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
eZine at website and on Facebook Monday, Nov 4 2019
Electronic Magazine and Updates 11:02 am
Just because we haven’t been updating the blog, doesn’t mean we’ve abandoned the monthly electronic magazine. Anytime it is missing here, you can find it on our Facebook page, or at http://www.gregathcompany.com/zine
June 2018 E-Zine Tuesday, Jul 3 2018
Definitions and Electronic Magazine and Updates 10:59 am
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*Author alterations (Marked “AA” in margins): Changes marked in proofed copy that the author will want completed/fixed. If undertaken after the work is at the printer, or at a paid typist/preparer, these would carry additional charge.
Back Matter: Material in the back of a book, after the main text – after word, list of contributors, notes, glossary, reference, bibliography, index, additional material (addenda/appendix), etc.
Terms marked with an asterisk (*) are not generally used in our office.
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Don’t pick just one thing to promote/market your book with: Omni-channel marketing has proven the best way to get your information to more people. From mailing to social media, etc. the more ways you promote your book, the more ways your potential readers will learn about you.
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You’ve invested in anti-virus software – great! Don’t forget to update it as well as preforming disk mantenence occasionally (defrag, etc.).
July 2018 E-Zine Tuesday, Jul 3 2018
Book Design and Book Production and Computer & Software and Definitions and Electronic Magazine and Genealogy and Updates 10:53 am
What’s It Mean?
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*Blue line: For Gregath use, see ARC. Below is a definition from “The What Shall I Write Handbook”, Corrine Russell, 1992, that is a good addition to our ARC entry:
“Blue lines are page proofs. They represent your last chance to review copy looking for errors. Depending on the printing process your printer uses, blue lines may be expensive to produce, and many printers will not provide them unless you request them. If printers do provide them, they may be expensive, so ask first. Blue lines may be a good idea if you have a lot of photographs, for blue lines present your only opportunity to see photographs in place. Check them carefully. Make sure they are in the correct position, and that they are not upside down or turned backward. Because blue lines are so expensive to produce, now is the time to start editing and proofreading. Unless they are printer’s errors, changes made at this point cost you dearly.”
Bold(face): Highlights type as is darker/heavier – to stand out. Other “attention getters” include ALL CAPS, Italic, Underline (should not be used in web pages), Call-out, etc. Use attention getters sparingly.
Terms marked with an asterisk (*) are not generally used in our office.
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Have something that you want to include that looks best with larger dimensions than your chosen book size? Consider a fold out insert.
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Did you realize that the set up fee charged to all publishing orders covers all reprints of the same format – as long as the reprinted books are bound at the same bindery? Reprint hard cover books 2, 8, or 20 times, pay the set up fee once.
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A good genealogy plan doesn’t rely on only one resource: You may need to do “hands on” research, correspond by mail, make telephone calls, and/or research online and communicate by email to get the best material.
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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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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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Computer aid!?!
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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.
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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.
November & December 2016 E-Zine Tuesday, Dec 13 2016
Book Design and Book Production and Computer & Software and Definitions and Electronic Magazine and Genealogy and Marketing and Updates 2016, december, e-publication, E-zine, electronic edition, electronic editions, electronic magazine, help, issue, magazine, monthly, November, periodical, tip, tips 8:46 am
This busy season we are announcing both issues can be found on our website or in a Facebook note. We realize this may not “deliver it to your door” like placing the text in three different places online, but think it might be worth the little extra effort for blog readers.
Special Author Offer – through Thanksgiving 2016 Thursday, Aug 25 2016
Book Production and Computer & Software and Updates book, CD, conversion, convert, design, digital, digitizing, ebook, edition, electronic, electronic book, epub, file, format, formatting, free, hard copy, information, manuscript, media, Microsoft, online, PDF, promotion, reformatting, sale, scanning, service, traditional manuscirpt, Word 1:44 pm
Electronic Book Conversion – Discounts for all
Choose free electronic service, 50% off, or deeper discounts, depending on what is most helpful to you:
FREE: Submit a copy of your manuscript in MS Word and we’ll convert it to PDF at no charge. Electronic approval is required before using converted PDF for print production. These electronic book files are meant for personal and family use and enjoyment, as they will contain no Copyright or Digital Rights Management (DRM) protections.
OR Interested in a PDF book manuscript from hard copy? If it is document feedable, we will only charge a penny a page to convert (at least 50% savings)
OR EPUB file (more “traditional” EBook format) of interest? Basic file conversion is free, but seldom does a basic conversion result in a file authors are happy with due to the differences between the printed page and EBook formatting. If further services are desired, they can be billed at only $10.00 hour – over 50% savings.
Electronic file offers may be combined and files provided via Dropbox, Google Drive, or Box.com free of charge. Mailed file services available for a fee.
To qualify for your choice of special offer, you must do the following:
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Send your manuscript (with production instructions and discount code), mailing information, and deposit to arrive at the publisher postmarked no later than 11-25-16 with code.
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Use this Discount Code ONLY: “ENov16Conv”.
Retreat 2016 Date Update Monday, Jun 6 2016
Events and Genealogy and Updates class, date, family history, Genealogy, Monday, October, retreat, seminar, skill, time, Tuesday, update, workshop 11:37 am
Apologies to all who have seen our printed flyers. We just found out from a lovely lady in Topeka that we’ve been printing the wrong dates on the flyers! While we will have bonus pre-retreat activities on Sunday, October 2 for full package attendees – the 2 day retreat starts on Monday the 3rd. Please feel free to share the corrected flyer far and wide. A fill-able PDF format flyer is available at our website.
Catalog Discount through Independence Day 2016 Wednesday, Mar 9 2016
Marketing and Updates Confederate, military, purchase, ready reference, reference, sale, savings, softbound, transcription, Union, volume, War between the states 9:05 am
All volumes of Missourians in the Civil War
by Kenneth Weant
are offered at a 10% discount
through July 4, 2016.
Standard shipping and handling rates apply, unless otherwise arranged: $13.00 for first book and only $2.00 each additional. This savings may be combined with any other offers.
Please note these books are drop shipped directly from the author.
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