[bookshare-discuss] Re: Book and study guide submitted

  • From: "Jana Jackson" <jana@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 17:11:25 -0500

Kathy, way to go!  You're right, it does get easier. <Smile>  Happy
submitting!

Jana

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kathy and Tom" <tkdarnold@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 11:48 AM
Subject: [bookshare-discuss] Re: Book and study guide submitted


> Hi all,
>
> I just submitted my first 2 books!  The book is:  Battlefield Of The Mind
by
> Joyce Meyer, along with the study guide!
>
> I love it!  It's such a great feeling!  It's so great to be able to share
> and submit books!
>
> I want to thank Jana, Cindy, Julie, and anyone else I may've forgotten for
> their help, support, and encouragement!
>
> It took me quite some time to get the form filled out.  For me, that was
the
> hardest part.  I kept getting errors when I tried to upload.  I put
> incorrect info in the required fields.  It'll be a lot easier next time!
>
> I would encourage anyone who hasn't yet submitted a book to try it.
>
> Of course, I don't know if the books I submitted will be accepted, by the
> validaters, but, so far, so good.
>
> Have a great day everyone!
>
> My prayers are with anyone in Hurricane Ivan's path.
>
> Kathy
>
> A day hemmed in prayer, never comes unraveled.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Kathy and Tom" <tkdarnold@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 8:46 AM
> Subject: [bookshare-discuss] Re: Am I the inferior validator?
>
>
> > Hi Cindy,
> >
> > Thanks so very, very much!  You can never explain too much for me!  I
> > really
> > appreciate your help!  Now that I have your info, I'm going to try and
> > submit the book.  Thanks so much for your examples and your clarity.
I'll
> > let everyone know when I get the book submitted.
> >
> > Your submitting friend,
> >
> > Kathy
> >
> > A day hemmed in prayer, never comes unraveled.
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Cindy" <popularplace@xxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <bookshare-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 2:44 AM
> > Subject: [bookshare-discuss] Re: Am I the inferior validator?
> >
> >
> >> I'm not Jana, but I'm up and so I thought I'd answer.
> >>
> >> After you log in, you go to the volunteers' page (I'm
> >> assuming you're not only a member but also a
> >> volunteer; I just found out that members aren't
> >> automatically also volunteers). On the  right-hand
> >> side, the last item under the heading Books, is the
> >> word  Submit. You click on that and fill out the form
> >> that you'll get. (by the way, the rtf file of your
> >> book should have a dot rtf added, i.e., it should be
> >> Battlefield of the Mind.rtf)
> >>
> >> Below the spaces for title, author, copyright date,
> >> copyright holder, and ISBNnumber is a space asking for
> >> format (I'm not sure that''s the right word, but
> >> something like that). Click on that, scroll down until
> >> you get to rtf and then click on that. The next space
> >> that says browse. Click on browse, find your rtf file
> >> and click on it. Your book file will go into the
> >> space.  Then proceed to fill in the the rest of the
> >> spaces. When you're finished, at the bottom of the
> >> page on the left  is the word submit. Click on that
> >> and you're done.
> >>
> >> I hope this explanation is both clear and not overly
> >> explanatory.
> >>
> >> Cindy
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> -- Kathy and Tom <tkdarnold@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hi Jana,
> >>>
> >>> Well, I did it!  I converted the file to rtf.  It's
> >>> in my general folder in
> >>> Kurzweil.  I guess I'm one step closer to submitting
> >>> the book and the study
> >>> guide.  So, what's the next step?
> >>>
> >>> 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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