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Gregath Publishing e-zine
Volume 6, Number 1
January, 2007
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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Absorbent Paper (see Paper): Covering a variety of papers made for absorbing water and inks (degrees vary). Examples: duplicating, filter, blotting and toweling papers.
*Acid Free Books (see Archival): The use of this term varies from the logical definition of the individual words to a wide variety of standards - always have a company explain their definition. An acid free book depend on internal (book materials) and external factors (chemical processes, environment, etc.).
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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 - 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 - Specific
suggestions while deciding index entry/item framework:
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Cross references can take many forms, the most common are see, see also, see under and see also under. While rules exist on what form or cross reference should be used where, remember, the author is always right - as long as they consider the ability to easily research out of their book. Even the rule books don't always use their own rules in their indexes. The important thing is to include at least some cross reference information, rather than choosing the one place an entry should go in the index - which reduces the effectiveness of the index.
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This section is drawn from
http://www.gregathcompany.com/indexing.html
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Book Manufacturing Concepts
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Hybrid Continued: Disks can be placed in envelopes or slim-line jewel cases to be delivered (or shrink wrapped) with printed books, or spindles may be attached to the end sheets to secure a CD in a hybrid book. Content ideas for this include:
Audio: messages, family performances, original music, taped letters, etc.
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This section is drawn from
http://www.gregathcompany.com/epublish.html
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Marketing advice - Encourage Repeat Customers
(Periodical Focus)
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Options that will not add to the cost of a periodical may include:
With email addresses, if logistically feasible, consider e-editions/e-discounts, etc.
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This section is drawn from
http://www.gregathcompany.com/service/marketingsubscriptions.html
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Genealogy ideas
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Check with your local library, even if they don't have a large genealogy section, to see what online services they offer. They can assist you with using WorldCat (http://www.worldcat.org) to see where the closest copy of particular books are available in public collections.
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Have a tip? e-mail
us
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Computer aid!?!
What software to use? (part 2)
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If you are looking for a "desktop typewriter", almost any word processing software will do. If you have a Microsoft Window based system, you have WordPad. This is a very basic program, but if you aren't interested in any bells and whistles (such as spell check, etc.), it is fairly easy to learn and operate. If you don't have a MS Windows based system, or want to look at something else, there are many shareware programs available at little or no cost.
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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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