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	* Architectural publishing.		* Architectural publishing.
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	* Writing technique.		* Writing technique.

−	=== External ~~links ==~~=	+	= External references =

−	* RIBA ~~[http://www.ribabookshops.com/item/good-practice-guide-marketing-your-practice/69154/~~ Good Practice Guide: Marketing your practice.]	+	* RIBA Good Practice Guide: Marketing your practice.

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	* RIBA [http://www.ribabookshops.com/item/good-practice-guide-marketing-your-practice/69154/ Good Practice Guide: Marketing your practice.]		* RIBA [http://www.ribabookshops.com/item/good-practice-guide-marketing-your-practice/69154/ Good Practice Guide: Marketing your practice.]

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	* Brand guidelines.		* Brand guidelines.
	* Construction industry publishing.		* Construction industry publishing.
		+	* Digital marketing for the construction industry.
	* Spelling.		* Spelling.
	* Technical notes on architectural publishing.		* Technical notes on architectural publishing.

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	*The Author’s Society is a membership organisation which provides useful resources and fact sheets as well as an advice service - [http://www.societyofauthors.net/resources http://www.societyofauthors.net/resources]		*The Author’s Society is a membership organisation which provides useful resources and fact sheets as well as an advice service - [http://www.societyofauthors.net/resources http://www.societyofauthors.net/resources]

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−	= ~~Self publishing for architects~~ =	+	= Introduction =

	While books about architecture vary widely in content, tone and design; from philosophic treatises to catalogues of new work; how they come into existence is limited to two methods:		While books about architecture vary widely in content, tone and design; from philosophic treatises to catalogues of new work; how they come into existence is limited to two methods:
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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
	*Architectural publishing.		*Architectural publishing.
		+	*Brand guidelines.
		+	*Construction industry publishing.
		+	*Spelling.
	*Technical notes on architectural publishing.		*Technical notes on architectural publishing.
	*Writing technique.		*Writing technique.
−	*Brand guidelines.

	=== External links ===		=== External links ===

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	Cutting too many corners shows in the subtle things – a layout which doesn’t flow, images which don’t do a project justice or text which is dull. The general rule with publishing is that you get what you pay for; a beautiful book takes time and energy (and therefore money) to create. The solutions which work so perfectly and seem so simple have usually taken the most time and skill to achieve. Common mistakes with self publishing include:		Cutting too many corners shows in the subtle things – a layout which doesn’t flow, images which don’t do a project justice or text which is dull. The general rule with publishing is that you get what you pay for; a beautiful book takes time and energy (and therefore money) to create. The solutions which work so perfectly and seem so simple have usually taken the most time and skill to achieve. Common mistakes with self publishing include:
−	*Including information which is soon out of date (such as costs, policy and legislation, ~~as well as~~ naming individuals ~~in an office~~ who may leave).	+	*Including information which is soon out of date (such as costs, policy and legislation, or naming individuals who may leave).
	*Disappointment with the final design and production of the book.		*Disappointment with the final design and production of the book.
	*Underestimating the budget, time involved, level of expertise required.		*Underestimating the budget, time involved, level of expertise required.
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−	= Self-publishing for architects =	+	= Self publishing for architects =

	While books about architecture vary widely in content, tone and design; from philosophic treatises to catalogues of new work; how they come into existence is limited to two methods:		While books about architecture vary widely in content, tone and design; from philosophic treatises to catalogues of new work; how they come into existence is limited to two methods:
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	== '''A brief overview of self-publishing''' ==		== '''A brief overview of self-publishing''' ==

−	Methods of self-[http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Publishing Publishing] range from books produced entirely in-house, in which every task, from design and writing to [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Photography Photography], is undertaken by an internal team within the practice; to books which draw on the expertise of external agencies.	+	Methods of self [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Publishing Publishing] range from books produced entirely in-house, in which every task, from design and writing to [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Photography Photography], is undertaken by an internal team within the practice; to books which draw on the expertise of external agencies.

	Self-published books are not technically ‘published’ unless an ISBN is purchased and the book registered.		Self-published books are not technically ‘published’ unless an ISBN is purchased and the book registered.

−	The internet in particular has opened up the mechanics of self~~-[http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Publishing ~~Publishing]~~ so it is now possible to produce a simple book relatively cheaply. Some internet publishers even offer templates into which the user can load text and images on-line, removing some of the technical work of deciding how to layout the page (although this can look over standardised when applied to an entire book). Alternatively the book can be designed and sent as a file over the internet in a wide range of formats.	+	The internet in particular has opened up the mechanics of self Publishing so it is now possible to produce a simple book relatively cheaply. Some internet publishers even offer templates into which the user can load text and images on-line, removing some of the technical work of deciding how to layout the page (although this can look over standardised when applied to an entire book). Alternatively the book can be designed and sent as a file over the internet in a wide range of formats.

	Key characteristics of self [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Publishing Publishing]:		Key characteristics of self [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Publishing Publishing]:
	*There is great flexibility in terms of cost control. The architectural practice can decide from the outset how much to spend on design, paper and printing as well as marketing. This offers great control over the [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Budget Budget].		*There is great flexibility in terms of cost control. The architectural practice can decide from the outset how much to spend on design, paper and printing as well as marketing. This offers great control over the [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Budget Budget].
−	*All tasks can be undertaken in-house or through external specialists. Self-[http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Publishing Publishing] requires the architectural practice to take on the role of publisher as well as [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Client Client]. Managing the [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Publication Publication] process and keeping the book true to its initial concept through each of the stages of its development is a skilled and time-consuming task and should not be underestimated.	+	*All tasks can be undertaken in-house or through external specialists. Self [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Publishing Publishing] requires the architectural practice to take on the role of publisher as well as [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Client Client]. Managing the [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Publication Publication] process and keeping the book true to its initial concept through each of the stages of its development is a skilled and time-consuming task and should not be underestimated.

	= '''Defining the project''' =		= '''Defining the project''' =
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	Ensuring that the book is marketed. PR specialists will have relationships with the trades press and may be better able to get the book reviewed.		Ensuring that the book is marketed. PR specialists will have relationships with the trades press and may be better able to get the book reviewed.

−	= '''The process of self-publishing ''' =	+	= '''The process of self publishing ''' =
	#The architectural practice develops the concept – sometimes this initial thinking is undertaken with the input of an editor or [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Designer Designer].		#The architectural practice develops the concept – sometimes this initial thinking is undertaken with the input of an editor or [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Designer Designer].
	#The design is created. Although some architectural practices may take this on in-house, many approach a design company.		#The design is created. Although some architectural practices may take this on in-house, many approach a design company.
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	== Advantages ==		== Advantages ==
−	#On-demand printing offers flexibility in terms of updating. If an architectural practice needs a book detailing up-to-date work, then self-[http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Publishing Publishing] with on-demand printing may be the best option. Some digitally-printed books can be updated online in a matter of minutes, then printed overnight and shipped out in single editions or batches as large as the company requires.	+	#On-demand printing offers flexibility in terms of updating. If an architectural practice needs a book detailing up-to-date work, then self [http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Publishing Publishing] with on-demand printing may be the best option. Some digitally-printed books can be updated online in a matter of minutes, then printed overnight and shipped out in single editions or batches as large as the company requires.
	#On-demand printing allows an architectural practice to produce a limited number of books relatively cheaply.		#On-demand printing allows an architectural practice to produce a limited number of books relatively cheaply.
	#On-demand printing can look professional when paper and production methods are carefully selected.		#On-demand printing can look professional when paper and production methods are carefully selected.
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	== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ==		== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ==
−	*~~Self~~ publishing ~~for architects~~.	+	*Architectural publishing.
	*Technical notes on architectural publishing.		*Technical notes on architectural publishing.
	*Writing technique.		*Writing technique.
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	*The Author’s Society is a membership organisation which provides useful resources and fact sheets as well as an advice service - [http://www.societyofauthors.net/resources http://www.societyofauthors.net/resources]		*The Author’s Society is a membership organisation which provides useful resources and fact sheets as well as an advice service - [http://www.societyofauthors.net/resources http://www.societyofauthors.net/resources]

−	<br/>--[[User~~:Alex Harvie~~\|Alex Harvie]] 17:29, 2 July 2013 (BST)	+	<br/>--[[User%3AAlex%20Harvie\|Alex Harvie]] 17:29, 2 July 2013 (BST)

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