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Scribbles
Volume 05
By Emmet Robinson
Writer and Editor
Helping You Express Yourself More Effectively
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What’s New?
Hot Off the Press
The outdoor adventures of Bob, the Pennsylvania Wildlife Control officer, continue to make interesting, amusing and sometimes exciting reading. His well-crafted stories are easy to edit, just needing just an occasional minor touch-up.
His latest adventure involved saving a large dog that had fallen through the ice on a frozen lake. The details of how Bob prepared for the rescue, ventured forth on thin ice, and nearly needed rescuing himself, make an exciting read.
Bob’s growing collection of recollections of law and order in the great outdoors holds promise of becoming a slender book. Stay tuned.
Continue reading →AUDIBILITIES
By Emmet Robinson
King Street Recording Company
Volume 88, Fall 2025
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Voices
Distinctive Style
Ethan’s been back in the studio, this time with an unusual arrangement of an operatic classic. This legendary aria Nessun dorma, which he sings softly, offers a pleasantly different presentation. Harmonica in hand, he adds occasional fills of complex arpeggios that are truly impressive. A pleasure to work with, he’s always very well prepared and never requires more than three takes.
Continue reading →AUDIBILITIES
By Emmet Robinson
King Street Recording Company
Volume 87, Spring 2025
610-647-4341 kingstreetrecord@aol.com
Voices
Pennsylvania Law – Fine Points Explained
Hosted by retired enforcement officer and senior magisterial judge John R Bailey, his original online audio programs are growing in popularity. Combining the expertise of guest speakers with his own broad experience has resulted in a series of informative audio podcasts to increase the general public’s awareness of various aspects of the law. The latest addition explains the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants. Previous topics include:
• Title 75: general aspects of the PA vehicle code, including the point system
• Credit card debt when it becomes a matter for the court.
• The role of a public defender.
• Duties and responsibilities of a Pennsylvania Constable.
• The Castle Doctrine: the truth about your rights and responsibilities regarding firearms use for home defense.
• Crimes against the elderly, including telephone scams.
• Criminal law procedure including correct apparel and behavior in a courtroom.
• Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Procedures explains both the rights and responsibilities of commercial property owners and their renters. Longer and more detailed than previous programs, this features guest attorney Matthew Bradley in a lively discussion with Judge Bailey.
New topics are added every four to six weeks. Go to: www.fromthebench.info
Continue reading →The Adventures of Dave and Dani is a 220-page novella about a downsized accountant who finds a new and different profession, a high school girl who becomes a successful business owner – and how the two find each other!
Follow their adventures as they deal with a refugee from organized crime, a frivolous lawsuit, two mad bombers, a stalker, the FBI, a lottery ticket and an exciting new pastime!
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Scribbles
By Emmet Robinson
Writer and Editor
Helping You Express Yourself More Effectively
emmetsemail@aol.com
610-647-4341
What’s New?
Science Fiction
Current editing assignments include a new novel by Walt Trizna. Walt’s wildly creative imagination makes him a treat to work with – every chapter is another surprise. The general theme of The Beast Awaits leads one to consider a real possibility as to the end of human society. Scary? Yup! Gross in spots, too! A great read!
AUDIBILITIES
Professional Audio Services for Any Purpose You Can Think Of
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Quality Professional Services Since 1967
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https://emmetrobinson.com/Reading-Room/
Expanding
Over the last fifty years this business has taken many forms. My first efforts were in recording live events as they happened. Most were coffeehouse, club and concert performances including the Academy of Music in Philly and Lincoln Center in NYC.
Then a small studio made more controlled recordings possible. A move to a larger facility allowed producing demos and albums for groups.
Expanding still further allowed video production plus restoring and preserving vintage videotapes, photos and documents.
For example, I just finished restoring an original 50-year-old audiocassette of an enjoyable combination of music and conversation. There were some technical problems.
• An intermittent microphone connection had left gaps in the audio. Sometimes the music would come from the left speaker; sometimes from the right – once in a while, both.
• The recording levels would vary suddenly.
In addition, the client wanted all of the conversation edited out – but without affecting the music.
With a little effort it all worked out well and the order was completed and delivered to the client on CD and flash drive.
Okay, moving along . . .
While this type of work has been both interesting and enjoyable, I find I’m developing a strong interest in two other creative activities.
First: I’ve been writing for publication since the 1970s, and truly love working with words. In addition to my own creative efforts, I’ve been having a wonderful time reviewing the work of other writers and suggesting those minor revisions that add impact, color, clarity and organization to their creative efforts. I’ve been trusted to tinker with materials ranging from a business card (really!) to a full-length novel (Jim McCusker’s The Edge) and everything in between. This is my idea of a really good time!
If I can help you with something, you’ll let me know, won’t you?
Details are available at www.emmetrobinson.com.
Second: Audio books are becoming increasingly popular. One reason, of course, is that they allow you to be more efficient. You can listen while you’re doing something else. Narrating audio books – and other materials – is a particular pleasure for me because it allows using the acting skills acquired over a lifetime in the performing arts. I can’t just say the words; the words must have impact and meaning – I have to make it real!
Charging a flat rate per page, I can take my time and record passages as many times as I want to in order to get the most effective reading.
I also enjoy creating narrative tracks for educational and promotional video where the same principle applies: believability.
For samples, go to www.emmetrobinson.com.
Oh – did I mention that all the usual services will continue as … um, usual?
From a business card to a novel to an audio book or training program, let me know how I can help you!
Emmet
610-647-4341
AUDIBILITIES
By Emmet Robinson
King Street Recording Company
Professional Audio Services for Any Purpose You Can Think Of
Video, Photo and Editorial Too!
Quality Professional Services Since 1967
15 East King Street, Malvern, PA 19355-0402
Volume 84, Spring, 2023 610-647-4341 www.kingstreetrecording.com kingstreetrecord@aol.com
Blog: www.emmetrobinson.com/wp/
https://emmetrobinson.com/Reading-Room/
Say Cheese!
When you think about the photos you may have accumulated – that is, actual pictures printed on paper rather than images on your smartphone – do you ever wonder how the photographic process began?
After hundreds of years of experimentation and advances in optics and chemistry, the first recognizable photograph was created by Frenchman Nicéphore Niépce in 1822. His View from the Window at Le Gras has survived all these years, and may be seen online. At that time he called his process “heliography.” The more familiar term, “photography, ” meaning “drawing with light” was coined in 1839 by British Scientist Sir John Herschel.
In 1829 Niépce formed a partnership with Louis Daguerre. When Niépce died, Daguerre continued to develop the photographic process with ideas of his own. The result was an improved image he called, appropriately enough, Daguerreotypes. Although an improvement, they were difficult to make. By 1860 daguerreotypes had been superseded by newer, less expensive processes.
The Write Stuff
By Emmet Robinson
Is there something you’ve expressed in writing – but you’re not sure if it’s the best it can be? Is there something you want to write – but can’t seem to get started?
Let me help!
Whatever your message may be, from a business card to a full-length novel, take advantage of my 50 years of writing, editing and publishing experience to help make your best effort even better.
Call Now for Your Free Consultation!
Emmet Robinson
Writer, Editor and Publisher
King Street Recording Company
610-647-4341
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Author
How to Prosper in Business Regardless of the Economy
Coping with Competition – How to Tilt the Playing Field in Your Favor
Little Boy Found – One Man’s Search for Self-Esteem
Typical Writing and Editing Assignments
Business cards • Business letters • University application letter • Directory listing • Radio commercials • Marketing materials • Signage • Newsletters • Scripts for Speeches • Scripts for educational and promotional videos • Magazine articles • Short stories
Full-length novels