At first glance, this tip may seem a little frivolous. Creating word-search puzzles isn’t a skill that is in high demand. Yet as we dig below the surface, this project is a great demonstration of InDesign’s ability to place Excel spreadsheets as a table. Which can be pretty handy for many types of information-heavy design projects.
This tip was written several years ago when one of our clients needed coaching in how to create word-search puzzles for a monthly magazine she produced.
Digital photography fans can download the free monthly issues of PhotographyBB e-magazine in PDF format.
Link: PhotographyBB Online Magazine
PhotographyBB is a free online magazine composed by a hardworking team of volunteer contributing authors whose goal is to teach beginners all about digital photography and image processing.
The June 2009 edition features articles on photography techniques and issues facing today’s digital photographer. Readers will learn tips on composition and how keeping things simple can lead to great photography.
The issue also examines how to overcome photographer’s block when lack of inspiration occurs. Included is also a Photoshop® tutorial on creating an urban grunge type effect for dramatic impact.
The hardcover edition of Chris Anderson’s new book, FREE, ships tomorrow, July 9th. You can buy it in bookstores or download free digital editions that the publisher is releasing on the same day.
Normally, I would write about this after we have links for all the downloads. However, many of the free editions will only be available for a single week, and I don’t want you to miss out!
Currently Available:
AudioBook Abridged – MP3s (Free)
AudioBook Unabridged – MP3s (Free)
Online eBook – scribd (Free)
Online eBook – Google books (Free)
Kindle Edition – Amazon (Free)
Printed Book – Hardcover ($18)
The abridged audiobook was available early, so I downloaded and finished it over the weekend. I’m looking forward to my copy of the hardcover which is already on order from Amazon.
Check back Tuesday, and we’ll update you with links on this post for the other free editions as soon as we know where they are available.
