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Welcome new WDC authors and readers! Here I am again as guest editor this month. There is so much to explore and here is the place to start:
I hope you have been keeping up with the Newbies newsletters as they are all so helpful. I find I learn something or am reminded of features I forgot!
Today I just want to share a few suggestions for your static items. You may already know these things yet I have seen some new items that could use some guidance. So as usual, take what fits and leave the rest!
These are a few ideas that could help make your items more approachable for online reading. Readers use different venues to read and review so making it easier to read makes sense. And for some of us older folks, we really appreciate larger fonts!
1. When creating a static item, using a readable font can be very helpful for online reading. We have different fonts available and the tip is to make whatever font you use large enough for most readers. Size 4 seems to be accessible to most readers. Keep in mind that each font may be sized differently. I have heard that Verdana is a common type for manuscripts.
You can check out fonts and sizes here:
Writing.Com tools on the sidebar: Change Font Type, Change Font Size.
2. Use good spacing in your items, especially if you are creating a very long story. I have come across many items where I got lost in the long stream of words with no paragraphing, or spaces. It can be a struggle to keep reading. Break your work into paragraphs with spaces between each one. Indentation works as well. Use paragraphs for dialogues as well.
It will make it easier for a reader to enjoy the work and also to refer to paragraphs when reviewing, rather that copy a section of the work to show their comments. It is frowned upon to copy lots of an authors work on a review page.
3. Use good grammar. Some readers will not read if they see glaring errors that could easily be fixed with a spell check or grammar check.
4. Always Rate your work appropriately.
5. Using Genre choices allows readers to know if they would be keen on your piece. You have the option of adding three genre choices so pick which fit the work as best you can. Having genres can expand viewing as often readers will go to Browse by Genre!
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Noticing Newbies: July 06, 2022 Issue [#11444]
Welcome new WDC authors and readers! Here I am again as guest editor this month. There is so much to explore and here is the place to start:
Picky Tips 
These are a few ideas that could help make your items more approachable for online reading. Readers use different venues to read and review so making it easier to read makes sense. 
And for some of us older folks, we really appreciate larger fonts! 
You can check out fonts and sizes here:
