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Gregath Publishing e-zine 
Volume 7, Number 7
July, 2008
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 The Gregath Publishing Company 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?
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Specification "spec" sheet: A book's "road map" - instructions for font type and size, for captions, heading, text, etc, placement of illustrations, captions, etc. for the typesetter or manuscript preparation professional.

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For other writing, printing, publishing, marketing lingo, check our glossaries at http://www.gregathcompany.com/gloss.html and
http://www.gregathcompany.com/glosswrite.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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Do add other things besides text!

Books can be dry facts, or the most wonderful and engaging non-fiction historical account. However, it's always nice to "spice up" the text with other items.

Basic ideas include:

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This section is drawn from
http://www.gregathcompany.com/publish/design/elements.html
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Book Manufacturing Concepts
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When you have text that covers more space than you want in a manuscript, what can be done?
 
More advanced level space savers:
Alter line spacing (MS Word instructions follow):

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This section is drawn from
http://www.gregathcompany.com/FAQ\manuscript.html

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Marketing advice
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USPS flat rate priority mail weight restrictions: 70 pounds for all domestic shipments - International 20 pounds for boxes and 4 pounds for envelopes.

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This section is drawn from
http://www.gregathcompany.com/bookselling.html

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Genealogy ideas
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If you haven't looked into www.footnote.com yet, take a look. They have lots of plans and are growing all the time. Some things you can see for free, others are subscription.

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Have a tip? 
e-mail us
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Computer aid!?! - see genealogy ideas this issue
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About this e-zine
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