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Gregath Publishing e-zine
Volume 2, Number 5
May, 2003
Helping writers, genealogists and computer users of all kinds
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Please note that while an effort to generalize much of this text has been made, some references to "we, our, etc." still occur and much of the information provided applies to Gregath Company, Inc. and may not with other printer/publishers. ALWAYS double check with your printer/publisher on every detail.
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Table of Contents
You may click on each department below to
go directly to that article. At the end of each article (if supported) is
a link back to this contents.
What's It
Mean?
Design Inspiration
Book Manufacturing Concepts
Marketing Advice
Genealogy Ideas
Computer Help
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What’s It Mean?
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Cover Plate (Artwork Engraving): A
product necessary for the inclusion of special artwork such as drawings, coats
of arms, borders, etc. on the front cover of a hardbound book. Also, this option
is more economical than per line imprint for multi-line impressions and/or large
orders.
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For other printing, publishing,
marketing lingo, check our glossary at http://www.gregathcompany.com/gloss.html
Run across a word that you don't
understand? Try us - email us your
word, term or phrase and we will see if we can shed some light on the matter!
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For other printing, publishing, marketing lingo, check our glossary at http://www.gregathcompany.com/gloss.html
Run across a word that you don't understand?
Try us your word, term or phrase and we will see if we can
shed some light on the matter!
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Design Inspiration -
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An index adds two valuable things to any book. The index makes the book easier to use and adds to its marketability. Almost everyone has their own idea what a complete index is. We suggest at least a complete surname index for genealogical books. Content and format is up to you!
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This section is drawn from information online at http://www.gregathcompany.com/tips.html
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Book Manufacturing Concepts
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We usually recommend the use of a typeset title page for all books, as it adds to the pleasing appearance of any book. A title page may contain a photo or artwork, if you wish. We do, however, occasionally have a customer that specifies the use of his own title page, which is fine.
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This section is drawn from our online virtual tour at http://www.gregathcompany.com/gen.html
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Marketing advice
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Press release tip - Article should answer the 5 W's: who, what, why, when, and where.
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Genealogy ideas
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If you have a family story stating you are related to a certain person (Daniel Boon, Thomas Jefferson, King Henry VIII, etc.). but have not been able to get your research back in time past a certain ancestor, don't fall into the "missing link" trap. Many genealogists, especially those who have taken up research without any training or guidance will simply skip this lost ancestor and pick up research with who they "are sure" is this ancestor's parents. People have done untold research on other people's families in this manner - not their own. While it is tempting to try and "reverse engineer" the pedigree in this manner, it rarely works.
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Have a tip?
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Computer aid?!? - Email
More Anti-SPAM suggestions
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Though give-aways, sweepstakes, and surveys can be tempting, many are set up to "harvest" email addresses that are provided. These can be used for the company you participated with or sold to others. Best bet, if you wish to participate in these, sign up for a free email address (hotmail, yahoo, bolt, etc.) that you use for this type of thing only. When you get too high a volume of junk mail, close the account and open a new one (different email address).
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Note: All references to
"click" are using the left mouse button unless otherwise noted.
Have a question or tip? We may be stumped, but either way you'll get a personal reply.
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About this e-zine
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