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Gregath Company e-zine 
Volume 20, Number 6
June, 2021
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
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What's It Mean?
Design Inspiration
Book Manufacturing Concepts
Marketing Advice
Genealogy Ideas
Computer Help

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What’s It Mean? A-Z
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Watermark: Mark traditionally produced during paper production within the structure of the paper. Digital watermarks may be produced by applying a ghosted mark during the printing process to paper or other media.

*X-height: The "mid-point" of a letter - the height of the secondary stroke of a letter such as "t" or "j.

 Terms marked with an asterisk (*) are not generally used in our office.

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For other writing, printing, publishing, marketing lingo, check our glossaries at
http://www.gregathcomany.com/info/dictionary and
http://www.gregathcompany.com/info/dictionary/writers.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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Design Inspiration
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Consider what you want in your book, and weigh any needs of desired elements with the ultimate cost/budget.

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Book Manufacturing Concepts
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Try to design with your whole book in mind: Even the type of binding can alter size of text block on page, gutter margin needed, elements that "go through" the spine, etc.

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Marketing advice
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Don't go overboard sharing your project through social media: The goal is to share your work, not have people block your accounts.

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Genealogy ideas
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Don't go overboard sharing your project through social media: The goal is to share your work, not have people block your accounts.

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Have a tip?
  e-mail us
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Computer aid!?! - see marketing advise
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Have a tip?
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About this e-zine
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