >> formatting,
>> >> but I do what I can.
>> >>
>> >> Actually, that original message was left unfinished cuz I debated
> sending
>> >> it
>> >> at all. I thought perhaps it was a little too... I dunno, whiny? 
>> >> But
>> >> I'm
>> >> glad it was recieved so well by you all.
>> >>
>> >> My advice to new scanners and validators? Do it anyway!  I  nkow it's
>> >> kinda
>> >> a daunting task, but it really does help the collection.  I mean,
> what's
>> >> the
>> >> worst that can happen?  Your book is rejected, and so?  It really
> doesn't
>> >> hurt anyone.  And most likely the book will be accepted, even if it
> needs
>> >> a
>> >> little work.  The collection grows most cuz of the work of each of us.
>> >> IF
>> >> you need some tips, write the list, that's what we're here for.We 
>> >> don't
>> >> mind.
>> >>
>> >> Always,
>> >> Allison
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
> 


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