[stylist] Publishing/editing software

Fri Sep 23 20:09:39 UTC 2011

Ashley,

Thanks yes. I agree there may still be some layouts to be confirmed 
visually.  I think if one does enough of a certain kind of writing, 
the cursor position status might come in handy I use it alot when 
creating  chord charts for my songs. I'm sure the more one does 
something , the more familiar you get. As in Excel, Ive created some 
pretty hefty workbooks and I've got it down to a system which yes 
I'll have a visual confirm on it, but based off of enough familiarity 
of how the program works, I can get it pretty good from the get go. 
Thanks for the great tips, I'll keep them for future use with the 
rest I've saved.

Brad

On 9/23/2011  01:34 PM Ashley Bramlett said...
>Brad,
>Unfortunately, many layout programs are not accessible, and even if you type
>in Word it is my experience that jaws does not give you the layout info you
>need. I usually have a sighted person check for layout. You can format to
>some extent yourself. You can set the spacing and margins for 
>instance. You can change the font by doing it initially, or 
>highlighting the desired text and changing it in the font dialogue box.
>But
>layout and formatting has been a tricky thing for me. Do I have enough space
>in my title page? Is something positioned right? Sometimes I printed
>pictures in my papers. Are they placed appropriately? I have to ask for some
>input.
>This is actually something that concerns me. I went to work at NLS as a
>temporary appointment. I found that
>their editing software was too visual. Their editors worked in End Design.
>I did the writing, not the editing which entailed layout.
>
>
>Powerpoint is accessible. But if you have no vision, I suggest you get some
>sighted help. Jaws will not describe the slide. You need to have contrasting
>background on white letters. Some choose a light background with black
>letters. You can have black or white letters, but you need to ensure the
>background looks fine and that people can read your print well. If you
>choose the wrong set of colors and font, they will blend into each other.
>
>As for structure of resumes, news releases, articles there are several
>options.
>Typically articles are written in a block format. Blogs are just written as
>text and you can modify the background if you want for visual effects.
>A lot of times the title is bolded and centered. Then you start your
>writing. In a resume you'll center your  contact info like name and address.
>Then you bold each category name such as employment, education, club
>activities.
>How you structure your resume is a lot up to you but those are a few
>guidelines. Also its 10 or 12 point font with a standard business font such
>as times new roman.
>
>Ashley
>
>
>-----Original Message----- From: Brad Dunse'
>Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 9:47 PM
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>Subject: Re: [stylist] Publishing/editing software
>
>Bridgit,
>
>The Power Point thing  at this point is speculative, though I did get
>one again in the email from a supplier and I think there' ssimpley is
>a user  navigation breakdown :). I need to first learn the key
>strokes  and layout of the screens, but at this point motivation is
>more on the other topic. As long as I know PPT is doable, I'm fine
>with it for now.   Yes the structured layout for various works. You
>know,  resume's are laid out differently than blog text or articles,
>though a poor example as there are several ways of laying out
>resume's. But that is the gist, it'd be good to see sample works of
>as many different kinds so I can go back and examine them. I learn
>best by example, even in conversation I need examples  for example hhahaha.
>Thanks.
>
>Brad
>
>
>
>
>
>On 9/20/2011  08:25 PM Bridgit Pollpeter said...
>>Brad,
>>
>>When you say layout, do you mean how to structure things like news
>>releases, bios, articles, brochures and the such? Or do you mean just
>>how the layout works in a program like Publisher? If you mean the
>>structure, I can provide samples of this type of writing. I finished an
>>internship in August with a PR firm, so I have theoretical and practical
>>experience with these forms.
>>
>>I had to create a PowerPoint presentation for a media kit last year for
>>a class, and I had to create one in my internship for a client with a
>>briefing on some information. I use JAWS, and it was possible; you just
>>have to figure out how to manipulate the program. My husband, who's on
>>this list too, helped me and knew how to work it. Perhaps he can
>>enlighten us with his technical know-how! *smile*
>>
>>Let me know if I canhelp with anything.
>>
>>Sincerely,
>>Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>Read my blog at:
>>http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
>>
>>"History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
>>The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan
>>
>>Message: 16
>>Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:24:04 -0500
>>From: Brad Dunse' <lists at braddunsemusic.com>
>>To: Writer's Division Mailing List <stylist at nfbnet.org>
>>Subject: Re: [stylist] Publishing/writing software
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>>
>> >Bridgit,
>> >
>> >On the contrary, you're note was very helpful. Here's my aim in a
>> >nutshell. To do what is necessary in terms of learning style,
>> >layout, softwre, and formatting to eventually hire out as a free
>> >lance writer, writing the pieces you noted, brochures, press
>> >releases, bios, whatever a customer might need. At this point there
>> >are two areas of general question, what software might be needed to
>> >provide various projects. E. G. someone wants a Power Point
>> >presentation for a sales presentation. I've gotten a few of these
>> >from suppliers in my current business and I've not had your good
>> >fortune of being able to read the content in any efficient manner.
>> >Granted, that was on my old computer and haven't road tested this
>> >one out on it yet.  The other area of question is general
>> >formatting/layout and basically practice learning to write each of
>> >potential job types well enough to hire out. I don't expect to hang
>> >a shingle out tomorrow, but I do want to focus on learning what is
>> >needed "in the office", as well as the day to day workings of
>> >pricing and acquiring work. I look back on the job I do now, which
>> >at start up time  I felt quite inadequate. Now I look at how easily
>> >I do what I do and how some things are done so second nature or can
>> >be done in a pinch. That gives me hope, in time, I can do the same
>> >in an area I really would like to work in. I'm a little lerry of the
>> >need for free lance writers having need to provide more graphical
>> >design with the "point and click do it yourself" abilities these
>> >days. I do believe though there are niche's to harrow out.
>> >
>> >Thanks.
>> >
>> >Brad
>>
>>
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