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== References ==
== References ==


* https://forums.scribus.net/index.php
* https://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/How_can_I_make_a_booklet_using_Scribus%3f
* https://wiki.scribus.net/canvas/How_can_I_make_a_booklet_using_Scribus%3f
* http://johnosterhout.com/book-interior-design-tips-to-avoid-the-amateur-look/
* http://johnosterhout.com/book-interior-design-tips-to-avoid-the-amateur-look/
* http://johnosterhout.com/basic-book-template-for-scribus/
* http://johnosterhout.com/basic-book-template-for-scribus/
* http://johnosterhout.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/How_To_Use_the_Templates.pdf
* http://johnosterhout.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/How_To_Use_the_Templates.pdf

Revision as of 12:19, 12 July 2022

Introduction

Some ideas how to make a good looking book template using open source software (Scribus).

Theory

Make a new file for every chapter and combine the resulted pdfs with eg. pdftk.

  • Fonts
  • Indentations
  • Page numbering
  • Orphan or widow lines
  • Justified body text

References