Submit a Reading

Readings from The Edinburgh Edition of the Waverley Novels:

Back in 2009 we celebrated the completion of the publication of The Edinburgh Edition of the Waverley Novels by asking Scott aficionados to read a short extract of a Sir Walter Scott publication that would not only convince others of his greatness but would also impel them to read him too.


We are now revisiting this project and opening it up to the wider public.


Here you can use this form to Submit a Recording of yourself reading Scott for us to consider including on the Club website.


Instructions on how to generate a shareable link of your recording given at the foot of the page.


Guidelines:

  • It must be unique. (Please check the existing recordings to ensure you aren't doing one that has already been done).
  • Ideally read from the Edinburgh Edition of the Waverley Novels (EEWNs) -- though not essential.
  • Choose a passage that is between 4 and 12 mins. (though it can be longer if necessary)
  • Please tell us about the text and what it means to you. 
  • Use the highest available audio quality settings (where possible).

Use this form to Submit a Reading of Scott for us to consider including on the Club Website.

If you have any questions please contact Lee Simpson on 07703 781 140

Submit Your Recording

Instructions on how to generate a shareable link of your recording:

Here are the best free options for sending you a large audio file.


1. WeTransfer (free, simple, no account needed)

How it works:
 You upload the file at www.wetransfer.com, enter your email address, and you receive a download link.

Notes:
• the free version allows files up to 2gb.
• the link expires after seven days unless you use a paid account.


2. Google Drive (free)

How it works:
 You upload the file to their Google Drive, right-click it, choose “share”.

Notes:
• You must have a Google account.
• storage limits depend on you account (typically 15gb free).


3. Dropbox (free tier)

How it works:
 You upload the mp3 to Dropbox and create a share link.

Notes:
• Dropbox free accounts have limited space, but 100mb fits easily.


4. OneDrive (free with Microsoft account)

How it works:
Similar to Google Drive. You upload the file and generate a link.


5. Direct file-transfer services (SendGB, Firefox Send alternatives)

There are several free services that allow uploading a file and giving you a direct link.
These require no account.


6. You can video yourself and upload to YouTube if easier (we can rip the audio from there)


7. You can borrow the Club's dictaphone if needed. Collect it at the next event you attend.