Hi folks,
As some of you already know, I'm going to be, uh, "commandeering" tonight's group to discuss my desktop publishing project--an anthology of some excerpts from the die-hard members of our writing group. Namely, me, Jena and Kristin, SE, and Nessa. yay!
I'm really sorry that I can't include everyone in this. But I had to limit it because of the size of the project and the timeframe. So I went with the folks who've been super consistent with coming. So... again, sorry I have to leave some folks out.
OK. This project has to focus on design much more than content, given my assignment, but the design is going to be totally unique and (hopefully) showcase your writing in an awesome way. I've made some sketches that I will have to email to you guys tonight. I had a major disaster w/ my ibook last night. So I'll be working on a semi-crippled computer. *sob* But hopefully we can still have a good discussion about some various things.
First, I need everyone to figure out which 10 double-spaced pgs they want to submit. Next, what image would best represent your story? THis will be used on the cover and in the folio (page number) treatment. Also, think what sort of display font you want. I think each article should have its own unique font. I've got some neat fantasy/sci fi/old style fonts that I can post samples of later on.
Anyway, stay tuned for my email w/ those sketches when I get home from work. I am hoping this will be a fun project, guys. I hope to see everyone present and accounted for. We will rock Type & Gripe tonite. =D
~Shrain