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« on: November 09, 2009, 07:11:21 PM » |
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Just wondering what every else uses. My computer has Microsoft works task launcher and i just click on new document when i want to begin a new one. But my problem is when sending family members chapters for their feedback I'm having to cut and paste a lot, and then having to go back and italic anything ect. It's a pain. It there an easier way? A program that I'm missing? Another quick question too, when sending sample chapters to potential agents does anyone have the problem of there either internet provider or email (not sure which it is) not allowing them to send even two chapters that are around 13-15 pages each? Rambling, not sure if that makes any since. Thanks for any help you can give!
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Magic_Seeker
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« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2009, 08:34:08 PM » |
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Works is a little different than Word. I prefer Word, of the two.
Why are you cutting and pasting? Can't they get attachments? Most computers seem to come with Works, so they should be able to open your Works file.
Most agents don't want attachments, though. They want it cut-and-pasted into the body of the email. I've sent 50 pages plus query letter & synopsis in the email without a (known) problem.
What error message do you get when it fails?
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JenniferS.
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« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2009, 06:04:24 AM » |
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It tells me that I have entered to many character's. I'm guessing it's just crappy internet. Dial up.
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« Reply #3 on: November 10, 2009, 06:17:42 AM » |
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Consider opening an account at a file sharing site. You can then send a download link to whomever you choose, and they can open the file themselves.
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« Reply #4 on: November 10, 2009, 08:54:58 AM » |
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most agents request it in word
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« Reply #5 on: November 10, 2009, 10:48:03 AM » |
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I'm wonder which version of Word most folks are using. I know Word 2007 has been out since... well, 2007, but I know a lot of businesses that still use Word 2003.
I'm wondering if it isn't better to submit in Word 2003 format. Word 2007 can open Word 2003 docs but Word 2003 can't open Word 2007 docs unless you've installed the Word 2007 Compatibility patch. I'm figuring that if folks haven't upgraded to Word 2007, they may be behind the curve when it comes to computer tech. If so, it seems unlikely that they would have installed the compatibility patch.
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« Reply #6 on: November 10, 2009, 11:19:29 AM » |
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Most folks have 2007 now, but I still send documents as .doc rather than .docx
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« Reply #7 on: November 10, 2009, 02:36:36 PM » |
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Me too. I think there's a greater chance of compatibility that way.
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« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2009, 06:53:24 PM » |
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I don't like word 2007. I prefer 2003.
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« Reply #9 on: January 07, 2010, 12:34:23 PM » |
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Ah, fiddler, a kindred heart. I prefer 2003 as well. I usually hop onto my ancient desktop to write since it carries that version.
So in answer to the question, I use Word more than anything else.
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« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2010, 01:31:13 AM » |
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I prefer 2003, but since I got 2007 for free and my version of 2003 died with my last computer, I use 2007. I wonder if I can now write a sentence that uses 2003 and 2007 three times in a sentence...  |
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