An Editing Revelation
An Editing Revelation
<p><img src=”http://www.lifefirst.com/images/rchssm.gif” /> <a href=”http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=116347465″>Photo by Henry Diltz</a> </p><p> Greetings Folks!
<p>Last week I talked about editing nightmare or a process? I personally have found editing to be a process that is accomplished in levels. But this week I started test recording for uploading “The Mark of a Druid” to <A herf=”http://podiobooks.com/index.php”>Podiobooks</A> <p>To my surprise and delight I found it to be extremely helpful. I have read this book aloud several times but never into a recording system. While reading aloud is extremely helpful to help with sentence structure and pacing, you can’t listen to your work back. What I found when I replayed the first few tries of narrating chapter one was that it could be even smoother, more concise and much more cohesive.</p>
<p>Jumping up and down with excitement! Another way to make the better book!</p>
<p>What does that mean for the uploading of the work is … well. There will be a three-week delay in the posting of chapters and an eight-week delay in uploading pod casts to allow for rewrites and editing of sound tracks. New computer parts have been ordered to improve the recording process and facilitate the production of the upcoming Free serialized donor supported pod cast of “The Mark of a Druid” on Podiobooks.com. If I can do it faster I will that will depend on how easily I can get the hang of this new way of thinking about the book. I think 8 weeks is a good estimate considering there are requirements of having 5 episodes or chapters in the can. </p>
<p>If you want to improve your writing I strongly suggest recording it even into a handheld devise. You don’t need to buy a bunch of equipment. A simple headset and free ware can give you enough of a feel to make improvements on your work in progress. </p>
<p>These are very exciting times in the publishing industry. Things are changing and I for one am thrilled to be a part of this new world of pod casts and hypertext novels. </p>
<p>Your comments are always welcome.</p>
<p><strong>Announcements!!!</strong></p>
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<p>Also look under Greeting Cards our newest category in the store. We are ecstatic to announce the incredible artwork of <A herf=http://www.goddessprints.com> Ami Reavis </A> Dragons and Fairy cards are perfect for any occasion.</p>
<p>In the next couple of weeks new Mp3’s will be up for download, I’ll let you know when they are ready.</p>
<p> Rhonda R. Carpenter</p>
Tags: editing, novels, publishing, rhonda carpenter, the mark of a druid, writing
