Brad D
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Hi there.
If I wanted to make and publish a textbook, what computer programme should I use? I'd like to just use MicrosoftWord. A manager, a biology major who didn't even speak an L2, told me to use Excell. I'm not sure I believe that individual. Someone who had a degree in journalism told me to use something called Publisher. That sounded more professional, but is that what I need for a textbook or a magazine?
Also, what do you think the dimensions should be? Does Europe use A4 paper sizes? Does China? Should I leave a larger margin on the left side so as to leave room for the binding? Should there be an even number of pages, based on a series of four? (That means, if I have only two pages, there will be two blank pages somewhere, and if I have three pages, there will be one blank page somewhere).
I know, the pretentious will say, "pick up a textbook and look at it." I understand that. It's been done. However, if you'll notice, there are different sized books with different margins et cetera. I need to know what a publisher would be more likely to accept, as well as what sizes would be more likely to be used in the emerging markets like China and the Arabian Pennisula. Also, you can't always tell what computer program was used, and I'm guessing that some publishers will only accept a "professional" format. I just don't think that MicrosoftWord would be considered "professional." So, please give sound advice.
Thanks for the info,
Brad D
If I wanted to make and publish a textbook, what computer programme should I use? I'd like to just use MicrosoftWord. A manager, a biology major who didn't even speak an L2, told me to use Excell. I'm not sure I believe that individual. Someone who had a degree in journalism told me to use something called Publisher. That sounded more professional, but is that what I need for a textbook or a magazine?
Also, what do you think the dimensions should be? Does Europe use A4 paper sizes? Does China? Should I leave a larger margin on the left side so as to leave room for the binding? Should there be an even number of pages, based on a series of four? (That means, if I have only two pages, there will be two blank pages somewhere, and if I have three pages, there will be one blank page somewhere).
I know, the pretentious will say, "pick up a textbook and look at it." I understand that. It's been done. However, if you'll notice, there are different sized books with different margins et cetera. I need to know what a publisher would be more likely to accept, as well as what sizes would be more likely to be used in the emerging markets like China and the Arabian Pennisula. Also, you can't always tell what computer program was used, and I'm guessing that some publishers will only accept a "professional" format. I just don't think that MicrosoftWord would be considered "professional." So, please give sound advice.
Thanks for the info,
Brad D