If your ad is a different size or orientation I can arrange the text around it. Just keep the overall size to around 38-40 square inches. If I have to change the size, I will try to keep it in the original proportions and as close to the original size as the newsletter format will allow.

The best format for an ad is either JPEG, TIFF or Photoshop PSD. I strongly suggest an image resolution of 300 dpi – anything less will produce an unacceptable grainy image. I use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Pagemaker 7.0 to produce the newsletter and Pagemaker will import most MS Word text documents, but the results are mixed when graphics are included. Sometimes it looks just like the original and other times Pagemaker gets confused and the imported document does not look anything like the original. A JPEG, TIFF or PSD graphic file (single layer) will always work well. If you use fonts that I do not have, the end result will be uncertain if the fonts are embedded in the graphic - flatten all layers before saving. Printed "camera ready" copy can be scanned for insertion in the newsletter, but better results are obtained by working from the graphic file. If you have to send "camera ready" copies by mail, please send two copies in a rigid mailing envelope to minimize physical damage.

I try to send the newsletter to the printer around the 15th of each odd-numbered month and I will need your ad by the last day of the previous even-numbered month. Once you have sent me an ad I will save it for future use till you specify otherwise - you only need to let me know what issue you want it to run in. If you do not have a preference, I will run the ad when the content of the newsletter gives me adequate space. Call me at 919-681-3172 (M–F, 8am–5pm) or e-mail if you have any other questions. If you are unable to e-mail the files, your disk with the data can be mailed to my home address: