Writing Family History Or Genealogy
For Pleasure and Profit
By The Gregath Publishing Company Staff
ISBN: 0-944619-00-2/978-0-944619-00-1
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Writing Family History
Or Genealogy
For Pleasure and Profit
By The Gregath Publishing Company Staff
ISBN: 0-944619-00-2/978-0-944619-00-1
NGS/GENTECH 2005 Press Release
G550-$10.00
This book was originally formulated as a broad-knowledge textbook for college classes at what is now Wallace State University in Hanceville, Alabama by the company's founder, Ann Gregath. Since then, it has been added to, and updated by other staff members. This edition includes how-to information for both the computer user and the typist. The book includes even more basic content information then is already available on the company website.
Original work by Ann Cochrane Gregath and updated in 1998 with the most recent updates, additions and revisions in 2007 by Carrie Ann Cookand Fredrea Gregath Cook, this 8˝x11" large format book perfect/soft bound format, contains 126 pages with suggestions & examples of all facets of your project for the typist and/or computer user. Also available on disk. | SCL
Having been updated several times, the 2007 edition focuses on computer users (novice through seasoned veteran) without leaving behind those who still prefer to produce books at a typewriter keyboard. It includes up-to-date web links as well as addressing acid free and archival quality from raw book materials to delivery. The marketing section is vastly enlarged over twentieth century editions as well.
Electronic Book Review of 1998 edition.
Note: This book can be special ordered in Library Oversewn Hardbound version - contact us for details.
2007 Table of Contents (index)
Author Introductions iii
Table of Contents vi
Foreword viii
Part I - Establishing Goals 1
Work Area and Equipment 3
Manuscript Preparation Supplies 5
Family History Versus Genealogy 5
Organization of Researched Materials 6
Book Contents 11
Part II - Writing the Manuscript 13
Frontispiece 16
Title Page and Verso 17
Copyright Ó Copyright 18
· Rights, Length and Using of Copyright 19
· Theft and Placement of Copyright Information 20
Library of Congress Card Catalog Number 21
International Standard Book Number (ISBN) 21
Introduction to Author 22
Dedication 26
Foreword of Preface 27
Acknowledgments 28
Contributors or Research Sources 29
Alphabetical List of Abbreviations 30
Genealogical Numbering System 31
Table of Contents 32
List of Illustrations 34
Other Fore Pages 34
Primary History 35
Subsequent History 38
Individual or Family Histories 39
Sources and References 41
Addendum 46
Index 47
Bibliography 48
Afterword 49
Part III - Preparation of Manuscript For Offset Printing 51
· Do it Yourself Hard Copy 52
· Do it Yourself Disk 53
· Professionally Prepared 54
The Page Format 54
Layout and Design 56
· Photographs 57
· Color work 61
· Sketches, Maps, Documents and Other Items 61
· Proofreading 63
· Indexing 64
Printing 69
Soft Binding 71
Hard Binding 72
Part IV - Advertising and Selling Your Book 73
Magazines and Newspapers Advertising (Paid) 73
· Display Advertisements 73
· Classified Advertisements 75
Magazine and Newspaper Coverage (Non paid) 76
· Book Reviews 76
· Newspaper Personal Columns 76
· News Releases and Letters to Genealogical Columns and Editors 76
§ Press Release Tips 79
Postal Sales Tools (postal cards, flyers, letters, brochures, etc.) 80
· Assembling the Mailing List 80
· Preparing the Mailing List 81
· Preparing the Sales Tool 82
Library, Hereditary, Genealogical and Historical Organization Sales 87
Online 91
Network, Network, Network 92
The Advertising Budget 93
Part V - Etc. 95
Contributor and Customer Information Control System 95
Keeping Records and Paperwork 96
The Economics of Publishing 98
Become Acquainted with Some
Printing and
Binding Terms 104
Acid Free and Archival Quality 106
· Internal Factors 107
§ Paper 107
§ Binding 107
· External Factors 108
§ Production 108
§ Beyond Production 108
· Archival Summary 108
Writing Family History or Genealogy For Pleasure and Profit has been written to assist and help other writers to publish their work with as little time, energy, and money expended as possible.
No one book can contain all the knowledge required to write and publish a successful article or book. The imagination and common sense of the individual writer must be used in order to achieve the best results. The ideas, directions and aids contained in this book are presented in a step-by step format with numerous examples. While this book was originally produced when manuscripts were mainly compiled on typewriters or typeset, that process has diminished in popularity due to the ease of computer preparation. However, there are still authors who wouldn’t dream of giving up their typewriter. For those tireless individuals, several areas throughout the text are set off with a µ symbol. These are geared primarily for traditional typewriter preparation. Occasionally, a reference book or periodical will be set off by & for ease in locating the notation. However, all readers should read the entire text, as it may give an author additional insight or ideas. Utilize everything you learn and combine it with your own knowledge and style. Computer users and typists both should realize that while manuscript preparation is much easier in the 21st century than it was even in the 1990s, there is still no substitute for good planning.
If you have any problems, please feel free to contact The Gregath Publishing Company for more information or assistance. Arrangements may be made to do all or part of your planned publication. Services presently available are: research, writing, editing, proofreading, manuscript typing, indexing, printing, collating, binding, electronic book preparation - production - marketing, graphic art, photography (including reproduction - restoration), design, layouts, advertising, sales, distribution, website design and support as well as written reports of persons, places or events. Other services for the writer or researcher will be made available as the need arises. Your inquiry for assistance or quotation of cost on any of the above mentioned services are always welcomed.
As an author beginning the book process, never be afraid to ask questions, but also take the time to do your “homework”. In the publishing world, as in many other “cultures”, the average person may run into jargon – words or terms they are unfamiliar with. While used by many, the meanings of many of these change from printer to printer and sometimes over time with the same shop. A very brief glossary listing can be found in the economics section (page 104). Because current terminology is something that reflects ongoing revisions, we maintain an updated online glossary web page at http://www.gregathcompany.com/gloss.html for easy access.
“May the rewards of your endeavor be great now and last forever.”
- Ann Gregath 1982
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