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www.publishme.co.nz Your & specialists Text specifications Size, spacing and justification As a general rule of thumb, a size of 9 to 11 is a good size (depending on font choice) for the of the common A5 trimmed book. A larger sized book may need a larger font and increased spacing. A page of body text looks tidy if left-justified. However, depending on the , other options such as 'left- aligned' (as on this page) are quite appropriate. The line spacing (or ) should be at least 1.2 single line spacing (if laying the text up in a document). A better overall appearance for the main body of your text could be obtained in Microsoft Word if you make your line spacing approximately 2pt larger than your font size. For example, if your text size is 10pt regular, try making the line spacing 12-12.5pt. If you are working in Microsoft Word you can change your line spacing by going into: format > paragraph and choosing ‘Exactly’ instead of ‘Single’ and then in the box to the right of it, select the appropriate pt size. Only by applying a font (in different sizes one at a time) to a page of text, and trying several different line spacings (also one at a time) and printing these ‘trials’ out in order to compare their visual appearance, and then perhaps the same thing again with a different font, will you begin to get a real idea of what your pages may look like. When you try different , take into account whether you’re doing a small amount of text or a whole book and also the context of the book. Different subjects may suit a certain font better than others.

Fonts A font such as with a 10pt size is a good standard font to use as it is easy to read and pleasant on the eye. Sans serif fonts can also be used for body text, or Helvetica are two such fonts. The page numbers should be in the same font as the main text in the book and be no larger than the body text. Often the page numbers are a point or two smaller than the body text so they do not detract from the body text of the book and they are often centred at the bottom of the page.

Chapter The headings of a book can be in the same font as that used for the main body text. But for visual interest a complementary font would suit. The chapter headings are often in a larger font size than the body text, and can be bolded so they stand out. There should be a space of at least 3 lines or extra point spacing after the chapter title before the body text starts and the chapter title should, in general be placed one quarter to one third down the page to differentiate clearly between the start and finish of chapters. A larger drop cap can be added to the first letter of the first paragraph to add visual interest and emphasise the start of the new chapter text.

Index – only necessary for non-fiction An is usually set in two columns, with a space between the two columns. For example, a 114mm wide text block will have two columns each 55mm wide with a 4mm space between them. The font size is generally two sizes smaller than the body of the work. For example if the body is set at 10-on-12-pt type and the extracts, and appendixes in 9-on-11pt, the index will probably be set in 8-on-10pt. All runover lines are indented, i.e. to allow the index headings to stand out. Text in an index is not justified on the right-hand ; it is ragged right.

Footnote A at the bottom of a page is properly called a footnote. There is a lot to be read about the standard way in which footnotes should be set up. You would be wise to look at how they are done in other and perhaps refer to a manual such as The Chicago Manual of Style. The font size is generally a lot smaller, e.g., if using a body text of 10pt your footers may be set in 7.5 or 8-on-9pt. Keep footnotes to a minimum. If you have quite a few they may be set up better as endnotes. See an example of , index page and footnotes on the following pages.

www.publishme.co.nz Your book printing & publishing specialists page The imprint page typically starts with a copyright statement and also contains information about where the book is printed, its ISBN number etc. It may also contain information such as which the printed book may be, previous printers or editions if any, and also the country the book was printed and bound in. Some imprint pages also acknowledge the information and may even list the fonts used in the book. The imprint page is usually the second page in the book as it is printed on the back of the . Book sizes and margins On the following pages are some typical book sizes, showing their dimensions and how to set up page margins. A5 trimmed is a small size and crown quarto is often used for history books or similar type works. A4 trimmed is included because it is a size commonly recognised; it is often used by publishing genealogies, jubilee or reunion books, student workbooks etc. It allows the to have more text per page than a crown quarto and can therefore be more economical for printing. Other sizes are also used by authors; as a guide we have included those that are more economical to print.

• On the following pages are some typical page layout specifications for an A5 trimmed book (145 x 204mm – finished size).

A5 trimmed right hand page.

Top margin

Chapter heading starting ⅓ down page

A5 size page

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Centred page number 1

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www.publishme.co.nz Your book printing & publishing specialists • Below are some common pages that will make up your publication. They are here as a visual reference to show how some standard pages in your book can look.

Nathan Simpson

BLACK AMBER BLACK AMBER BOOK 1

Black Amber Book One A New Fate 1st edition 2011 Published by Nathan Simpson Copyright © 2011 Nathan Simpson. All rights reserved.

A New No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission from the author.

Editor: Dr R.Blaikie, Professional Literature Psychiatrist - Fate “Helping books to discover their inner beauty.”

Layout and cover design: Adrian Wright/PublishMe Printed by PublishMe www.publishme.co.nz

ISBN 978-0-473-19603-5

Half title page Title page Imprint page

BLACK AMBER - BOOK 1 4. Picture yourself with someone much better for you 4. Picture yourself with someone much better for you Capra, Fritjof, 30 Capra, Fritjof, 30 Index Cayce, Edgar, 115, 202 thanIndex the other person. Dwell Cayce,on this Edgar, 115 ,for 202 some than the other person. Dwell on this image for some Suddenly a loud pop and a bright flash of light exploded near the Cerebral cortex, 200 time. Visualise the positive consequencesCerebral cortex, 20on0 others time. Visualise the positive consequences on others A Cerebro-spinal fluid: CSF, 200 A Cerebro-spinal fluid: CSF, 200 forest’s edge, quickly followed by two thuds. Both goblins jumped in Acupuncture, 15 Chakra: chakras, 59, 121 ofAcupuncture, your relationship. 15 Chakra: chakras, 59, 121 of your relationship. fright and looked over in cautious curiosity. It happened too fast for Adams, Patch, 101 Chandrakirti Buddhist Centre, 124 Adams, Patch, 101 Chandrakirti Buddhist Centre, 124 them to see, but their keen ears easily determined how far away the Addictions, 150 Channelling: channel, 192 5. WriteAddictions, down 15 all0 your feelings forChannelling: the person channel, and 19read2 it 5. Write down all your feelings for the person and read it sound had been. The large goblin pulled his son along and started Afterlife, 247 Chopra, Deepak, 30 Afterlife, 247 Chopra, Deepak, 30 towards the area with his spear-tip leading. Agya, 198 Christ consciousness, 249 outAgya, loud 198 30 times consecutively.Christ This consciousness, has the same 249 out loud 30 times consecutively. This has the same The two carefully pushed through several small hedges, stopping Akasha, 206; akashic field, 206, Chromosomes, 87 effectAkasha, as 20 thrashing6; akashic field, a good 206 ,song Chromosomes, on the radio. 87 effect as thrashing a good song on the radio. 213 Cigarettes, 173 213 Cigarettes, 173 at the forest’s edge. They peered through the leaves towards the Alchemy: alchemist, 58 Cignolini, Anita, 30 Alchemy: alchemist, 58 Cignolini, Anita, 30 clearing and saw two human males lying side by side in the middle of Anahata, 170 Clairsentient, 28 6. PictureAnahata, the 170 faces of your futureClairsentient, children in 28 the midst 6. Picture the faces of your future children in the midst the small grass field. Pure amazement captured the young goblin. He Anomaly: anomalous, 99 Cocks, Rev Michael, 308 ofAnomaly: divorce anomalous, proceedings. 99 Cocks, Rev Michael, 308 of divorce proceedings. had never seen the dreaded humans before, which were so frequently Armstrong, Louis, 288 Coelho, Paulo, 164 Armstrong, Louis, 288 Coelho, Paulo, 164 talked about in his village in hushed voices. Ashman, Thomas, 307 Cohen, Leonard, 156 Ashman, Thomas, 307 Cohen, Leonard, 156 Coherence, 99 7. If relevant, imagine what kindCoherence, of father 9 or9 mother 7. If relevant, imagine what kind of father or mother The adult goblin remained cautious and watched the two humans Asklepios, 58 Asklepios, 58 Ataraxia, 285 Coil: standard, bifilar, torroid, theAtaraxia, person 285 would be and hoe Coil:that standard, would affect bifilar, yourtorroid, the person would be and hoe that would affect your carefully, trying to determine what their purpose was in the goblins’ Attenborough, David, 181 torroidal, Möbius, 72 Attenborough, David, 181 torroidal, Möbius, 72 forest. One human suddenly sat up and let off a horrid screech of Aung, Steven, 127 Cold reading, 302 children’sAung, Steven, feelings. 127 Cold reading, 302 children’s feelings. terrifying , then frantically padded itself up and down for no Autistic, 298; autism, 299 Cold War, 164 Autistic, 298; autism, 299 Cold War, 164 apparent reason. The human’s sudden outburst of rage unsettled the Ayurvedic: vedic, 61 Collagen, 82 8. 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Tylor turned over and lay on his back in Barth, John, 215 Consciousness, 199 slightly,Barth, NickJohn, 21(30)5 made a few commentsConsciousness, that 19 9stood out slightly, Nick (30) made a few comments that stood out the grass. He looked up at the now midday sky, with the recollection Beck, Don: Beck’s 178 Cook, Gary, 226 aboutBeck, being Don: Beck’sattracted 178 to the wrongCook, kind Gary, of 22person:6 about being attracted to the wrong kind of person: Benveniste, Jacques, 202 Corpus callosum, 194 Benveniste, Jacques, 202 Corpus callosum, 194 of the tunnel still vivid in his mind. He tried to through the Creativity, 190 Creativity, 190 billions of he witnessed on his brief journey. Big Bang Theory, 116 Big“Look Bang Theory, into why, 116 it will be a combination of things, the “Look into why, it will be a combination of things, the Black Holes, 76 Cytoskeleton, 83 Black Holes, 76 Cytoskeleton, 83 ‘That was a hell of a thing,’ he whimpered. 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He placed his hands on the ground to determine Brown, Dan, 265 Dark Night of the Soul, 274 Brown, Dan, 265 Dark Night of the Soul, 274 Brow chakra 194 highBrow maintenance. chakra 194 So find someone who has the positive high maintenance. So find someone who has the positive the damp feeling on his back and slowly gathering under his legs, Dass, Ram, 165 Dass, Ram, 165 Buddhist: Buddhism, 125, 228 Davies, Brenda, 127 Buddhist: Buddhism, 125, 228 Davies, Brenda, 127 and was shocked when his hand felt the silky touch of grass. He and not so much of the negative. and not so much of the negative. Da Vinci Code, 265 Da Vinci Code, 265 reluctantly stood up, making sure that his legs were still usable, and C Demkina, Natasha, 293 PeopleC can be encouraged to becomeDemkina, the Natasha, things you 293 want. People can be encouraged to become the things you want. let out a great sigh of relief when he was standing fully. Caduceus, 57 Descartes, Rene, 62 Caduceus, 57 Descartes, Rene, 62

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Inside text page Index page Page with footnote

• Please remember the following guides are standard recommended guides only and the page specs are not set in stone. You can customise margins, headings, fonts etc to suit your publication. The standard recommended guides shown will produce a result that looks professional and is pleasing to view and read. If you are typesetting the book yourself have a look at other similar books in a bookshop or your local to see what works for you in regards to fonts and design.

www.publishme.co.nz Your book printing & publishing specialists A5 Trimmed A5 Trimmed page size 145 x 204mm

3mm BLEED AREA: The bleed area extends 3mm around the three outside edges of the page and must be added if you want bleed on your book pages. Any pictures or colour you want to bleed off the page edge have to extend into the 3mm bleed area indicated by the red line. This 3mm margin is cut off during production of your book so any images ‘bleeding’ off into this area are trimmed back to the page edge. If you don’t have any images that bleed off the pages in your book then you don’t need to include the 3mm bleed area on your pages.

TOP MARGIN 20mm

A5 RIGHT HAND PAGE

BODY TEXT BLOCK INNER Please note: the page margins indicated and size and OUTER MARGIN shape of the text block is a general reference only. MARGIN 25mm Where and how the text sits on the page is up to you, 18mm as placement can depend on how much text is on each page, where images sit, text wraps around images, the point size of the text, the font used and the look and feel of the book you are trying to create. The shown position of the page number is also a guide only. For example you may want your in the top right hand corner of the pages . BOUND EDGE

BOTTOM PAGE NUMBER 0 MARGIN 14mm 27mm

The page number is centered and placed 14mm up from the bottom edge of the page.

NB: These diagrams show the page set-up for a right-hand page. (The first page of a book is a right-hand page). Set up your page margins as though for a right-hand page; the inner and outer margins (or left and right) may be different so take note of this. 5mm is ‘lost’ from the inner margin when the book is bound along its spine edge. The next step is to get right and left pages, which will be a mirror of each other if you have different inner and outer margins. If you are working in a Word document for instance, while in the ‘page set up’ you select ‘mirror margins’ from the drop down menu for ‘multiple margins’. In Adobe InDesign, you select ‘facing pages’.

www.publishme.co.nz Your book printing & publishing specialists BF Trimmed B–Format Trimmed page size 127 x 195mm

3mm BLEED AREA: The bleed area extends 3mm around the three outside edges of the page and must be added if you want bleed on your book pages. Any pictures or colour you want to bleed off the page edge have to extend into the 3mm bleed area indicated by the red line. This 3mm margin is cut off during production of your book so any images ‘bleeding’ off into this area are trimmed back to the page edge. If you don’t have any images that bleed off the pages in your book then you don’t need to include the 3mm bleed area on your pages.

TOP MARGIN 20mm

B-FORMAT RIGHT HAND PAGE

BODY TEXT BLOCK INNER Please note: the page margins indicated and size and OUTER MARGIN shape of the text block is a general reference only. MARGIN 25mm Where and how the text sits on the page is up to you, 21mm as placement can depend on how much text is on each page, where images sit, text wraps around images, the point size of the text, the font used and the look and feel of the book you are trying to create. The shown position of the page number is also a guide only. For example you may want your page numbering in the top right hand corner of the pages . BOUND EDGE

BOTTOM PAGE NUMBER 0 MARGIN 15mm 25mm

The page number is centered and placed 15mm up from the bottom edge of the page.

NB: These diagrams show the page set-up for a right-hand page. (The first page of a book is a right-hand page). Set up your page margins as though for a right-hand page; the inner and outer margins (or left and right) may be different so take note of this. 5mm is ‘lost’ from the inner margin when the book is bound along its spine edge. The next step is to get right and left pages, which will be a mirror of each other if you have different inner and outer margins. If you are working in a Word document for instance, while in the ‘page set up’ you select ‘mirror margins’ from the drop down menu for ‘multiple margins’. In Adobe InDesign, you select ‘facing pages’.

www.publishme.co.nz Your book printing & publishing specialists A4 Trimmed A4 Trimmed page size 207 x 291mm

3mm BLEED AREA: The bleed area extends 3mm around the three outside edges of the page and must be added if you want bleed on your book pages. Any pictures or colour you want to bleed off the page edge have to extend into the 3mm bleed area indicated by the red line. This 3mm margin is cut off during production of your book so any images ‘bleeding’ off into this area are trimmed back to the page edge. If you don’t have any images that bleed off the pages in your book then you don’t need to include the 3mm bleed area on your pages.

TOP MARGIN 25mm

A4 RIGHT HAND PAGE

BODY TEXT BLOCK INNER Please note: the page margins indicated and size and OUTER MARGIN shape of the text block is a general reference only. MARGIN 25mm Where and how the text sits on the page is up to you, 25mm as placement can depend on how much text is on each page, where images sit, text wraps around images, the point size of the text, the font used and the look and feel of the book you are trying to create. The shown position of the page number is also a guide only. For example you may want your page numbering in the top right hand corner of the pages . BOUND EDGE

BOTTOM PAGE NUMBER 0 MARGIN 15mm 30mm

The page number is centered and placed 15mm up from the bottom edge of the page.

NB: These diagrams show the page set-up for a right-hand page. (The first page of a book is a right-hand page). Set up your page margins as though for a right-hand page; the inner and outer margins (or left and right) may be different so take note of this. 5mm is ‘lost’ from the inner margin when the book is bound along its spine edge. The next step is to get right and left pages, which will be a mirror of each other if you have different inner and outer margins. If you are working in a Word document for instance, while in the ‘page set up’ you select ‘mirror margins’ from the drop down menu for ‘multiple margins’. In Adobe InDesign, you select ‘facing pages’.

www.publishme.co.nz Your book printing & publishing specialists CQ Trimmed Crown Quarto Trimmed page size 189 x 246mm

3mm BLEED AREA: The bleed area extends 3mm around the three outside edges of the page and must be added if you want bleed on your book pages. Any pictures or colour you want to bleed off the page edge have to extend into the 3mm bleed area indicated by the red line. This 3mm margin is cut off during production of your book so any images ‘bleeding’ off into this area are trimmed back to the page edge. If you don’t have any images that bleed off the pages in your book then you don’t need to include the 3mm bleed area on your pages.

TOP MARGIN 25mm

CQ RIGHT HAND PAGE

BODY TEXT BLOCK INNER Please note: the page margins indicated and size and OUTER MARGIN shape of the text block is a general reference only. MARGIN 25mm Where and how the text sits on the page is up to you, 25mm as placement can depend on how much text is on each page, where images sit, text wraps around images, the point size of the text, the font used and the look and feel of the book you are trying to create. The shown position of the page number is also a guide only. For example you may want your page numbering in the top right hand corner of the pages . BOUND EDGE

BOTTOM PAGE NUMBER 0 MARGIN 18mm 30mm

The page number is centered and placed 18mm up from the bottom edge of the page.

NB: These diagrams show the page set-up for a right-hand page. (The first page of a book is a right-hand page). Set up your page margins as though for a right-hand page; the inner and outer margins (or left and right) may be different so take note of this. 5mm is ‘lost’ from the inner margin when the book is bound along its spine edge. The next step is to get right and left pages, which will be a mirror of each other if you have different inner and outer margins. If you are working in a Word document for instance, while in the ‘page set up’ you select ‘mirror margins’ from the drop down menu for ‘multiple margins’. In Adobe InDesign, you select ‘facing pages’.

www.publishme.co.nz Your book printing & publishing specialists CPB Trimmed Children's Picture Book Trimmed page size 210 x 210mm

3mm BLEED AREA: The bleed area extends 3mm around the three outside edges of the page and must be added if you want bleed on your book pages. Any pictures or colour you want to bleed off the page edge have to extend into the 3mm bleed area indicated by the red line. This 3mm margin is cut off during production of your book so any images ‘bleeding’ off into this area are trimmed back to the page edge. If you don’t have any images that bleed off the pages in your book then you don’t need to include the 3mm bleed area on your pages.

TOP MARGIN 30mm

CPB RIGHT HAND PAGE

BODY TEXT BLOCK Please note: the page margins indicated and size and shape of the text block is a general reference only. INNER OUTER Where and how the text sits on the page is up to you, MARGIN as placement can depend on how much text is on each MARGIN 30mm page, where images sit, text wraps around images, the 30mm point size of the text, the font used and the look and feel of the book you are trying to create. The shown position of the page number is also a guide only. For example you may want your page numbering in the top right hand corner of the pages .

BOUND EDGE

PAGE NUMBER 0 BOTTOM MARGIN 18mm 35mm

The page number is centered and placed 18mm up from the bottom edge of the page.

NB: These diagrams show the page set-up for a right-hand page. (The first page of a book is a right-hand page). Set up your page margins as though for a right-hand page; the inner and outer margins (or left and right) may be different so take note of this. 5mm is ‘lost’ from the inner margin when the book is bound along its spine edge. The next step is to get right and left pages, which will be a mirror of each other if you have different inner and outer margins. If you are working in a Word document for instance, while in the ‘page set up’ you select ‘mirror margins’ from the drop down menu for ‘multiple margins’. In Adobe InDesign, you select ‘facing pages’.

www.publishme.co.nz Your book printing & publishing specialists