Formatting, a matter of choice, yours.

One of you recently pointed out that I am not following the usual publishing guidelines for formatting.  I'm using the guideline for Non-Fiction instead of the typical fiction template.  I'm doing it because I like the extra white space, I think it makes it easier to keep track of where you are, who's talking, etc.  But of course, I'm writing for you guys, so maybe you don't like it.  I have to admit that I almost exclusively read my books in word since that's what I use to write them and what my editors prefer for correcting all of my mistakes.


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  1. LysleAugust 9, 2020 at 1:49 PM

    I like the format greatly. Your presentation of details is well done.
    Now when are the twins and their mental link going to be used in a greater part. Can they link over a very long distance. Maybe due to a head bump in a rocky ship ride will connect our girl, the Princess, into their link.

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    1. The Traumatized PsychologistAugust 13, 2020 at 10:16 AM

      I agree with Lysle that your current formatting is fine. Content is great. Some of your characters remind me of Heinlein and add to a sense of wonder. Thank you for all the hours of enjoyable reading you have given us in the Covid Era.

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    2. Bob OAugust 30, 2020 at 5:21 PM

      When will we be able to buy Book 8 and what is the title. I have searched Amazon to no avail!

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    3. Bob BlantonAugust 30, 2020 at 7:59 PM

      1st week of October, It's call Delphi Colony, so hold tight

      bob

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  2. romadAugust 9, 2020 at 2:32 PM

    Perhaps I don't understand what is meant by "white space". If you mean "double spaced" between paragraphs, I have noticed it but just figured it was done as "packing" to make the book have more pages so as to justify a higher price for the book. Otherwise, the left and right margins are all the same (11mm & 6mm, respectively) no matter if the books are fiction or non-fiction. That said, however, the Delphi books are a little harder to read for me.

    Of course, a lot is dependent on the reading device, reading software, ebook format, font, etc. My setup is: iPad Mini 5 (and 4), MapleRead SE, ePub, font is that of the Publisher, with serif preferred.

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  3. Lon @ STYCZAugust 9, 2020 at 3:37 PM

    your formatting is fine with all of the devices i use -- NY ETA FOR BOOK 8?

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  4. UnknownAugust 10, 2020 at 5:29 AM

    I have found that most kindle reader books are formated this way. I simply love the way your books flow. Keep it up and please don't make me wait too long for the next book,,,PLEASE???

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  5. LeonAugust 10, 2020 at 1:44 PM

    I read on kindle and didn’t notice the formatting one way or the other until you mentioned it. The extra pages in a dead tree book might be less good.

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