Re: Need Software to write a book

Rotation Slim wrote:

> My 7th grader is writing a book for a class assignment.  He is a Harry
> Potter fan, so he is planning a very long, chapter book, illustrated
> with his drawings.
>
> I am very happy about his industrious plan, and I told him I would see
> if there was any software out there for him to use to write his book.
> Does anyone have any suggestions?
>
> I understand that he should just write it out, and then worry about
> the page by page format, but he is interested in seeing it lay out on
> a book-like format as he goes. And since he seems to be so interested
> in doing a project that is way above and beyond the assignment, I am
> interested in supporting him so he can do it in the most fun way
> possible, if that makes any sense.

If you have MS Windows and/or MS Office, I'd suggest you
try PowerPoint. It integrates text and graphics/drawings, etc.
for lectures/displays.

Should not be a problem printing the project out.

Check > Start Programs <  for PowerPoint.

Of course Harry Potter would just wave his wand -:)