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J & W ENTERPRISES |
| TIPS ON PUBLISHING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY |
| A number of good books are on the market for helping document and organize your family history. Two books that we would recommend before you start preparing a book are 'Evidence' by Elizabeth Shown Mills, and 'Producing a Quality Family History' by Patricia Law Hatcher. |
Here are some tips for the layout of a book.
1. Title Page
a. Title
b. Author
c. Publisher
2. Back Page of Title page
a. Copyright
b. Address for ordering
3. Dedication
a. Be brief
(blank on back)
4. Preface, Introduction
or Forward
(backside remains blank)
5. List of illustrations/Maps
(backside remains blank)
6. Index
a. End of book
b. Full Name Index with
1. Place
2. Name
3. Subject Heading
7. Page Format
a. One-inch margin all aroung book
b. Page numbering
1. Odd numbers on the top right
2. Even numbers on the top left
3. Or, page numbers may be centered on bottom
or top of page (this is the best!)
We will be happy to make an estimate to publish your family history book.
Please fill in the form below as complete as possible. In the comments box at the end
of this form, enter special request or other information you feel we should know about your book
in order to make a more accurate estimate.
E-Mail Address:
Name:
Address:
City, State, ZIP:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Country: (if not U.S.)
| After sending your estimate, you will receive confirmation within 24 hours or the next Business day. If you don't receive confirmation within this time period. E-Mail: jwenterprises@cmaaccess.com to confirm that we received your estimate. |
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