tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106444793810674.post3922462008657012738..comments2024-01-12T20:16:14.223-07:00Comments on Lisa Shafer: A Writer's Blog: Things I'm Learning About Formatting Books For Create SpaceLisa Shaferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08141316010311729143noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106444793810674.post-26479460209168099122011-10-06T19:11:45.361-06:002011-10-06T19:11:45.361-06:00I keep telling people about your book and everyone...I keep telling people about your book and everyone asks about the paper version. Sorry it's such a pain to format. :( Here's to hoping the pains are worth the trouble.tempppohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03554519180524682913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106444793810674.post-53519198972814137402011-10-05T21:51:08.579-06:002011-10-05T21:51:08.579-06:00Well, yes, but an editor generally doesn't do ...Well, yes, but an editor generally doesn't do formatting. But maybe you're traditionally published and the editing, copy-editing, and formatting is all done for you.<br />I, personally, have no problem with editing and copy editing (and finding help when I need it there), but this formatting thing is a HUGE pain. Yes, be glad if you don't have to do it -- for whatever reason.<br /><br />You like the Brits, eh? I have nothing against Brits, but, as a rule, when forced to choose, I'll side with the Scots over the Brits. I did live one summer in Cambridge, and, of course, I've done the touristy bit in London, York, and even Billingham. But Scotland is my second home, so I'll take a Scot over a Brit. :)Lisa Shaferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08141316010311729143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106444793810674.post-46723277572501905752011-10-05T20:56:27.895-06:002011-10-05T20:56:27.895-06:00Oh, my. This is why I use an editor! Haha!
Aweso...Oh, my. This is why I use an editor! Haha!<br /><br /><br />Awesome that you lived in Scotland. I have been there a few times to play and love it. Also dated a Scot. Mmmmm...<br />I did live in London as a student. I like the Brits.Jo Schafferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514820971898568397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106444793810674.post-26149851557338295242011-10-03T19:41:14.927-06:002011-10-03T19:41:14.927-06:00No, this part of the writing process is most defin...No, this part of the writing process is most definitely NOT my favorite. Of that I am certain.Lisa Shaferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08141316010311729143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106444793810674.post-39395579825115181502011-10-03T05:33:42.020-06:002011-10-03T05:33:42.020-06:00This definitely doesn't sound like much fun. I...This definitely doesn't sound like much fun. I'm surprise at how many pages you lost when you switched from 12 point font to 11. Wow. That is a lot of pages.Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106444793810674.post-37938108858977997962011-10-01T19:25:13.467-06:002011-10-01T19:25:13.467-06:00Argh! And I'm pretty sure you told me that bef...Argh! And I'm pretty sure you told me that before ;)! I really hope there's an easy way for Mac, too, but I have no clue. I'm sorry it's been hard; I honestly can't name one thing that gets me more instantly cross-eyed with frustration than formatting problems!Liz Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15431422051251925133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106444793810674.post-6103430398576398432011-10-01T17:49:16.114-06:002011-10-01T17:49:16.114-06:00Thanks, but I have a Mac.Thanks, but I have a Mac.Lisa Shaferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08141316010311729143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-528106444793810674.post-91563520772212952092011-10-01T15:40:49.760-06:002011-10-01T15:40:49.760-06:00Okay, Lisa, I JUST got my book back from Createspa...Okay, Lisa, I JUST got my book back from Createspace and it looked fantastic. I'd be glad to tell you what I did, and it wasn't a lot or very hard at all. <br /><br />Did you use tab originally when you indented paragraphs? If you did, select your entire document and get rid of all indentations. Then go to Paragraph. Under the Indents and Spacing Tab, go to Indentation. Set Left and Right at 0". Set Special for First Line (this will make your paragraphs automatically indent).<br /><br />Set all margins how they recommend, but allow more on the left. They will fix it so it works for the book...it won't wind up that you have big gaping spaces on both sides; they'll format so the margin is always widest in the center by the spine. <br /><br />When you do any chapter break, you should hit 'shift' and enter. It makes a true break instead of just hitting the enter key.<br /><br />This link should help with page numbering: <br />http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/restart-or-continue-page-numbering-HP005230692.aspx <br />It was very step by step and easy to use!<br /><br />I really, really hope this makes it a little easier and that I didn't just drive you crazy telling you things you already know! Good luck!!Liz Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15431422051251925133noreply@blogger.com