This year, we’d like to offer a little something for those wishing for a little something extra from us on Black Friday or Small Business Saturday. To see what this is, visit our Facebook page. There is something for both the book buyer in our catalog and for the author wishing to start publishing. Facebook will be rolling out these offers, so check back.
2019 Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Offers Monday, Nov 25 2019
Marketing and Updates black friday, buy, discount, offer, publish, sale, small business saturday 11:28 am
New Sales for Publishing and Catalog Ordering Wednesday, Nov 6 2019
Book Production and Events and Marketing book, catalog, discount, limited time, order, publishing, sale, savings 10:22 am
We are pleased to announce that our end of the year sale offerings are available for both catalog sales and your publishing needs. They can be found on our website at:
http://www.gregathcompany.com/catalog/general/sale/
and
http://www.gregathcompany.com/service/publish.htm
Please note that these are seasonal sales and will be over with the new year – if not before.
November 2019 eZine Monday, Nov 4 2019
Book Design and Computer & Software and Definitions and Electronic Magazine and Marketing copy, dictionary, drop down meny, editing, edition, enlarge, glossary, live copy, logo, magnify, version, word processing 11:08 am
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*Live copy: Current version that you are currently editing and proofreading. When you are proofreading you (many times) compare to “dead copy” – previous versions – making sure corrections were made and no new errors were added inadvertently.
Logo: Usually the following text printed and centered at the bottom of the verso: Printed in the United States of America from author submitted camera ready copy by: Gregath Company, Inc. P. O. Box 505 – Wyandotte, OK 74370 http://www.gregathcompany.com.
Terms marked with an asterisk (*) are not generally used in our office.
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For other writing, printing, publishing, marketing lingo, check our glossaries at
http://www.gregathcomany.com/info/dictionary and
http://www.gregathcompany.com/info/dictionary/writers.html
Run across a word that you don’t understand? Try us – email 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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Did you realize that even MS Word has some photographic editing capabilities? Many “word processing programs/apps” can lighten and darken, besides cropping and changing from color to black and white (if you are not sure how it will print).
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Book Manufacturing Concepts – not in this issue
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Marketing advice
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Don’t forget to include information about your book project when talking to friends. You never know who’s friend of a friend may be interested in buying the book.
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Genealogy ideas – not in this issue
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Computer aid!?!
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Quit squinting at the screen: Many programs will enlarge the screen with the key code “CTRL+ (or -)”, others have a scale slide and/or drop down menu.
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Gregath Company, Inc. is pleased to present information that may be of help to authors and genealogists on a monthly basis in this format.
If you have decided since you requested this newsletter that you prefer not to receive mailings, please go to the following page and fill out the subscribe/unsubscribe form to be automatically dropped from the mailing list:
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May, 2018 E-Zine Monday, Apr 30 2018
Book Design and Book Production and Computer & Software and Definitions and Electronic Magazine and Genealogy and Marketing advanced reading copy, ARC, art, art work, artwork, binding, bound, economical, Genealogy, hard cover, hardbound, hardcover, idea, Internet, one of, one of a kind, personalize, POD, publish, publishing, resource, soft cover, softbound, softcover, special, tip 11:20 am
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ARC (Advanced Reading Copy): A sample publication produced with author/customer submitted material. Many times this is in an alternate binding (or unbound with small publications) than the main publishing. The reproduction process is usually not the same as the main printing (100+) and therefore differences in quality, text block placement, etc. may occur between the ARC and the published book. For POD, however, this gives the customer the chance to see the quality of photograph the supplied material will produce. Since Gregath works mainly from submitted camera ready copy, an ARC is generally not necessary. Our quality guarantee covers any printer error (such as upside down photos) that may occasionally occur.
Art(work): Non-text material (in our shop, this excludes photographs) – may include such things as decorative lettering (not font related), drawings, ornamentation, tables, charts, sketches, maps, reproductions of documents, decorative borders, etc.
Terms marked with an asterisk (*) are not generally used in our office.
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For other writing, printing, publishing, marketing lingo, check our glossaries at
http://www.gregathcomany.com/info/dictionary and
http://www.gregathcompany.com/info/dictionary/writers.html
Run across a word that you don’t understand? Try us – email 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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For each project there are both expensive upgrades, and sometimes changes that can be made more economically than assumed: This is why communicating effectively with a publisher is important. Did you know when printing a few copies changing a page with personalized content is very inexpensive, altering a color cover can be cost prohibitive (though there are a few options).
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Perfect if producing POD, consider personalizing each book’s cover. This can be done with a simple name, different backgrounds or photos, graphic and fonts. The cost differences depend on type of cover which may also make total quantity ordered a factor. For large hard cover orders, have personalization done by extra line stamps for the most economic. For soft cover, the economical personalized options are more suited for non-printed spine options such as comb and saddle.
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Genealogy ideas
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Never forget that the internet brings new resources and ideas every day – when we look.
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Computer aid!?!
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Have you considered using Skype, Facetime, or some other audio/video software to connect with other researchers?
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About this e-zine
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Gregath Company, Inc. is pleased to present information that may be of help to authors and genealogists on a monthly basis in this format.
If you have decided since you requested this newsletter that you prefer not to receive mailings, please go to the following page and fill out the subscribe/unsubscribe form to be automatically dropped from the mailing list:
http://www.gregathcompany.com/zine
This set of directions is also the way to subscribe to this e-zine to get your own copy in your box monthly (if not already a subscriber).
NOTE: If trying to unsubscribe, supplying a different email address then the one you signed up with will result in multiple copies rather then being unsubscribed.
Back Issue information available through http://www.gregathcompany.com/zine or https://gregathcompany.wordpress.com
February 2018 Magazine Issue Monday, Feb 26 2018
Book Design and Book Production and Computer & Software and Definitions and Electronic Magazine and Genealogy and Marketing and Updates 3:01 pm
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Fold out (gate fold): Any included material in a book that is larger than the text page. Inclusion in book, by definition, must be printed on oversized paper and folded smaller than finished book size to allow for unfolding.
Watermark: Mark traditionally produced during paper production within the structure of the paper. Digital watermarks may be produced by applying a ghosted mark during the printing process to paper or other media.
Terms marked with an asterisk (*) are not generally used in our office.
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For other writing, printing, publishing, marketing lingo, check our glossaries at
http://www.gregathcomany.com/info/dictionary and
http://www.gregathcompany.com/info/dictionary/writers.html
Run across a word that you don’t understand? Try us – email 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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Considering different formats to your index can make it more user friendly, reduce page count, alter the “flavor” of the index, and more. While it is hoped that all genealogy authors feel and index is required, it shouldn’t be looked at as “something I’ve got to do”. Visit our information page for more examples and ideas.
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Authors, did you know that if you only want a few pages in your book printed in color – say 10 out of a 200 page manuscript, you can order only those pages in color? No longer must they be together or in the front or back to produce this potential vast reduction in cost. Likewise, all your manuscript pages may be in color, but only the page numbers you specify will be printed (and charged) as full color.
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Haven’t double checked new pricing through USPS yet? Remember pricing on many things changed January 21. Go to https://pe.usps.com/text/dmm300/notice123.htm at any time for full pricing. More information, including easier to use guides can be found at postalpro.usps.com – search “2018 price change”.
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Genealogy ideas
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You’ve had a month to settle into the new year: Have you set you set your 2018 genealogy goals? If not, no better time than the present to set at least one. If so, it’s not a bad idea to review them and note your progress or plans to implement.
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Attempting to utilize any of the services USPS offers on their website? Information gathering (zip codes, tracking, pricing, “how to”, etc.) can be done without an account, but many other great things are available to you once you set up a free account through USPS: Informed Delivery, change of address (fee for this service as a way of ID protection), mailing supply (including stamp) ordering (fees for “shipping” and face value), click-n-ship, a variety of other services for businesses, more automated tracking, etc. Go to http://www.usps.com and click the sign in/register link in the upper right of the screen – then follow the instructions.
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About this e-zine
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Gregath Company, Inc. is pleased to present information that may be of help to authors and genealogists on a monthly basis in this format.
If you have decided since you requested this newsletter that you prefer not to receive mailings, please go to the following page and fill out the subscribe/unsubscribe form to be automatically dropped from the mailing list:
http://www.gregathcompany.com/zine
This set of directions is also the way to subscribe to this e-zine to get your own copy in your box monthly (if not already a subscriber).
NOTE: If trying to unsubscribe, supplying a different email address then the one you signed up with will result in multiple copies rather then being unsubscribed.
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Copyright and reprint information
Gregath Company, Inc. is happy to give permission to forward this e-zine in its entirety, INCLUDING all contact information, to any person or group. To excerpt this e-zine for any form of reproduction, you must contact us to request permission. All material is copyright by Gregath Company, Inc., as staff members are responsible for the content.
September 2018 E-Zine Thursday, Sep 7 2017
Book Production and Definitions and Electronic Magazine and Marketing 10:38 am
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Print on Demand (POD): Usually, single copies of complete books produced upon request through a variety of processes.
*Print Type: See Font – Serif & Sans-Serif
(Standard Gregath) Publishing Basis: see standard printing or companion
Terms marked with an asterisk (*) are not generally used in our office.
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For other writing, printing, publishing, marketing lingo, check our glossaries at
http://www.gregathcomany.com/info/dictionary and
http://www.gregathcompany.com/info/dictionary/writers.html
Run across a word that you don’t understand? Try us – email 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 – not in this issue
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Book Manufacturing Concepts
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If considering publishing in electronic and printed formats, considering more than one manuscript may serve your readers and customers better.
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Whether you use web services or your own program to produce webpages, you may wish to find additional resources online. One such free service contains scripts (snippets of code that accomplish specific things) that can be used with most programs and other services: http://www.scriptarchive.com/.
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Computer aid!?! – not in this issue
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About this e-zine
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Gregath Company, Inc. is pleased to present information that may be of help to authors and genealogists on a monthly basis in this format.
If you have decided since you requested this newsletter that you prefer not to receive mailings, please go to the following page and fill out the subscribe/unsubscribe form to be automatically dropped from the mailing list:
http://www.gregathcompany.com/zine
This set of directions is also the way to subscribe to this e-zine to get your own copy in your box monthly (if not already a subscriber).
NOTE: If trying to unsubscribe, supplying a different email address then the one you signed up with will result in multiple copies rather then being unsubscribed.
Back Issue information available through http://www.gregathcompany.com/zine or https://gregathcompany.wordpress.com
August 2017 E-Zine Monday, Aug 21 2017
Book Design and Computer & Software and Definitions and Electronic Magazine and Genealogy and Marketing 11:29 am
Did you miss a back issue? Check out our website or Facebook Page!
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Printing: See Offset Printing
Print Run: Defines the number of copies printed. With our system, usually anything under 100 will be digitally “printed”, and anything 100 and over will generally be offset printed.
Terms marked with an asterisk (*) are not generally used in our office.
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For other writing, printing, publishing, marketing lingo, check our glossaries at
http://www.gregathcomany.com/info/dictionary and
http://www.gregathcompany.com/info/dictionary/writers.html
Run across a word that you don’t understand? Try us – email 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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You can use QR codes to offer exclusive content: Not available any other way to the reading public. This makes the edition that contains these codes (over other editions that do not) valuable in a different way. This may even encourage purchase of more than one edition by the same reader.
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If you wish to produce your own website, but don’t wish to use internet service “cookie cutter” offerings, you may decide to use a program specifically for web design. We utilize Microsoft Expressions (after FrontPage was no longer supported) for all work through 2016. The feedback we are getting from Adobe Dream Weaver is wonderful, with a bit of a steep learning curve. There are many others as well.
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Check out Genealogy by Barry for a good basic primer on using Google for genealogy research
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Don’t discount your software company for assistance if you are upgrading software: From operating systems and other “old standard” programs that upgrade, to starting to use a brand new program – many software publishers realize the more stand alone assistance they can provide online makes for fewer help calls. Another source? Have you tried You Tube for how to videos yet?
July 2017 Electronic Magazine Thursday, Jun 29 2017
Book Production and Definitions and Electronic Magazine and Genealogy and Marketing 10:27 am
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Preservation Photocopying: See preservation photocopying webpage.
Print Margin: Presses cannot print edge to edge on a page (impression area). Binding requires trimming also. Proper margin allowance ensures a pleasing end product. The gripper margin includes space that, while impression will take, it is not always quality. Additionally, for books, a sizable clear margin makes a more eye appealing book. (White space all around)
Terms marked with an asterisk (*) are not generally used in our office.
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For other writing, printing, publishing, marketing lingo, check our glossaries at
http://www.gregathcomany.com/info/dictionary and
http://www.gregathcompany.com/info/dictionary/writers.html
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Design Inspiration – not in this issue
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Consider using QR codes within your traditionally printed black and white book to allow access to any full color photos you have. This can be just color over the printed black and white, or instead of taking page space with a printed photo.
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If you are not already a member of genealogical e-lists having to do with your subject matter, join and double check their rules: Next step – formulate promotional material for the list that will be of benefit to the readers, send, then follow up. Rootsweb has compiled a list of genealogy book e-lists they host.
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Having trouble finding anything in local records? Have you considered the “alternate” federal records to the standard (10 year) census? In addition to military and pension ancestors may have homesteaded or even purchased federal property. Also, there are some special schedules to the federal census. Most federal records are available from or through the National Archives in Washington DC, or their regional archives. Be sure you learn all the types of records (local, state and federal) are available when you are at a brick wall.
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Computer aid!?! – not in this issue
A Band of ANGLEAS Reprint Thursday, Mar 2 2017
Book Production and Computer & Software and Marketing and Updates angel, angeley, angell, angle, Anglea, angleas, book, edtiion, family, Genealogy, index, omni, reference, research, volume 11:24 am
We are excited to announce the return to print of
A Band of Angleas with Index (2017 Omnibus reprint) and the original index only
By Robert W. Anglea
Revised from original 1991 book and includes supplemental index (sold separately in early edition), this 460 page book carries an hardcover ISBN 978-1-936091-32-4. The original large format of 8.5×11″ has been preserved in this full-color hard cover book. Contents include photographs, charts, documents and artwork.
Softbound and CD editions also available. Visit the website or contact us for more information.
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