Derek and Sharon hope to see you in Canton, Ohio in October!
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Sharon Fusco posted an update in the group Writers' Anonymous: 3 hours, 25 minutes ago · updated 1 hour, 34 minutes ago · View
Hubby has completed a book for publishing and has asked me to design a cover. Problem is, I don’t really know what the spec’s are for such an endeavor. I use Adobe Photoshop 7 on a PC (sorry Mac users) and understand the in’s and outs relatively well (that and I have a manual for dummies). Any quick tips to get me started or reference material that I should check out on the web?
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Sharon Gilbert and Sharon Fusco are now friends 3 hours, 16 minutes ago · View
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Sharon Fusco joined the group Writers' Anonymous 3 hours, 27 minutes ago · View
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Sharon Fusco posted an update: 15 hours, 19 minutes ago · updated 3 hours, 28 minutes ago · View
What I want to know is how did you get a picture of me for the avatar? Sweet!
Gee, are we related, Sharon? That’s exactly how I look before my morning coffee! Must be the name, huh? The code pulls in Gravatar avatars, so if you sign up there with the same email address you used here, then our code will automatically pull in your pic. http://en.gravatar.com/ Welcome!
I’m kind of diggin my little green friend! I wish coffee would fix that for me in the morning! LOL
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Sharon Gilbert posted an update: 4 hours, 9 minutes ago · View
We still have doubling of some of the group entries and requests, but we’re working on it. We have a 3-day weekend to tinker underneath the hood! Hmm….that could be dangerous.
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David Southern and Sharon Gilbert are now friends 4 hours, 11 minutes ago · View
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Sharon Gilbert started the forum topic Welcome to the Forums! in the group PID Radio Cafe: 5 hours, 54 minutes ago · View
We’re still trying to figure out how all this cool code actually works, but it looks as though you can start conversations within groups using this forum option. Feel free, by the way, to start new groups! We want you all to feel at home here. We pray that our ‘house’ offers you all a [...]
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Stephen C. Toth and Sharon Gilbert are now friends 6 hours, 29 minutes ago · View
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Stephen C. Toth and Sharon Gilbert are now friends 6 hours, 29 minutes ago · View
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Sharon Gilbert posted an update: 6 hours, 30 minutes ago · View
Welcome to one and all! Derek, Sam, and I are delighted to have you as guests in our virtual ’house’! Now, as long as we are careful, we should be able to make the Krispy Kremes last….maybe.
Did you know that you can use your own pic for your avatar? Just sign up at Gravatar (http://en.gravatar.com/) with the same email address you used here, and the code will automatically pull in your Gravatar image!
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Stacey Pittman posted an update: 15 hours, 51 minutes ago · updated 6 hours, 32 minutes ago · View
Hey ya’ll. I’m very happy to be here among like minded people…I ’m here in eastern NC being very thankful that hurricane Earl didn’t come ashore in NC. I hope everybody up north will fair as well.
Welcome! How did Earl affect your weather? My aunt has a condo on Nag’s Head and we haven’t heard yet how it’s come through.
Thanks. Weather is not to bad here today cloudy and a little windy I’m about ( as the crow flies} 1.5 hrs from the nearest beach. Nags Head usually gets it pretty good but I haven’t heard to much yet but I will keep a look out and let you know something as news comes in. I really enjoy PID and VFTB as well…Good Stuff!!
Glad you’re safe, Stacey! Welcome to our virtual home!
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Diane Smedra posted an update: 14 hours, 29 minutes ago · updated 6 hours, 35 minutes ago · View
How will I ever be a ”popular” member with a face like that? Sigh. Still, it’s good to be settling in at Gilbert House. Looking forward to getting to know my roomies.
Ah, I think your avatar’s kinda cute. But if you want to change it, you can do so by heading over to Gravatar and signing up. That’s how my pic is in there. http://en.gravatar.com/
BTW, we’re so glad you’re here. Did you bring snacks? Sam wants to know.
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Stephen C. Toth posted an update: 13 hours, 48 minutes ago · updated 6 hours, 38 minutes ago · View
Hello from Southern California.
G’Morning, Stephen!
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Congrats to your hubby for completing the manuscript! Boy, do I know how huge a hurdle he’s just jumped!
Who is printing the book? If it’s Lulu or another on-demand publisher, you should be able to download templates for the size book you plan including spine calculations. If you’re taking it to a traditional publisher or printer, ask what specs they require. Generally speaking, you’ll want to have a 300 dpi in CMYK unless otherwise specified. Ask if an RGB version is all right. And ask if the printer prefers a .jpg file or an unflattened .psd file. Hope this helps!
I pass on the congrats to him. It’s taken him about 20 years to write it! He’s glad that it’s done, to say the least. He mentioned Lulu. Good to know they have templates. It was the spine that I wondered about. And you answered my question on CMYK. I thought that was the standard. Who designed your book covers?
We design our own covers, and we use Lulu. They’re a little pricey on shipping, but if you order the ISBN through them, then your book will be available at Amazon, and Amazon’s shipping rates are great. The royalty is lower on an Amazon sale, but it allows your buyers a choice. Lulu is prompt with royalty payments, by the way, on a quarterly basis.