[bksvol-discuss] Re: Bookmarks", WAS: Re: Re: a new volunteer approved
- From: "Kim Friedman" <kimfri11@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 07 Nov 2010 09:32:42 -0800
Hi, I write in brackets "start here" when I end each session of
proofreading. I got this little gem of advice from Lynn Iverson (bless
her). Regards, Kim Friedman.
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[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Julia
Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 2:09 PM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Bookmarks", WAS: Re: Re: a new volunteer
approved
Hi list.
I guess I'm just lazy, because I just write the letters qq to mark
my
place, and delete them after I've found my place again.
Julia
----- Original Message -----
From: "Debby Franson" <the.bee@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 12:30 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Bookmarks", WAS: Re: Re: a new volunteer
approved
> Hi Steve and everyone!
>
> When I'm done with a proofreading session, I write the sentence:
>
> Begin proofreading here.
>
> Then wehn I come back, I search for the word "proofreading", delete
> the
> whole sentence and then write it again when I'm done with that day's
> session. It acts as a bookmark for me. Since the sentence is always
> deleted, there is nothing to worry about remembering to remove. I
know I
> would forget, (smile).
>
> Debby
>
> At 07:48 AM 11/2/2010, Steve Holmes wrote
>>I am curious of one thing. If I'm reading along in a large book, say
>>300 pages or so, and I want to keep my place, I would consider using
>>bookmarks so I can return to the spot next time I come back in. There
>>shouldn't be any problem doing this,should there? I would probably
>>make certain to remove them before checking back in. Anybody have
>>ideas on keeping one's place? The bookmarks feature works good in
>>Open Office Writer as well as MS Word.
>>
>>On Mon, Nov 01, 2010 at 09:47:08PM -0700, Kim Friedman wrote:
>> > Hi, Ann, I just hope you'll leave some fantasy for me (smile).
>> > Seriously
>> > though, how will you be proofreading stuff? I have a double-pronged
>> > approach which suits me down to the ground. In actuality, you might
say
>> > I fell into it. I use Jaws (my screen reader) and I also have a
>> > BrailleNote mPower 32. What I do is open the rtf document I
download,
>> > listen to the text in speech and follow along with my BrailleNote
as my
>> > Braille terminal or display device. So far what I've done has been
>> > added
>> > to the collection. Also, I'll be happy to pass on to you what was
>> > passed
>> > on to me. There are some very helpful people on the list so don't
>> > hesitate to ask any questions. There is no such thing as a stupid
>> > question if you don't know how to do something. Also, if you can
enjoy
>> > reading a book and have the little critic in your head pop up a lot
>> > telling you to get rid of that bullet or check the font or whatever
and
>> > if that doesn't drive you nuts, you'll do splendidly. Believe it or
>> > not,
>> > there are people who find scanning relaxing. Personally, I have a
>> > scanner and I don't know how to use the thing. I find it
intimidating
>> > as
>> > all get-out. I know of a guy who would rather run and hide than
>> > proofread, whereas I like doing it. I can have an absolutely
wonderful
>> > time reading a book and get rid of scanning errors and such with
>> > equanimity. There is a proofreading manual in the volunteer section
of
>> > the Bookshare site and you can read it. However, if manuals put you
to
>> > sleep (they tend to do that to me), please ask away and if I can
help
>> > I'll be glad to answer any questions if I have any answers.
Regards,
>> > Kim
>> > Friedman. P.S.: Word of advice: the very first thing I learned was
to
>> > 1.
>> > Download your file your going to read; 2. Leave the file you
download
>> > strictly alone and make a working copy (I call this the file you're
>> > going to mess with). You can refer to your original file and if you
>> > leave it alone, that's fine. That way if your computer does
something
>> > stupid, it will do it to your working copy. At the end of every
session
>> > of proofreading, I save my work, then make a copy of my file I'm
>> > working
>> > with and save it somewhere else. I have a folder called
proofreading.
>> > When I start a project, I make a subfolder within the proofreading
>> > folder and give it the author's name. In it I keep the raw scan I
>> > downloaded, any correspondence I have with the submitter (I prefer
to
>> > be
>> > in contact with the submitter in case I have questions about the
text
>> > and to report on the work), and a copy of what I've proofread
during
>> > that day. Other save stuff to a flash drive, but it never occurred
to
>> > me
>> > to do that. I hope I haven't intimidated you and I really wish you
much
>> > success. K.
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ann
Petrous
>> > Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 9:18 PM
>> > To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: a new volunteer approved
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > I love all kinds of fantasy, however I mostly stick to classic
>> > fantasy. Such as J.R.R Talken, Margaret Weis, and Tracy Hickman.
>> > I'm a huge dragonlance fan. I want to proof read every dragonlance
>> > novel there is so that it can be up on bookshare. Lol I'm also a
>> > huge Harry Potter fan. I love Terry Goodkind, Robert Newcomb,
>> > George R.R. Martin, Robert Jordan etc. I can't wait for the second
>> > half of the 12th book in the Wheel of time series. I shall have to
>> > check out the Dancers of Arun. IF there is a first book in the
>> > series, I will check that out. I love escaping into stories where i
>> > don't have to hear about real life things like cel phones, cars,
>> > computers, etc. I love a good sword fight, dragons, elves, wizards
>> > etc. I could go on, but I would be sitting here all night. Lol Its
>> > nice to meet you.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > _____
>> >
>> > From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kim
>> > Friedman
>> > Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 11:50 PM
>> > To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: a new volunteer approved
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Hi, Ann, Kim here. Welcome to the deranged perfectionists as Carrie
>> > calls some of us. I proofread stuff on occasion for Bookshare.
>> > Please ask any kind of question you wish. By the way, what sort of
>> > books do you like to read? I also like fantasy and have proofread
>> > fiction so far. Regards, Kim Friedman. P.S.: If you wish to natter,
>> > please write me off list. K.
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ann
>> > Petrous
>> > Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 6:33 PM
>> > To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: a new volunteer approved
>> >
>> > I can't wait to get started. Like Cindy said, if anyone has Fantasy
>> > books that they would like proof read, let me know. Since I need to
>> > take one books at a time, lol I will start with the first courtduel
>> > series. Can't wait.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > _____
>> >
>> > From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Cindy
>> > Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 9:22 PM
>> > To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > Subject: [bksvol-discuss] a new volunteer approved
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > I want to mention that a new volunteer proofreader (As I recall she
>> > can't scan because she doesn't have the equipment) has joined us.
>> > Her name is Ann Petrous; I'm not forwarding her note because I
>> > don't know that she wants her email address posted. She's
>> > especially interested in proofing fantasy; She's going to do court
>> > duel, but she wants to read the first book in the series first.
>> > Have any other fantasies been scanned and submitted? I think there
>> > are a number on the wish list. There is one Sr. Dolores is doing, I
>> > think, and she's and she's going to [put a hold for Ann when she
>> > submits. it,
>> >
>> > Cindy
>> >
>> >
>> > Wonderful. Ann. Welcome.
>> >
>> > Cindy
>> >
>> > Wish List (i.e., books wanted added to the collection) and
>> > books-being-scanned list available at sites below
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Wish List:
>> > https://wiki.benetech.org/display/BSO/Bookshare+Wish+List
>> >
>> > Books Being Scanned List:
>> > https://wiki.benetech.org/display/BSO/Books+Being+Scanned+List
>> >
>> > --- On Mon, 11/1/10, Ann Petrous <annpetrous@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> > From: Ann Petrous <annpetrous@xxxxxxxxx>
>> > Subject: i'm aproved
>> > To: "'Cindy'" <popularplace@xxxxxxxxx>
>> > Date: Monday, November 1, 2010, 6:11 PM
>> >
>> > Hey I'm just letting you know that I've been approved for bookshare
>> > volunteering, so if there is a fantasy novel that you see and I
>> > don't, let me know. I grabbed courtduel. I'm going to read the
>> > first one before I read the second. Lol
>> >
>> >
>> >
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