tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post1401100568845301174..comments2024-03-25T17:56:01.825-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: Print Book Formatting Programs - Which One Should You Use?Alex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-71092339958553850202016-01-01T00:17:15.873-05:002016-01-01T00:17:15.873-05:00I'm with Yolanda . . . If I ever get to actual...I'm with Yolanda . . . If I ever get to actually earning some money, I might spring some of those big bucks. Otherwise, word and createspace, with a little publisher get me by. And, I haven't had any complaints about formatting. In fact, I've had a few compliments about the professional quality of my paperback books, which always surprises me. I think it helps that my husband helps me with the final stages. It also makes a difference when you go for the cream paper instead of the startling white in createspace. Sure, it costs more per POD book, but readers notice those small differences. I've been thanked for the cream paper and the readable font.Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-28765917334182125432015-12-20T20:53:40.869-05:002015-12-20T20:53:40.869-05:00Haven't written a book yet, but seriously cons...Haven't written a book yet, but seriously considering it. :)<br />Thanks for these helpful tips.<br />Happy Christmas!Lux G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557863683608790087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-37813952262924398402015-12-19T13:02:09.834-05:002015-12-19T13:02:09.834-05:00While I'm still operating in the red, so it...While I'm still operating in the red, so it's CreateSpace for me and Word too. Once I actually, if ever, make money at this book thing, I'll consider spending money and having others do it, until then, it's all done on the cheap. Which may also be why I'm in the red, still. Double edged sword! But the condo on the beach isn't going to fund itself! :)<br />My publisher has done less than even I have in regards to getting my books out there, but YA is really their thing. My books don't fit - so why did they agree to publish in the first place? Good question!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-72353621189224680702015-12-15T13:33:39.012-05:002015-12-15T13:33:39.012-05:00Nadine, I don't often use the layout feature. ...Nadine, I don't often use the layout feature. The ePub conversion is tricky, especially if graphics are involved. But there is a way to anchor them.<br /><br />Stephen, I've heard others mention it, but not sure if it's up to print standards.<br /><br />Ann, that is wise.<br /><br />L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-28217969208294846372015-12-15T09:05:27.897-05:002015-12-15T09:05:27.897-05:00Getting this news out to all the S/P authors I kno...Getting this news out to all the S/P authors I know. Thanks, Diane. Excellent post. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-55902362999685728582015-12-15T04:08:43.797-05:002015-12-15T04:08:43.797-05:00Hi Diane - what a great post - with an interesting...Hi Diane - what a great post - with an interesting link. Thanks. I too noted Pat's idea - and will bear that in mind when the time comes ... <br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-90330568758788268982015-12-14T21:38:00.864-05:002015-12-14T21:38:00.864-05:00I still work with others to do the formatting, but...I still work with others to do the formatting, but need to learn it. Thanks for the tips/products/info.Dean K Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02585231102949370872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-55564251330224368392015-12-14T20:24:02.921-05:002015-12-14T20:24:02.921-05:00In reading some self published books, I come acros...In reading some self published books, I come across spelling errors and a few unintentional grammatical errors. One eBook's spelling errors made me suspect the software, etc. I knew the writer and I just did not think he would allow that many typos to happen. <br /><br />For this reason, I would always use an outside editor and formatter, then proofread one more time afterwards. Thanks for the review of formatting software.Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-38578836508201408752015-12-14T20:11:27.768-05:002015-12-14T20:11:27.768-05:00Diane, thanks for the info. What do you think of S...Diane, thanks for the info. What do you think of Scrivener? Is that just for ebooks or for paper copies too?Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-14003209653529790582015-12-14T16:54:33.088-05:002015-12-14T16:54:33.088-05:00I do my own layouts because it gives me the opport...I do my own layouts because it gives me the opportunity to do another edit...even though I work with an editor, there's something about seeing the manuscript in book form that causes me to spot things I want to change.<br /><br />I use InDesign, which is a bit quirky sometimes. Also, since I don't do layouts frequently, there's a certain amount of re-learning I have to do with each book. I'm working on one now that's going pretty well. Also, I'm not wild about the Convert to ePub feature. Last time I did it, it didn't work out so well for me. We'll see this time around if it's "user error" (probably is) or the software.Nadine_Feldmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05742177071130596367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-30357219654803401842015-12-14T16:36:55.946-05:002015-12-14T16:36:55.946-05:00Wow, what a great post. I'm working on a child...Wow, what a great post. I'm working on a children's writing book. This is invaluable. I do want to have print books besides ebooks. Cannot thank you enough! Merry Christmas.Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-37755277804242845582015-12-14T14:22:17.133-05:002015-12-14T14:22:17.133-05:00I'm glad to leave that to my publisher though ...I'm glad to leave that to my publisher though I think I could do it. This is invaluable info for indie writers. It's great to have print books for booksignings.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-28021337347515756272015-12-14T12:56:33.557-05:002015-12-14T12:56:33.557-05:00Pat, that's a smart way to do it.
Lee, I love...Pat, that's a smart way to do it.<br /><br />Lee, I love detail work and enjoy formatting.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-80533704831179864452015-12-14T11:53:22.526-05:002015-12-14T11:53:22.526-05:00Great information. I've formatted my own, but ...Great information. I've formatted my own, but I so much prefer to pay someone to do it. Boring! At least for me.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-91286247923040877542015-12-14T11:22:10.160-05:002015-12-14T11:22:10.160-05:00Great post! Bookmarking to reference later. Great post! Bookmarking to reference later. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-52161085050478494712015-12-14T11:04:27.256-05:002015-12-14T11:04:27.256-05:00Really informative. Thank you, Diane.Really informative. Thank you, Diane.Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-76097882261014819532015-12-14T10:32:36.019-05:002015-12-14T10:32:36.019-05:00Thanks, Diane. This is great to know. Thanks, Diane. This is great to know. J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-86887504505258129892015-12-14T08:42:21.858-05:002015-12-14T08:42:21.858-05:00Fantastic tips. I'm very lucky to have a super...Fantastic tips. I'm very lucky to have a super CP that does my formatting for me, but last year, I sat down and learned basic formatting.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-46297812131701006562015-12-14T08:38:42.773-05:002015-12-14T08:38:42.773-05:00I used one for my first one and then just cheat an...I used one for my first one and then just cheat and copy and paste my latest work within the first book, delete the first book, save it as new book and voila, formatted how I need it with little work.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-16714970058914204122015-12-14T08:24:51.977-05:002015-12-14T08:24:51.977-05:00Good rundown of the products.Good rundown of the products.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-22642374256488942672015-12-14T05:31:34.190-05:002015-12-14T05:31:34.190-05:00Thanks for the tips, Diane! There are definitely p...Thanks for the tips, Diane! There are definitely pros in learning how to format our own books. Glad to know there are some less expensive but still professional options for programs. Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.com