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Gregath Publishing e-zine
Volume 8, Number 3
March, 2009
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
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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Camera-Ready Digital File (Manuscript): A digital file or files, stored on the internet or removable media, that contains Camera Ready Manuscript to be printed.
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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 - e-mail
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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There is no "silver bullet" for proper publication design or format. However, there are some very basic rules to get you ready to go:
Basic design elements to consider
header
footer
page numbers
font style(s)
font size(s)
chapter/section treatments
general page layout
foot/end note treatment
index treatment and layout
title
reverse of title (verso)
binding
Electronic?
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This section is drawn from
http://www.gregathcompany.com/publish/design
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Book Manufacturing Concepts
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If sending file(s)
online, contact us for full information -
do not send by email.
The basic process is to contact us for login information, then log
into www.box.net using the information we will
provide you. Next, you will double click open the file folder designated for you
and then follow the upload directions on the screen. The final step is to email
us explaining the upload is complete and how you are handling payment.
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This section is drawn from
http://www.gregathcompany.com/crdprep.html
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Marketing advice
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Genealogy ideas
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Vancouver Public Library has produced a new resource of
special interest to
genealogists with Chinese-Canadian roots. The project also demonstrates
the use of wiki technology for genealogy-related purposes.
Chinese-Canadians: Profiles from a Community is a wiki-based project
developed in partnership with Library and Archives Canada. The project
reflects the long history of the Chinese community in Canada. The goal is
to create a portrait of the early Chinese-Canadian community by collecting
and sharing the stories of individuals of Chinese origin who were born in
Canada in the 19th century.
The core of the wiki is the transcription of a portion of a document
produced by the federal government in 1923, recording all individuals born
in Canada to parents of Chinese origin. The transcribed portion
corresponds to 461 individuals born prior to 1901 and is linked to separate
profiles for each person. Anyone can register for free and contribute to
the profiles, adding biographical details, photographs, document images and
other information. Research tools are provided for those who would like to
help search for the stories of these early Chinese-Canadians in both online
and offline sources.
To view and participate in the wiki, go to
http://ccgwiki.vpl.ca
From the Librarians Serving Genealogists E-List
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Have a tip? e-mail
us
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Computer aid!?!
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Have you tried social networking yet? Sites like Facebook can keep family members connected - without the postage or LD fees.
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Note: All references to
"click" are using the left mouse button unless otherwise noted.
Have a question or tip?
e-mail
us 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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