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Getting Published or E-published/Questions Answered by Expert Cathi Stevenson
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Question | 11/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a question about publishing a fictional book. I also have a childrens story I would like to ... A: Very few publishers accept manuscripts from authors directly. You need to secure an agent, who then ... | |
| ebook | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: i have a short story that i will be publishing on kindle. I will be charging very little, and i ... A: I'm not familiar with the program Print Shop, and I'm sure there are many consumer software programs ... | |
| book title and subtitles | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: 1. Can a title of a book, that has 2 lines, use a different font size in the first line than in the ... A: It will likely end up being considered the sub-title or treated as one, if you use a different font, ... | |
| My manuscript is finished, what now? | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I found you online though a Google search. You seem to be very knowledgeable and I was hoping you ... A: For this particular book I think your best bet would be to find an agent. Before involving an agent ... | |
| documentation license | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: There is a photo that I would like to use ... A: If you plan to use this image in a commercial project, I would not trust any third party to give you ... | |
| writing | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: Throughout my schooling I usually got the best grade in my class in writing essays or book reports. ... A: QUESTION. What are different venues to get it out there and what are the steps? ANSWER. The best ... | |
| Illustrator Question | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: How do I center text between 2 guides? A: To set text horizontally centered in Illy CS, I: 1. Pull my guidelines into place. 2. Use the type ... | |
| Covers | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: How much does the cover of a book affect how well it will sell? Or is the title more important? A: I think both are important and there are endless discussions you could have on both subjects. In my ... | |
| Formatting | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: Where can I learn how to properly format a cover for print? A: Each printer has his or her own specifications, so that is where you would start for direction on ... | |
| Images | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: Where is the best place to find free images to use in design work? A: I weeded through a very long list I found on a wonderful graphic design forum and made a short list ... | |
Answers by Expert:
Cathi Stevenson
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Expertise
I can answer questions about the layout, formatting and design of book covers, in addition to helping people understand licenses and find sources for stock art and fonts.
Experience
I have been working in the publishing industry since 1981.
Organizations
Small Publishers Association of North America.
Education/Credentials
I have a degree in Behavioral Psychology and English, which helps me greatly in my design work. I have also worked in a print bindery, affording me hands-on experience in the production end of the industry. For eight years, I worked as a writer, copy editor and layout editor for the advertising department of a major newspaper.
Since starting my own company, I have created approximately 1000 book covers for large, traditional publishing organizations; small presses and independent publishers. My clients have been featured in numerous high-profile media sources including Oprah, 48-Hours, People Magazine and the Today show.
Awards and Honors
Several, but two recent awards include a perfect score of 5/5 from Writer's Digest and a tie for second place in the Bay Area Independent Publishers' Association 2008 Book Awards.
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