Snowflake challenge, Day 8

[lunesque]

Day 8

In your own space, talk about setting yourself a fannish goal. Big or small, it doesn't matter. Some examples: complete a bingo, sign up for a Big Bang, write that fic you've been thinking about for years, podfic that story that you love, make a fanmix for your fandom, post that bit of meta or reclist you keep putting off. Maybe resolve to be better at leaving feedback or answering comments. Leave a comment in this post saying you did it. Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so.

Well, I definitely want to focus on answering comments better than I have been. I don't get very many comments anymore, simply because my writing output has gone down so much, but I really want to interact with people more, so that's really important.

Also, I kind of want to do a podfic? IDEK. I've never done it before, and I read far too fast.

Comments

[lunesque]

I wish I could use Garageband, because I've seen so many good things about it, but I'm a PC user and would have to stick with audacity. I've toyed with it a little, so I have an idea of what to do. :) The hard part for me, is the microphone, because I definitely know I need a mic screen, but I can't afford to buy a real one, and so far making one is a pain in the butt.

[jelazakazone]

What is a mic screen and why do you need one? I bought a freestanding USB mic for my laptop and it's good. It may not be professional quality, but for $10, I'm quite happy with it and it's a million times better than the laptop mic.

[lunesque]

I've been using one of my Karaoke Revolution USB microphones to get used to talking into it. ^^;

A mic screen is a mesh or nylon screen that you put between your mouth and the microphone--on recordings, my 'P's pop a lot, so by having one, it makes recording cleaner. Apparently I can make one using nylons and an embroidery hoop, I just haven't done it yet.

[jelazakazone]

Practice is good.

Ah. Interesting. I had no idea. I think there are things you can do with filters and the way you record that would lessen the pops too. I don't know anything about Audacity, so you'd have to ask on podfic tips or somewhere.

[lunesque]

I've been reading a lot of times. I'm so nervous! *flails around*

[jelazakazone]

I'm sure you've had offers already, but if you want me to beta listen, I'd be happy to do that. I can't do it today, but I have lots of free time during the day for the rest of the week. jelazakazone1 @ gmail.com :D or pm me.

[lunesque]

Oh, thank you! I haven't really had any offers, so maybe this'll actually get me trying something. :)

[jelazakazone]

Hee:) Good. Go. Have fun. Try something. Let me know, or someone else.