Oct

18

Microsoft Publisher overlooked commands, #5

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Microsoft Publisher’s View, Master Page command allows you to automatically add text and graphic elements to every page of your publication, or just the left-hand or right-hand pages. You can also use the Ctrl+M keyboard shortcutto access the Master Page view of any page.
Placing text or graphic elements, like your newsletter’s nameplate or mission statement, […]

Oct

18

Content ideas and tips for newsletter publishing

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Drop me an e-mail if you would lke me to send you a free copy of my 10-page special report: 12 Easy to Write Newsletter Topic Ideas.
Ryan Lee, Internet marketer extraordinaire, had this to say about my Content Generator, from which the above report is excerpted: “It’s by far the most useful book I’ve […]

Oct

18

Choosing the right colors for 2007

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Professional graphic designers using the Apple Macintosh consider Design Tools Monthly required reading. Each issue offers summaries of dozens of articles, reviews, bug updates, and time-saving techniques. The value of the publication’s conciseness can be seen in the following excerpt, reprinted with the permission of Jay Nelson–the publisher:
Each season, Pantone surveys the designers at New […]

Oct

18

More work for authors: checking Amazon.com

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Last week, I was horrified when I rechecked Design to Sell on Amazon.com. The front cover photograph had been replaced by a grainy “placeholder” that was actually one of the rejected drafts.
I contacted Microsoft Press, the publisher, who contacted their Amazon.com rep, and–I’m happy to report–the correct front cover is in place.
So, if you’re […]