Can I use Scribus to edit and prepare the text of a novel (already written on Windows XP) to be turned into a paperback by a professional printer, who will be able to print from the Scribus system? How would I go about doing this?
Grateful thanks
Scribus use in preparing novel for printing
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fictionworker20
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Re: Scribus use in preparing novel for printing
Yes. See http://docs.scribus.net/fictionworker20 wrote:Can I use Scribus to edit and prepare the text of a novel (already written on Windows XP) to be turned into a paperback by a professional printer, who will be able to print from the Scribus system? How would I go about doing this?
Re: Scribus use in preparing novel for printing
It is made for that use 
It's like InDesign or QuarkXpress. I work in prepress and i'm amazed by it's power.
It's like InDesign or QuarkXpress. I work in prepress and i'm amazed by it's power.-
fictionworker20
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Re: Scribus use in preparing novel for printing
Thank you for the advice re the use of Scribus in preparing novel for printing. Do you recommend that a novice purchase the [commercial product plug removed by moderator]?
Re: Scribus use in preparing novel for printing
Moderator edit note: I deleted several posts from this thread when the "fictionworker" user started to spam. Specific usage questions on this very feature-rich software really belong on the Scribus mailing list or other resources. You're much more likely to get a quick and accurate response. Thanks!
Re: Scribus use in preparing novel for printing
QuarkXpress, It's not easy for me but if you can please show me how its good, may be I go back to use it again.djoledj wrote:It is made for that use
Thanks in advance.