This adventure historical fiction novel is set in Angus, Scotland during the Jacobite rebellion of 1745. It has all the element of a good war novel: spies, betrayals, politics, and even a love story (but not quite what you expect). This is a smart novel with wise insights into human nature, the different choices people make during a conflict, and the coping mechanisms of those who were left behind. This novel will make you laugh, cry, and fall in love with the landscape of Scotland. ( Stav Nisser.)
How to claim a part, and "how it all works" here To find a section to record, simply look at point 5. below at the sections. All the ones without names beside them are "up for grabs." Click "Post reply" at the top left of the screen and tell us which section you would like to read (include the section number from the left-most column in the reader list, please). Read points 6. to 8. below for what to do before, during and after your recording.
Is there a deadline? We ask that you submit your recorded sections within 1-2 months of placing your claim. Please note that to be fair to the readers who have completed their sections in a timely way, if you haven't submitted your recording(s) after two months, your sections will automatically be re-opened for other readers to claim, unless you post in this thread to request an extension. Extensions will be granted at the discretion of the Book Coordinator. If you cannot do your section, for whatever reason, just let me know and it'll go back to the pool. There's no shame in this; we're all volunteers and things happen.Please do not sign up for more sections than you can complete within the two month deadline.
Please claim sections (the numbers in the first column below)! If this is your first recording, please let me know under which name or pseudonym you'd like to appear in the LibriVox catalogue. We can also link to a personal website/blog.
Prospective Prooflisteners: Please read the Listeners Wanted FAQ before listening! Level of prooflistening requested: standard
notes:
1. Chapters lengths are indicated by number of pages. Each page might take about two minutes of reading.
2. The etext is fully accessible with page numbers so future mcs would not have to worry about my filling in the mw.
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Genres for the project: action and adventure, historical fiction
Keywords that describe the book: Historical Fiction, love story, femenist fiction, war novel
Set your recording software to:
Channels: 1 (Mono)
Bit Rate: 128 kbps
Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz
DURING recording: No more than 0.5 to 1 second of silence at the beginning of the recording! Make sure you add this to the beginning of your recording: START of recording (Intro)
"Chapter [number] of Flemington. This is a LibriVox recording. All LibriVox recordings are in the public domain. For more information, or to volunteer, please visit: librivox DOT org"
If you wish, say: "Recording by [your name], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]"
Say: "Flemington, by Violet Jacob. [Chapter]"
END of recording
At the end of the section, say: "End of [Chapter]"
If you wish, say: "Recording by [your name], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]"
At the end of the book, say (in addition): "End of Flemington, by Violet Jacob. "
There should be ~5 seconds silence at the end of the recording.
Please remember to check this thread frequently for updates!
AFTER recording Need noise-cleaning?
Listen to your file through headphones. If you can hear some constant background noise (hiss/buzz), you may want to clean it up a bit. The latest version of Audacity is recommended for noise-cleaning. See this LibriVox wiki page for a complete guide. Save files as
128 kbps MP3
flemington_##_jacob_128kb.mp3 (all lower-case) where ## is the section number (e.g. flemington_01_jacob_128kb.mp3)
Transfer of files (completed recordings) Please always post in this forum thread when you've sent a file. Also, post the length of the recording (file duration: mm:ss) together with the link.
I know this isn't quite off the ground. But I would love to DPL if no one else wants too.
Hope Kuerschner
It is not the will of God that in this life we should be sinless, Lest we should find a perfection apart from forgiveness. P.T Forsyth Theologians have done more to hide the gospel of Christ than any of its adversaries. GM
Sure will! It seems right up my alley. I love books that centre around Scotland. George Macdonald is one of my favourite authors so...
Just wondering if you are doing this yourself or if it is a group project or...?
Hope Kuerschner
It is not the will of God that in this life we should be sinless, Lest we should find a perfection apart from forgiveness. P.T Forsyth Theologians have done more to hide the gospel of Christ than any of its adversaries. GM
Nedge wrote: ↑June 12th, 2018, 9:34 am
My recording level problem is even worse than it was yesterday. I need to get my ducks in a row before I begin. I'm sorry I jumped the gun.
The other day I DID get Checker to accept my poem, but today, well ... it's a big old mess.
I remember, getting my volume inside the LV limits was the trickiest part of my beginnings as well. There is a great plug-in for Audacity, if you use that program. It calculates you the exact amount by which you need to amplify or decrease your volume to get to the coveted 89 dB. I use it all the time for my recordings and never had problems with Checker after using Replay Gain:
1. Save the file to your computer - your desktop or somewhere where you can easily find it.
2. Now browse to the folder in which Audacity is installed. It's probably in C:\Program Files\Audacity) and then open the Plug-Ins folder.
3. Drag the file you saved into the Plug-Ins folder.
4. When next you start up Audacity, you will be able to select the whole recording (Ctrl+A on Windows), then go to Analyze | ReplayGain, and it'll tell you how much to amplify your file to get to about 89 dB.
if you still have questions, don't hesitate to ask. It will get easier with each new recording, no worries.
Thank you, Sonia! I spent a little bit of time with YouTube videos today pertaining to Audacity and Librivox. I finally think I understand! I will add ReplayGain to the mix as well. And THEN I will claim a chapter or two.
Nan
"Ready, willing, and vaguely competent." -- Sandra Boynton, 2021