Formatting 101 - Willis, Valerie
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Whether you're looking to learn how to typeset for clients or formatting your own book, here's a one-stop-shop textbook! This tome holds a variety of answers for those seeking to become typesetters, looking to self-publish their book, or simply want to learn how to communicate and prepare their manuscripts to get the most out of their designers. The Writer's Bane is a curse and passion, both a want and need to tell a story. In this volume, you will learn the importance for prepping a book for layout as well as laying it out in a way that appeals to your readers of any genre including picture…mehr

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Whether you're looking to learn how to typeset for clients or formatting your own book, here's a one-stop-shop textbook! This tome holds a variety of answers for those seeking to become typesetters, looking to self-publish their book, or simply want to learn how to communicate and prepare their manuscripts to get the most out of their designers. The Writer's Bane is a curse and passion, both a want and need to tell a story. In this volume, you will learn the importance for prepping a book for layout as well as laying it out in a way that appeals to your readers of any genre including picture books, chapter books, fiction, memoirs, textbooks, workbooks, and everything in-between. Book design has advanced drastically with the aid of software, print-on-demand options, and digital devices making accessibility of information for authors and designers has gotten a lot easier. Discover your options and get ready to make a checklist! This volume covers many topics of research including: - Glossary & terms - Anatomy of book interior - Software & Program Options - Print options for Digital Typesetting - What CMS formatting means - Industry standards vs. reader expectations - Prepping manuscripts for format - Trim size options based on type of book - Formatting for print and eBook - Do's and Don'ts for formatting - Step-by-step formatting guides - Layout recommendations - Storyboards and Templates - File preparation checklists - Examples of books types - Illustration and graphics handling
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Autorenporträt
Valerie Willis is a Fantasy Paranormal Romance author based out of Central Florida. She loves crafting novels with elements inspired by mythology, superstitions, legends, folklore, fairy tales and history. She received the Reader's Favorite Bronze medal in 'Fiction - Mythology' and FAPA's President's Silver medal in 'Fantasy/Sci-fi.' In 2020, she joined 4 Horsemen Publications as Chief Operating Officer, helping oversee the design of all their books including covers, typesets, and author branding. Throughout online and in-person, you can find her hosting workshops or a guest speaker at many events (MegaCon, OCLS Writers Conference, Florida Writers Conference, Author Learning Center, SavvyAuthors, Women in Publishing Summit 2021, etc.) sharing her expertise in novel writing, research in fiction, worldbuilding, character development, book design, reader immersion and more. You can also find her co-hosting on occasion on the Drinking with Authors Podcast speaking with Jonathan Maberry, Heather Graham, and many more on their own journeys of becoming an author!Her Award-Winning Dark Fantasy Paranormal Romance, 'The Cedric Series,' is a wonderful blend of genres that appeal to a wide-range of readers described as "dramatic, lustful, and fantasy fulfilling." The motto here is: "No immortal is beyond the ailments of man" and that includes powerful creatures, demons, witches, and Gods. Many of the monsters present in the content is derived from Medieval Bestiaries and adds a fun flavor of new yet deeply rooted assortment of creatures such as Coin Iotair, Shag Foal, Cynocephali, and many more.In 2020, she joined 4 Horsemen Publications, Inc. as the chief operating officer, bringing over a decade of typesetting skills and knowledge to the table. Nothing is more rewarding for her than taking fellow authors dreams and bringing them alive in a physical format. Designing and writing books has been a longtime passion since childhood and continues to inspire and encourage authors around the world whenever possible.