I 'stumbled' across LibriVox yesterday and think it's a wonderful idea! I'm still working up the courage and trying to figure out how it all works before I dive in. I am excited at the idea of helping with the project.
A little background. I love to read and have to make time for 3 small boys, 1 of whom I homeschool. I also love to quilt. I am also a medical transcriptionist 'on the side.'
I can't wait to get started. Just as soon as I figure out what I'm trying to do! LOL
Read the stickies in the different forums and the pages they link to.
If you're into reading, Short Works (Weekly Poetry) is a good place to get started.
If you're into listening, head for Listeners Wanted.
Cheers,
Ezwa
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Thanks, ezwa. Unfortunately, I HAVE been reading all the stickies. The "magic windows" and the different color codes just have me all confused. LOL However, I think I found a project I might go ahead and join. It's window is very clear as to what is going on. I can handle that. *smile* I want a new microphone though before I start. Not to mention actually reading the selection I want to record before I jump in.
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Cori wrote:
Oooh, which one have you picked as a Possible..?
Well, the second book of War and Peace has openings that I can obviously tell. I'm thinking of taking a chapter of that and running with it. At least it's a start!
If you find the color-coding and Magic Window jargon a little confusing at first, just look at the Status column (the last one on the right). If the status of a chapter is "available" then you may post a claim to read it.
Occasionally someone else may have already posted a claim that the Book Coordinator (BC) hasn't had a change to assign yet. If that happens, he/she will let you know that and ask you if you would like to pick a different chapter. It's all first come/first served!
I hope you enjoy your chapter in War and Peace and have a lot of fun here in general. If you ever need help, just post your questions in the Need Help? Got Advice? forum. There are lots of helpful folks about!
I also have 3 children at home and although I don't quilt I do a lot (!!) of knitting.
I also found getting started on LibriVox a bit of a technical challenge (not being good with computers in more than a superficial way) but I am very glad indeed that I persisted and am having a lot of fun.
Glad to have you helping! Laura
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