[bksvol-discuss] Re: a new volunteer approved
- From: "Kim Friedman" <kimfri11@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 07 Nov 2010 09:58:13 -0800
Hi, Steve, first thing I learned was to make a copy of the book I plan
to proofread so you can mark that one up to a fare-thee-well and remove
them before sending it up to Bookshare for approval. I never touch the
original scan I download for insurance purposes. The idea is you can
make another copy to work on and "mess it up" (my technical term
[smile]). I generally prefer to stop a session at a place where I will
start next time, say, a new chapter. Then I write in brackets the words
"start here" (without the quotation marks). When I begin again I delete
those words then start reading from where I left off and do the
requisite stuff. Regards, Kim Friedman.
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Steve Holmes
Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 5:49 AM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: a new volunteer approved
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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