Loved this one, Jada. Maybe because I listened to it instead of reading it, could hear your words embodied. I've been meaning to read-aloud some of my posts but I always make excuses - and I do prefer to be read than listened to, I think. But you've inspired me to try one or two... (Tips welcome!)
Thanks Jada, appreciate the tip though not sure I’m ready to invest in a mic (baby steps! I did record my memoir Tiny as an audiobook a couple years ago but someone else took care of the logistics). I think I’m resisting because I prefer reading over audio content myself, and it’s so time consuming to record (and to find a quiet enough time and place!) but will give it a go :-)
What a world we are in... three weeks of wilderness under a tarp sounds luxurious (to me, anyway) and coming back to modern "civilization" feels like a punch in the face! I know this feeling well. The overwhelming feeling of getting back on a highway, the sounds of machinery everywhere, drowning out the birds and the breeze. And knowing I am changed, again.
I've never been able to go out "in the bush" for more than a week at a time. 3 Sounds amazing and necessary! Very curious where you were and if you were alone?
Yes, the contrast is a bit like a punch in the face sometimes…
For the first week and a half I was helping to run a beginner bushcraft course and then the second half I was a student for the intermediate course. So was never entirely alone but sharing the experience with lots of likeminded people. That definitely contributed to the depth of the experience. 💚
Loved this one, Jada. Maybe because I listened to it instead of reading it, could hear your words embodied. I've been meaning to read-aloud some of my posts but I always make excuses - and I do prefer to be read than listened to, I think. But you've inspired me to try one or two... (Tips welcome!)
Thank you Louise, this is great feedback! Will prioritise recording future work.
My only tip: I did invest in a microphone for my social media work which I used for this. I think it helps with audio quality.
Otherwise, hearing your words in your voice will resonate with readers no matter what you do! 💚✨
Thanks Jada, appreciate the tip though not sure I’m ready to invest in a mic (baby steps! I did record my memoir Tiny as an audiobook a couple years ago but someone else took care of the logistics). I think I’m resisting because I prefer reading over audio content myself, and it’s so time consuming to record (and to find a quiet enough time and place!) but will give it a go :-)
What a world we are in... three weeks of wilderness under a tarp sounds luxurious (to me, anyway) and coming back to modern "civilization" feels like a punch in the face! I know this feeling well. The overwhelming feeling of getting back on a highway, the sounds of machinery everywhere, drowning out the birds and the breeze. And knowing I am changed, again.
I've never been able to go out "in the bush" for more than a week at a time. 3 Sounds amazing and necessary! Very curious where you were and if you were alone?
Yes, the contrast is a bit like a punch in the face sometimes…
For the first week and a half I was helping to run a beginner bushcraft course and then the second half I was a student for the intermediate course. So was never entirely alone but sharing the experience with lots of likeminded people. That definitely contributed to the depth of the experience. 💚
Sounds amazing!
It was. Highly recommend!