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[ShellyW]

The Lost Princess, by George MacDonald (1824 - 1905)

All audio files can be found on our catalog page: https://librivox.org/the-lost-princess-by-george-macdonald-2/

Two selfish little girls, a princess and a shepherd's daughter, encounter a wise woman who lovingly shows them each that they are not the center of the universe. George MacDonald is a master at dispensing little gold nuggets of truth that lead the reader to a deeper understanding of human nature and of God’s dealings with us. This fairytale is also known as The Wise Woman, A Double Story, and Princess Rosemond.

(Summary by Shelly Weingart)

Source text (please read only from this text!): https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5676

Target completion date: 2024-07-01

Prooflistening level: Standard
Prospective PLs, please see the Guide for Proof-listeners.

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Magic Window:

BC Admin
[*]Link to author on Wikipedia : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_MacDonald (George MacDonald)
[*]Link to title on Wikipedia : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lost_Princess
[*]Number of sections (files) this project will have: 14
[*]Does the project have an introduction or preface: No
[*]Original publication date : 1875
[*]If you are a new volunteer, how would you like your name (or pseudonym) credited in the catalog?
[*]Do you have a URL you would like associated with your name?:
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Genres for the project: Children's Fiction/Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales; Religious Fiction/Christian Fiction

Keywords that describe the book: children, christian, fairytales, fables

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LibriVox recording settings: mono (1 channel), 44100 Hz sample rate, 128 kbps constant bit rate MP3. See the Tech Specs

Intro to recording:
Leave 0.5 to 1 second of silence at the beginning.

For the first section, say:

" Chapter # of The Lost Princess. This is a LibriVox recording. All LibriVox recordings are in the public domain. For more information or to volunteer, please visit librivox.org." [Optional: "Read by your name."] "The Lost Princess, by George MacDonald. Section Title."

For the second and subsequent sections, you may use the shortened intro if you wish:

"Chapter # of The Lost Princess, by George MacDonald. This LibriVox recording is in the public domain." [Optional: "Read by your name."] "Section Title."

End of recording:
Say:

"End of chapter #." [Optional, and if not stated in the intro: "Read by your name, city, date."]

If you are recording the final section of the book, add:

"End of The Lost Princess, by George MacDonald."

Leave 5 seconds of silence at the end.

Filename: lostprincess_##_macdonald_128kb.mp3 where ## is the section number. (e.g. lostprincess_01_macdonald_128kb.mp3)

Upload to the LibriVox Uploader: https://librivox.org/login/uploader

MC to select: lynnet

Copy and paste the file link generated by the uploader into the relevant Listen URL field in the Section Compiler, enter the duration in the Notes field, and post in this thread to let your PL and MC know that you have uploaded a file. You may also post the file link in the thread.

[Lynnet]

I can set this up.

Edit: done!

I have edited the publication date... it was 1875. The one you gave (2004) would mean it is not PD. It is probably the date it was published online.

Also,I note this is your first solo. I have added you to the list of BCs and will give further directions in another post.

[Lynnet]

First of all, near the top of the first post, probably to the right but it may be fairly central, depending on your browser, you will see a stubby little pencil icon. That is so you can edit the first post.

A few things to note:

Have you lined up a DPL? If not, you should add a tilde (~) to the subject line. If you have someone in mind, I will need to give him/her access to the MW. Don't worry if you have no one in mind. Someone will volunteer.

Secondly, if you wish, you can edit the summary. You can do this at any time... just let me know, as I have to edit the project page.

You can change the file name at this point, but in this case, I wouldn't.

I will give you instructions for the MW in a separate post, but if you have questions, please ask.
Lynne

[Lynnet]

Here are the instructions for logging in to the MW. It is the same for a DPL as for a BC. Please note, this only gives you access to the MW for projects where you are DPL or BC.


Accessing the System – First Time Login
1. Use this Link to go the main login screen: http://librivox.org/workflow
2. Click on Login (for BCs & MCs)
3. Enter your forum username.
4. Click “Forgot Password”
5. You will receive an email with a link to reset your password. Click the link and enter a password and submit the form. (Note this should be more secure than your 'regular' password)
6. Go back to the main login screen and use the new password you entered above to log in to the system.
7. When you log in from the main screen above, you will be taken to the LibriVox Management Dashboard default screen where you should see a list of your active projects along with options for dropdown menus, searching and editing your profile.
For more explicit step by step directions with screen shots, please see Accessing the System - First Time Login
NOTE: BCs should use their personal workflow login to upload files. If you recently logged in with the general login to upload files to a project and the system still had you logged in, you may see this:
You don't have permissions for this area.
Return to Librivox Management Tool Homepage
Logout
To remedy this, click Logout and then login with your BC login and password.

Please note, this doesn't always work the first time.

If you are still having trouble after 3 or 4 attempts, PM knotyouraveragejo

The MW is probably straightforward...
I started entering the titles, to show you how it's done. Normally,there is no need for chapter numbers. However,as there are no chapter titles, you need them here. If you don't put anything in that column, it fouls up the system. Hit enter when you have finished typing. You can either go through entering them all now, or as you go on, one chapter at a time.

I have entered you as reader for all sections.

The notes column is where you put the time for each file. In this column, you have to 'save'.

Paste your URL from the uploader in the Listen URL column, hit enter. The Link column is automatically populated when you do this.

The status column is a drop-down menu. Remember to change the status whenever you upload a file. That triggers a message to Your DPL.

There is no need to paste the link in the thread, as you would for a group project, although many soloists do. Just post "I've uploaded chapter 8" will suffice.

I think that's it. Any questions, please ask.
Have fun!

Oh yes, one more thing. It's on your schedule, but if life happens and you don't post for a couple of months, please post in the thread "I've been busy but still working on it" or something similar, so I don't think you've been abducted by aliens, and abandon the project .

[ShellyW]

Thank you Lynette!!

[ShellyW]

Am I understanding correctly that I should stop using my old login altogether? Or is it that I should log out and back in for uploading ?

[ShellyW]

I can set this up.

Edit: done!

I have edited the publication date... it was 1875. The one you gave (2004) would mean it is not PD. It is probably the date it was published online.

Also,I note this is your first solo. I have added you to the list of BCs and will give further directions in another post.

The template asked the question: what is the publication date of the text you are reading from. It sounded to me like they were asking the date that it was published online. Maybe the wording could be clearer? Just an idea.

[Lynnet]

Am I understanding correctly that I should stop using my old login altogether? Or is it that I should log out and back in for uploading ?

You should use your old password if you participate in group projects.

And you’re not the first to be confused by the copyright date. What it’s getting at is that if it was reprinted in , say, 1880, there may have been edits so it is relevant to know which you are reading from. The digitized version does not have edits (at least on Gutenberg… we have to be very careful if people use other sources).

[lomond]

Greetings -

Need a DPL? If yes, sign me up.

Lomond

[ShellyW]

Greetings -

Need a DPL? If yes, sign me up.

Lomond

Yes, thank you Lomond!!

[ShellyW]

Maybe I need more coffee... I can't figure out how to remove the ~

[Lynnet]

Maybe I need more coffee... I can't figure out how to remove the ~

Go back to the stubby pencil, then you can edit the subject line. Or I could do it… but then you wouldn’t learn how to do it yourself

[Lynnet]

Lomond added as DPL.

Moved to Going Solo. This shouldn't affect you, but it keeps the Launch Pad tidy!

[ShellyW]

Thank you Lynette and Lomond. I have uploaded the first chapter

[Lynnet]

Thank you Lynette and Lomond. I have uploaded the first chapter

Remember to set the status to "Ready for PL" (it's a drop-down menu).