Publishing Software - What Do You Use?

[Esteban]

I’ve been working on a D20 book for the last year or so and have been using MS Word 2000 as my word processor/publisher application. It has been perfectly fine for what I need; I’ve even been able to add graphics without much trouble. However, as I get closer to finishing up, I believe I’m starting to run into Word’s limitations. My question: What software do publishers on these boards use to get their D20 documents in a proper, publishable format? Does anyone here use Word? Also, are most of the publishers here Mac users? (For the record, I’m not using a Mac. Nothing against the Mac, I just don’t have access to one.)

Thanks,

-Steve

 

[Angel Tarragon]

I am not a publisher but I am more than willing to bet that the more successful companies use Adobe Acrobat 7/8 Standard or Professional.

 

[rogue_richard]

I’ve been working on a D20 book for the last year or so and have been using MS Word 2000 as my word processor/publisher application. It has been perfectly fine for what I need; I’ve even been able to add graphics without much trouble. However, as I get closer to finishing up, I believe I’m starting to run into Word’s limitations. My question: What software do publishers on these boards use to get their D20 documents in a proper, publishable format? Does anyone here use Word? Also, are most of the publishers here Mac users? (For the record, I’m not using a Mac. Nothing against the Mac, I just don’t have access to one.)

Thanks,

-Steve

We use Adobe InDesign for everything we do at Rogue Games. I have also heard of some using OpenOffice.org, Scribus, and MSWord.

Richard

 

[Esteban]

Well, I have Adobe Professional 7.0, but i just plan on using that to save (and publish) my document as a PDF. I believe Adobe Professional word processing/document design capabilities are pretty limited.

In looking back at my original post I do use the word 'publish' but I'm really asking for help in determining what software to use to make a professional looking document that will be fit to publish.

Thanks,

-Steve

 

[Esteban]

We use Adobe InDesign for everything we do at Rogue Games. I have also heard of some using OpenOffice.org, Scribus, and MSWord.

Richard

Just checked out 'Scribus'. Based on the info and screenshots on the 'Scribus' website, this app might be exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks Richard!

-Steve

 

[rogue_richard]

Just checked out 'Scribus'. Based on the info and screenshots on the 'Scribus' website, this app might be exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks Richard!

-Steve

No problem. I've used it, and though it has a learning curve, once you get to know it, it is pretty intuitive. They also have a very active user community, and the help they provide is very good.

Glad I could help.

Richard

 

[HellHound]

Quark XPress until three years ago, when I switched to Adobe InDesign.

 

[Urizen]

I use MS word for word processing, and Adobe creative Suite, which includes Photoshop, Illustrator, INdesign, Acrobat 7 and Adobe golive.

 

[Bacris]

I initially used MS Publisher for layout until I could get Adobe InDesign - I didn't personally like using Adobe Illustrator. InDesign is pretty nice, but is also expensive. Publisher is limited in what it can do, but cheaper than InDesign.

I took a look at OpenOffice, but didn't really dig it - guess I'm just too used to MS Office.

 

[TheLe]

I’ve been working on a D20 book for the last year or so and have been using MS Word 2000 as my word processor/publisher application. It has been perfectly fine for what I need; I’ve even been able to add graphics without much trouble. However, as I get closer to finishing up, I believe I’m starting to run into Word’s limitations. My question: What software do publishers on these boards use to get their D20 documents in a proper, publishable format? Does anyone here use Word?

Sweeeeetttttttt. I also use MSWord, which I have used it for every single one of my 50+ books. Check out any of my book previews/demos: http://www.rpgnow.com/default.php?manufacturers_id=507

I even took Unorthodox Paladins to print through POD.

The results are fantastic as far as I am concerned. Can I do more with Quark/Indesign? Sure. Do I need to? Nope. I think things look great in MS Word, and it allows me publish very quickly and still provide a very high quality product.

~Le