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my new book: "The U.S. Presidency: Everything You Always Wanted to Know"

I've just published my book about our Presidents and Presidential elections. It's a lot of fun and particularly apropos as we approach this year's Presidential election. Please feel free to spread the word far and wide! On FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/TheUsPresidencyEverythingYouAlwaysWantedToKnowIf you’re on FB, please feel free to “like” this page.For folks that aren’t on FB, info is also available at…See More

Apr 19

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JW Nelson replied to Bruce Jackson's discussion 'Desktop publishing software' in the group Self Publishing

"Take a look at Scrivener. It might suit your needs and it has a very active and helpful users' forum. "

Feb 22

Anna L. Walls replied to Bruce Jackson's discussion 'Desktop publishing software' in the group Self Publishing

"I think pdf is your best bet, though there might be something better out there. With pdf, I'm told it's compatible with most eReaders too and your tables and such are unchanged."

Feb 10

Bruce Jackson commented on Authors.com's group 'Self Publishing'

"I'd be grateful for any tips this group might have on the subject of desktop publishing software. I plan to self-publish a non-fiction book that, along with text, will have quite a few tables and graphs (both b/w and color) that have been…"

Feb 10

Bruce Jackson added a discussion to the group Self Publishing

Desktop publishing software

I'd be grateful for any tips this group might have on the subject of desktop publishing software. I plan to self-publish a non-fiction book that, along with text, will have quite a few tables and graphs (both b/w and color) that have been created in Excel. Which programs are best for this sort of endeavor? (or should I just stick with creating PDFs from MSWord?) Someone suggested Adobe's InDesign, but it looks like that is a bit pricey (~$700).See More

Feb 10

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scribbler left a comment for Bruce Jackson

"Nice to meet you Bruce. :) Welcome aboard. I’ll look forward to getting to know you better."

Jan 31

Kay left a comment for Bruce Jackson

"Bruce, check out the Groups and the forum topics to find answers to your questions. Just use the search function and you'll find them, and if you don't, post a new discussion in the forum or a Group you like. Folks won't see your…"

Jan 27

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Jan 24

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Bruce Jackson posted a status

"What is the best way to market... the print edition? the electronic edition (iBook / eBook)?"

Jan 24

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Bruce Jackson posted a status

"What printers should I consider ...taking into account quality and price issues; etc.? What kind of paper, binding, etc.?"

Jan 24

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Bruce Jackson posted a status

"I am planning on self-publishing a book and seek advice on going through that process. What issues/tasks things do I need to think about?"