[bksvol-discuss] Re: a new volunteer approved
- From: Steve Holmes <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2010 05:48:57 -0700
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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