How long does it usually take for the "Magic Window" to appear on a post?

Edmonds · Post by **Edmonds** » February 19th, 2018, 8:51 am

Just wondering, I would like to get started on my solo project (viewtopic.php?f=28&t=69290) but I haven't seen the MW yet.

Thanks!

tovarisch · Post by **tovarisch** » February 19th, 2018, 8:53 am

MW does not appear by itself. It usually takes some time before your project is picked up by an admin (who's going to be the MC for the project), and the MC will set up your MW.

ETA: the MC usually posts in the thread announcing that they're going to be your MC, so you'll know when it happens. I can take a day or two...

Edmonds · Post by **Edmonds** » February 19th, 2018, 9:07 am

Can I go ahead and do some recording while I wait?

tovarisch · Post by **tovarisch** » February 19th, 2018, 9:38 am

Anything preventing you?

Edmonds · Post by **Edmonds** » February 19th, 2018, 9:53 am

Not of what I am aware.

Cori · Post by **Cori** » February 19th, 2018, 11:11 am

Recording (and editing, and getting the MP3s ready) can all be done without an MC or Magic Window. You just can't upload the files until you know which folder they need to go into.

The only reason I can think of to wait for an MC is if there's any doubt about the public domainness of the project (that is, if the text source isn't Project Gutenberg.) In that case, one may want to be sure that everything is super-LibriVox-friendly before getting started.

But -- you've got MaryAnn on the case, so everything is excellent! Have fun recording.