tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post7365193857911128329..comments2024-03-24T16:50:00.727-05:00Comments on Maria Zannini blogspot: Editing & FacebookUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-38869440194319020882010-12-08T09:59:50.737-06:002010-12-08T09:59:50.737-06:00I do read aloud passages that bug me, but I'll...I do read aloud passages that bug me, but I'll have to check out the voice software you mentioned. Congrats on the audiobook!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-36674954823566266312010-12-06T17:29:25.783-06:002010-12-06T17:29:25.783-06:00Charlie:
Ref: ...what an eye opening expereince....Charlie: <br /><br />Ref: ...what an eye opening expereince.<br /><br />That's so true. I'm surprised more people don't use this technique.<br /><br />I'll admit, it's slower, but if you have a good ear you can catch all sorts of nuances you wouldn't notice from a straight read.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-26278216539400529892010-12-06T17:24:27.249-06:002010-12-06T17:24:27.249-06:00I was surprised by Facebook, too. Actually a prett...I was surprised by Facebook, too. Actually a pretty good way to keep up with what others are up to. <br /><br />As for reading aloud - what an eye opening expereince. For the last couple of years I've met with some writing friends twice a month to go over what we're working on. We always read aloud to the group. It was really hard at first, but very useful.Charliehttp://smartgirlsscifi.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-65985748885349678502010-12-06T15:33:40.465-06:002010-12-06T15:33:40.465-06:00Linda: Oh, don't get me started on that FB fia...Linda: Oh, don't get me started on that FB fiasco of this morning.<br /><br />And to anyone following at home, I apologize again if you got caught in that group grope.<br /><br />Obviously, I should not be trusted with FB unsupervised.<br /><br />Ref: reading<br />I whisper too. My voice isn't particularly loud anyway and it runs out of steam fast, so whispering will do.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-77006480113118543562010-12-06T14:52:22.767-06:002010-12-06T14:52:22.767-06:00Well, I won't comment on your FB experience to...Well, I won't comment on your FB experience today. <br /><br />Ref reading aloud...all the time. But I've found I can whisper and still get the same benefit so I don't wear out my voice.<br /><br />I kept trying to give away my first born. You know, one of those deals where you can have what you want but "it will cost you your first born". I kept trying but I guess they all knew him (or about him). :grin:Linda Leszczukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15117080878321152684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-76861358529246147652010-12-06T14:25:21.029-06:002010-12-06T14:25:21.029-06:00Rula: Speech to text isn't for everyone but it...Rula: Speech to text isn't for everyone but it does have its uses.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-25380082741250104782010-12-06T12:06:48.155-06:002010-12-06T12:06:48.155-06:00I'm not on FB or Twitter yet. Keeping up with ...I'm not on FB or Twitter yet. Keeping up with either seems mind boggling to me. One of these days...<br /><br />Interesting about the speech software. I was just reading a post on that over at Lady Scribes. I've never used one before, but I do read my work out loud. I'll be looking in to it more!Rula Sinarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703015110251843280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-75464734515230150262010-12-06T11:42:17.078-06:002010-12-06T11:42:17.078-06:00Cathy: I think the text-to-speech software helps b...Cathy: I think the text-to-speech software helps because it's so jarring. It makes me pick out the offending text easier.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-90342901680744518532010-12-06T11:40:13.911-06:002010-12-06T11:40:13.911-06:00Welcome HitomiNeko, but no solicitations here, oka...Welcome HitomiNeko, but no solicitations here, okay?Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-39108225359283633922010-12-06T11:38:33.365-06:002010-12-06T11:38:33.365-06:00Congrats on getting the edits done and on TB going...Congrats on getting the edits done and on TB going audible!<br /><br />I have to read my stuff aloud at least a couple times when editing. A text to speech program would probably be a good idea, since even in read aloud mode I've found myself missing things.<br /><br />No FB games for me either. I'm too prone to distraction as it--Squirrel!Cathy in AKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08667978358875270260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-31606447651903015952010-12-06T11:29:34.380-06:002010-12-06T11:29:34.380-06:00Hi Terri!
How neat that you have a radio backgrou...Hi Terri!<br /><br />How neat that you have a radio background. I'll bet you have a real ear for the written word. I can see that being a huge advantage.<br /><br />Ref: new look<br />I heard about that. Zuckerman will have to take me kicking and screaming like before. (I'm sure Sherri will push me when I'm not looking.) :grin:<br /><br />PS Glad to see you here!Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-91054062232788016342010-12-06T11:26:14.081-06:002010-12-06T11:26:14.081-06:00Lia: Twitter and FB is an evil plot to destroy bra...Lia: Twitter and FB is an evil plot to destroy brain cells. But it's been useful networking-wise.<br /><br />I'd get on *before* you get published. Believe me, it's too hard to learn afterward when you have so much else to do. I learned that the hard way.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-22088424859210925312010-12-06T11:20:38.326-06:002010-12-06T11:20:38.326-06:00I read everything aloud. Coming from a radio backg...I read everything aloud. Coming from a radio background, I *tell* the story and I can't do that without actually telling it out loud. <br /><br />I don't twitter, but I do Facebook. However, like you, I refuse to do those games and whatever else they have on there. I ignore gifts and that stuff. <br /><br />I didn't know about this putting people in groups thing, but I might try that and see if I can get it to work. I hate scrolling through the ton of stuff I've no interest in seeing.<br /><br />Oh, and Zuckerburg was on 60 Minutes last night talking about a new set-up and look for the profile page. It's supposed to be launched today, but I've yet to check it out.<br /><br />Congrats on the edits and going audible!Terri Osburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176989488447450585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-18625157557745646262010-12-06T11:06:14.090-06:002010-12-06T11:06:14.090-06:00I don’t Facebook or Twitter so I couldn’t help but...I don’t Facebook or Twitter so I couldn’t help but If I get published, I will have to do both (gulp!). I think I’ll need lots of help setting that up. As for editing, I use text-to-speech software too, and I love it. The voice is annoying but once you get used to it you don’t notice it. For me, it’s the only way to find a typo.Angelina Rainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16953868243120764347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-53841397895306909582010-12-06T10:56:04.627-06:002010-12-06T10:56:04.627-06:00Mmm time travelMmm time travelKrista D. Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13735832053631141449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-18189219947145557962010-12-06T10:35:53.348-06:002010-12-06T10:35:53.348-06:00Sherri: I know. It took me a long time to get this...Sherri: I know. It took me a long time to get this one out. I was editing it back when I was having all those eye surgeries. And then I trashed the first version and started over.<br /><br />I think Apocalypse Rising will answer some questions the first book brought up. I also definitely rock the boat for Leda and Grey. And then there's that whole paradigm of time travel too.<br /><br />Lots of mayhem for everybody.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-79834673110179503632010-12-06T10:31:08.401-06:002010-12-06T10:31:08.401-06:00Krista: I can't give Iko away either. He's...Krista: I can't give Iko away either. He's cute, but people can only tolerate cute for so long.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-5064527380076762892010-12-06T10:22:18.530-06:002010-12-06T10:22:18.530-06:00FB :resettles halo: isn't evil.
One typo, Mar...FB :resettles halo: isn't evil.<br /><br />One typo, Maria, that's awesome. Can't wait to read it...of course, I've been saying that since I finished the first one :grin:<br /><br />@ Krista<br /><i>He calls himself the bendy autistic vegetable b/c asparagus...aspergers...</i><br /><br />Love it!Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03042368061073048819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-81797097235709721702010-12-06T10:07:45.830-06:002010-12-06T10:07:45.830-06:00His communication area is hyper developed. He is a...His communication area is hyper developed. He is a fast talker, charmer, take-no-crap, heart breaking kid with a stream of broken females hearts already behind him. La sigh. At least he doesn't appear to be bi. That would be double the heart break trail. <br /><br />He'd never be a politician with me as a parent. He'll totally be a lobbyist. Growing up with a feminist step-mother during the formative years does that to a kid.<br /><br />He sucks at chores, though. So, I can't even give him away :(<br /><br />--<br /><br />Oh, I gotta say, the WORD read feature makes me twitch. "I - am - ve,ry - an,gry - that - you - are - here." Pause. "Ve,ry - an, gry."Krista D. Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13735832053631141449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-44971101911917127712010-12-06T10:00:32.182-06:002010-12-06T10:00:32.182-06:00Krista: Isn't that odd--considering he's a...Krista: Isn't that odd--considering he's a boy. Aren't male brains supposed to be less developed in the communication area?<br /><br />He could go grow up to be a politician--or a salesman. Please God, let him be a salesman. I can't handle any more fast talking politicians. LOLMaria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-13140002909126495342010-12-06T09:54:52.446-06:002010-12-06T09:54:52.446-06:00Joanna: Your hubby is hilarious1 LOL.Joanna: Your hubby is hilarious1 LOL.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-84720561731961599202010-12-06T09:53:21.006-06:002010-12-06T09:53:21.006-06:00Kimber, I tried your suggestion on creating a grou...Kimber, I tried your suggestion on creating a group. People keep thanking me, but I still can't see their streams. Maybe they haven't written anything yet???<br /><br />I'm sooooo confused. Facebook is going to have me for lunch!Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-74890121058620840442010-12-06T09:33:49.994-06:002010-12-06T09:33:49.994-06:00Sadly, it is true. My youngest step-son talks abou...Sadly, it is true. My youngest step-son talks about twice as much as me. In July, I timed him. He talked to me for 37 minutes straight without any pause in the conversation for me to answer the questions he asked.<br /><br />I keep telling him that I had really given him up for adoption, and just ended up dating the guy that is raising him. ;)<br /><br />My eldest has Aspergers and has discovered comedic timing in the last couple of months. He's been pulling out the zingers, which gives us all hope that maybe, just maybe, he might turn out OK after all. (He calls himself the bendy autistic vegetable b/c asparagus...aspergers... like I said, getting a sense of humour lol)Krista D. Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13735832053631141449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-76354129478392913012010-12-06T09:29:40.890-06:002010-12-06T09:29:40.890-06:00ha ha the hubs uses text to speech to talk to me b...ha ha the hubs uses text to speech to talk to me because he thinks its funny.<br />Facebook I'm not sure you can do that but on twitter you can limit your stream. I suggest checking out Jami Gold's blog she is like a twitter ninja - i think that was the title of her post about this kinda stuff.Joanna St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06180782095853911283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-4856989578613970032010-12-06T09:29:25.162-06:002010-12-06T09:29:25.162-06:00One typo - that is great!
As for facebook you can...One typo - that is great!<br /><br />As for facebook you can sort the friends into different groups. Then when you go into facebook select that group to see the feeds of just the friends in that particular group. For instance I have family in one group, my writing group in another, and my friends in another. You can also subscribe via sms which means certain feeds will be sent directly to your cell phone. I have a few people that as soon as they post something it comes directly to my cell phone. <br /><br />As for reading manuscripts out loud - ABSOLUTELY! Every single time I write something I read it out loud to see how it comes across. Is is awkward or smooth, do I stumble? I can't see typos if I just read it silently but when I am reading out loud I catch them. <br /><br />Love the post today! :)Kimber Leszczuk.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10600447859414457126noreply@blogger.com