How to Use Bellflowerbooks.com (Collaborative Online Book Making Website)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go to the collaborative book making website www.BellflowerBooks.com.

   There is a lot of interesting information, some great visuals and wonderful ideas. ,,, They are very helpful! , You can click on any of the style examples to give you a larger view. ,, Here you can enter the email addresses of who you would like to contribute to this book.
   
   You can keep the invitation text as is, or personalize it.
   
   Don't forget to set the completion date and reminder frequency.
   
   Then click "Send Email". ,, It will list your cover and dedication page.
   
   Click on edit to add your title and dedication. ,, When uploading photographs make sure they are between 3-5 MB.
   
   Make sure to click on "Create this Page" on the bottom of the screen to save your page.
   
   You are free to go back and make edits at any time. , As the "Author" you have the ability to edit and rearrange the pages. ,,, It is important to plan ahead for a special event.
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   Step 2: Go to "Log in" and create and account.

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   Step 3: Take some time to look through the website.

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   Step 4: When you decide to start your book

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   Step 5: make sure you are logged in and go to the top right of the page and click on "My Projects".

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   Step 6: click on "Create a New Project".

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   Step 7: Make sure to read the tips in the yellow box on each page.

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   Step 8: Give your book a name and choose a style.

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   Step 9: Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the box that says "Build this Book".

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    Step 10: This will take you to "invite contributors".

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    Step 11: If you are the only one contributing

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    Step 12: you can skip this step.

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    Step 13: You are now in the position to add and edit pages.

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    Step 14: To create additional pages

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    Step 15: click add a page.

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    Step 16: This brings you to a very user friendly template.

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    Step 17: As people start to contribute their pages will show up in your account.

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    Step 18: When you feel your book is finished

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    Step 19: close it to further submissions and request a preview.

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    Step 20: If you are happy with what you see

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    Step 21: click "ready" next to each page and you are then ready to order!

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    Step 22: Make sure to give yourself 2 full weeks for creation and delivery.

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