Publishing Issue: Fonts - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T14:31:05Zhttps://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/publishing-issue-fonts?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A366327&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSorry, TS. Mind you, there a…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-01-26:537324:Comment:3666642013-01-26T15:15:04.254ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
<p>Sorry, TS. Mind you, there are thousands of horror stories. I always find some new ones when the subject comes up.</p>
<p>Sorry, TS. Mind you, there are thousands of horror stories. I always find some new ones when the subject comes up.</p> Here's another thing "they to…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-01-25:537324:Comment:3665762013-01-25T23:26:54.946ZCammy May Hunnicutthttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/CammyMayHunnicutt
<p>Here's another thing "they told me". And in my single signing experience it worked pretty well. "Don't sit behind a table."</p>
<p>You don't want to be fenced in back there like and admissions clerk or something was their thinking. You stand out front where you can engage people, move over to the table to sign the books. </p>
<p>They also said to try having a dish of cookies or something to offer people. (I didn't do that. Those guys would have been more attracted to cold forties or…</p>
<p>Here's another thing "they told me". And in my single signing experience it worked pretty well. "Don't sit behind a table."</p>
<p>You don't want to be fenced in back there like and admissions clerk or something was their thinking. You stand out front where you can engage people, move over to the table to sign the books. </p>
<p>They also said to try having a dish of cookies or something to offer people. (I didn't do that. Those guys would have been more attracted to cold forties or switchblades.</p> "Book signings are for bestse…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-01-25:537324:Comment:3665752013-01-25T23:21:24.981ZTemple Stormhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/TempleStorm
<p><span>"Book signings are for bestselling authors and a favor to their fans and to the stores."</span></p>
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<p><span>;D I've only done one book signing. (for my other pen name) It was at the library with many other authors. When I told a mother my book wasn't suitable for 14 year old kids, she left with a disgruntled look on her face. After that no one came to my table. lol</span></p>
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<p><span>"Book signings are for bestselling authors and a favor to their fans and to the stores."</span></p>
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<p><span>;D I've only done one book signing. (for my other pen name) It was at the library with many other authors. When I told a mother my book wasn't suitable for 14 year old kids, she left with a disgruntled look on her face. After that no one came to my table. lol</span></p>
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<p><span>TS</span></p> Oh, thanks again. Well, I ten…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-01-25:537324:Comment:3664022013-01-25T21:57:05.846ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
<p>Oh, thanks again. Well, I tend to be shy and I prepared like crazy for the events. All that effort and nobody much cared. My biggest problem is that I don't like to talk (beg) people into buying my books. It's embarrassing.</p>
<p>I suppose just going to sign books would be better, but having seen the other poor souls sitting in book stores all alone and ignored that doesn't seem to be the answer either. Book signings are for bestelling authors and a favor to their fans and to the…</p>
<p>Oh, thanks again. Well, I tend to be shy and I prepared like crazy for the events. All that effort and nobody much cared. My biggest problem is that I don't like to talk (beg) people into buying my books. It's embarrassing.</p>
<p>I suppose just going to sign books would be better, but having seen the other poor souls sitting in book stores all alone and ignored that doesn't seem to be the answer either. Book signings are for bestelling authors and a favor to their fans and to the stores. </p> You're welcome. BTW, I don't…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-01-25:537324:Comment:3664012013-01-25T21:45:26.103ZTemple Stormhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/TempleStorm
<p>You're welcome. BTW, I don't like book signings either... thought it was my Lurker Diva personality. ;D</p>
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<p>You're welcome. BTW, I don't like book signings either... thought it was my Lurker Diva personality. ;D</p>
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<p>TS</p> Thanks TS!tag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-01-25:537324:Comment:3665742013-01-25T21:43:03.842ZI. J. Parkerhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
<p>Thanks TS!</p>
<p>Thanks TS!</p> Sorry about being gone so lon…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-01-25:537324:Comment:3666612013-01-25T21:22:24.131ZTemple Stormhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/TempleStorm
<p>Sorry about being gone so long. Son's a techie and changed our wireless to a different server. No 'net last night. ;D</p>
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<p>Hope you've solved your font dilemma...</p>
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<p>I checked the document for my story and it's at 12pt so I bet you're right. Thanks for this discussion because it gave me some things to think about.</p>
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<p>Hope you have a great weekend!</p>
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<p>Sorry about being gone so long. Son's a techie and changed our wireless to a different server. No 'net last night. ;D</p>
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<p>Hope you've solved your font dilemma...</p>
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<p>I checked the document for my story and it's at 12pt so I bet you're right. Thanks for this discussion because it gave me some things to think about.</p>
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<p>Hope you have a great weekend!</p>
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<p></p> Yes, that's what I've been to…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-01-25:537324:Comment:3666522013-01-25T18:30:32.328ZPepper Smithhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Reefrunner
<p>Yes, that's what I've been told. Have book signings anywhere but at bookstores. At a book store they totally ignore you as they walk by headed for the book they came for. Elsewhere it's unexpected and you may get some attention.</p>
<p>At least, that's what they say.</p>
<p>Yes, that's what I've been told. Have book signings anywhere but at bookstores. At a book store they totally ignore you as they walk by headed for the book they came for. Elsewhere it's unexpected and you may get some attention.</p>
<p>At least, that's what they say.</p> Simple but effective. :-)tag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-01-24:537324:Comment:3663292013-01-24T21:11:36.406ZCammy May Hunnicutthttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/CammyMayHunnicutt
<p>Simple but effective. :-)</p>
<p>Simple but effective. :-)</p> What I did to make my initial…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-01-24:537324:Comment:3663282013-01-24T20:56:25.814ZLiam Savillehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/LiamSaville
<p>What I did to make my initial choice was to print off a couple of pages in a few different fonts and sizes, then compared these to a bunch of books on my shelf. It helped me narrow it down, then once I had what I thought was good I set that one up in Createspace and ordered a proof copy. Personally I found 14 to be a little too big, but I note the demographic of you target audience and I can understand why you'd use it. I hope it works out well.</p>
<p>What I did to make my initial choice was to print off a couple of pages in a few different fonts and sizes, then compared these to a bunch of books on my shelf. It helped me narrow it down, then once I had what I thought was good I set that one up in Createspace and ordered a proof copy. Personally I found 14 to be a little too big, but I note the demographic of you target audience and I can understand why you'd use it. I hope it works out well.</p>