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1. Use any word processor that you have. Microsoft Word is the most popular.
Personally, I use WordPerfect, but any word processor will do. I'll be able
to convert the file format later.
2. It is usually best to keep all the defaults in place in the word
processor document. For example, don't bother changing the font, margins,
page numbers etc. Most of this will be lost when converting to HTML for the
web anyway.
3. Place a blank line between each paragraph, and between headings and sub
headings. Place two blank lines between chapters.
4. If a paragraph is broken up in the printed book (i.e. starts on one page
and finishes on the next), you do NOT need to indicate that in the typed
document. Just let the paragraph flow naturally. Do not worry about page
breaks in the word processor document.
5. You do not need to indicate page numbers from the printed copy in the
electronic version.
6. Don't forget to save your work on a regular basis. There is nothing worse
than typing for a few hours only to have a power outage and loose your work.
It has happened to me before. Make sure you know where you are saving the
file, so you can find it later.
7. Don't forget to use the spell check. But be careful with it. It is easy
to click on the wrong word and have a correctly spelled word but it is the
wrong word. Also, if a word is misspelled in the print copy, it is fine to
keep the word misspelled in the electronic version. Sometimes the word is
intentionally misspelled and we do not want to corrupt the intention. But if
you feel positive that the error is simply a typo, then you can feel free to
change it. Use your discretion.
8. When you are done, you can e-mail me the file and I will convert it to
HTML and make it available on the web.
9. You can send me one chapter at a time, or wait until you have the whole
book done. It is up to you. If you are typing, and this is your first book,
you may only want to commit to one chapter at a time, so that the process
will not be overwhelming.
10. If you have a scanner and OCR software, feel free to use it. It makes
the process much faster. If you volunteer to scan the book, you do not
necessarily have to follow up with the proof-reading also. We may be able to
find other volunteers to do that.
If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to ask.
Thanks again!
