I have been doggedly working on the next edition of the PORTABLE WARGAME COMPENDIUM (the fourth) and I have so far laid out three articles and have at least twice that number to do.
It takes time to do this as I have to edit each article and then choose the best way to lay it out on the page so that it is as user-friendly as possible. This sometimes involves minor re-writes so that there is a consistency of language used across all the articles. For example, using the term D6 throughout rather than d6 and dice roll rather than dice throw.
This may sound a bit picky ... but I think that this sort of consistency makes the publication a much better one and is well worth the extra time and effort I have to spend putting the compendium together.
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BOB,
ReplyDeleteHow come you have needed to do four Compendiums? Regards. KEV.
Kev Robertson (Kev),
DeleteThe annual PWC contains a wealth of rules variants, campaign ideas, battle and campaign reports, and other article related to the continuing development of the rules.
All the best,
Bob
Bob, if you could send me your 'style guide' I can ensure my other contributions - ready apart from illustrations - meet your criteria before submitting them.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes, Arthur
Arthur1815 (Arthur),
DeleteThat's a good idea ... and might well help to reduce the amount of re-writing and editing I have to do.
All the best,
Bob
If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right. Out of curiosity, what color are you thinking of using for the cover?
ReplyDeleteMark Cordone,
DeleteYou're quite right about trying to make the Compendium as good as it can be. As to the colour of the cover ... well, that's something I need to think about.
All the best,
Bob
Sounds sensible for users to keep the basic layout similar Bob.
ReplyDeleteMaudlin Jack Tar,
DeleteI think it helps readers if a book's layout is consistent.
All the best,
Bob