Print-Ready: Writing and Formatting Your Book in Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word can be a powerful tool for self-publishing your book—but only if you know how to work with it.
This session walks through practical techniques for formatting text, handling images, and creating clean, consistent layouts using styles, captions, and other built-in tools.
Learn how to avoid common pitfalls, streamline your workflow, and take advantage of features many users overlook.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining an existing project, you’ll gain the skills needed to produce a clean, professional, print-ready book in Word.
This session walks through practical techniques for formatting text, handling images, and creating clean, consistent layouts using styles, captions, and other built-in tools.
Learn how to avoid common pitfalls, streamline your workflow, and take advantage of features many users overlook.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining an existing project, you’ll gain the skills needed to produce a clean, professional, print-ready book in Word.
Rebecca Shamblin
Instructor
Rebecca Shamblin has published multiple family history books, tracing her genealogy back hundreds of years. She has a Master’s degree in Communication Arts and has presented seminars to groups across the country, helping to make genealogy and authorship accessible for everyone. Her book, "Leaving a Legacy: Turn Your Family Tree into a Family Book" is available on www.rebeccashamblin.com.
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PRINT-READY-F-26
Starts Mon, Sep 28th 2026
6:00 - 7:30 PM
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Price: $35.00 - per person
Min Age 15 yr.
Instructors:
- Rebecca Shamblin
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 28th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | Wayzata Central Middle School CMS |