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\"EllenFinkelstein.com\"<\/p>\n

Attention: Presenters and speakers who use slides with their talks<\/h2>\n

Your Slides Give Your Audience an Immediate Impression of Your Expertise and Professionalism<\/h2>\n

Learn easy principles and techniques that designers use!<\/h2>\n

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Introducing Slide Design for Non-DesignersNew! Updated for PowerPoint 2016 and 365<\/h2>\n

(covers PowerPoint 2007 through 2016)<\/h2>\n

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About the author, Ellen Finkelstein<\/h2>\n

Besides being a Microsoft PowerPoint MVP (one of 14 in the United States) and the bestselling author of PowerPoint for Teachers and many other books on PowerPoint and presenting, I’m an experienced, expert trainer in presentation skills. I wrote this e-book to help presenters who need to design their own slides but don’t have design skills. I’m not a designer either and went through a long process to learn how to design slides that consistently get raves. I want to show you some simple but valuable techniques you can use quickly and easily to get great results.<\/p>\n

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Discover the Complete Process of Designing High-Impact PowerPoint Slides<\/h2>\n

In a minute, I’ll tell you about the special short video tutorials I’ve created for this edition, but for now, I want to tell you why this book is SO important for your success as a presenter.<\/p>\n

Your success as a presenter is greatly influenced by the clarity and quality of your slidesYou need to express your ideas visually and clearly because people remember images better than wordsYour slides need to help your audience understand and remember your pointsUnprofessional slides will hurt your reputation<\/p>\n

Essential Topics Covered in Slide Design for Non-Designers<\/h2>\n

In a minute, I’ll tell you about the special short video tutorials I’ve created for this edition, but for now, I want to tell you why this book is SO important for your success as a presenter.<\/p>\n

Chapter 1: How to Create Custom Theme Colors–for branding, consistency, and a polished lookChapter 2: How to Format the Slide Master–for consistency, professionalism, and huge time savingsChapter 3: How to Use the Tell ‘n Show(SM) method — so your audience quickly understands AND remembers what you sayChapter 4: How to Use Layout Principles — to create clear, powerful, and persuasive slidesChapter 5: How to Use Contrast– to make your points stand outChapter 6: How to Use Designer Finishing Touches–so your slides look professional and beautifulChapter 7: How to Use the 4 Layouts that Always Look Good–so you save time and create powerful slides in less timeChapter 8: How to Keep a Library of Slides–so you don’t have to recreate your best slidesChapter 9: Summary–to bring everything togetherBonus Chapter A: Keyboard Shortcuts to help you save timeBonus Chapter B: More Design Tips–more resources to help you get the best resultsBonus Chapter C: More Value Information–so you can get the results you need<\/p>\n

Slide Design for Non-Designers contains clear color illustrations and step-by-step instructions, in just over 100 pages. It covers PowerPoint 2007 – 2016\/Office 365.<\/h2>\n

When you purchase, you immediately get a download link. You can have this book in a few minutes and start using it right away. You won’t find anything like it in bookstores\u2014in clarity of information focused on what you need — or price.<\/p>\n

Bonus downloads!<\/h2>\n

The bonus downloads make using the principles and techniques super easy!<\/p>\n

A PowerPoint theme (.thmx file)A PowerPoint sample presentation from the theme (.pptx file)A PowerPoint template based on the theme (.potx file)A PowerPoint presentation containing many of the slides in Slide Design for Non-Designers (.pptx file)Rule of thirds measurements for widescreen slides (.pptx file)<\/p>\n

Barbara Ingrassia, MLS, CCM, ManageCopyright.com<\/h4>\n

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I am learning so much from Slide Design for Non-Designers. I’ve been using PowerPoint for years, but the subtleties you teach about shadowing, belly bands, semi-transparency, etc. are wonderful enhancements. Can’t wait to try.<\/p>\n

Ron Pero,Certified Teacher of the Transcendental Meditation Technique<\/h4>\n

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You are more than a Competent Communicator. You are a Master Communicator. And then some.<\/p>\n

Kaylene Horne, Windows Expert \u2014 Consumer MVP<\/h4>\n

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Everything a beginner needs to know to start creating a PowerPoint presentation. Plenty of diagrams to make sure you\u2019re on the right track.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m working my way through the book, and commend you on its clarity and excellence. \u2014 Ken Chant, PhD<\/p>\n

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30-Day Money Back Guarantee<\/p>\n

Return this e-book for a full refund within 30 days if you are not satisfied with it. There is no risk when you buy this e-book, plus the bonus downloads and video tutorials.<\/p>\n

I wrote Slide Design for Non-Designers to give you reliable and useful information that you can use immediately to make your slides look much better and give your audience a better experience. If you implement the principles in Slide Design for Non-Designers, you’ll know a LOT more than most presenters and will be able to create slides that are clear, powerful, and professional-looking.<\/p>\n

“I’ve learned a lot from this book already, even after doing PPTs for over 15 years at my job. Thanks!” \u2014 Eve B Mayes<\/p>\n

Here’s the information about the video tutorials I promised you<\/h2>\n

When you download Slide Design for Non-Designers, you’ll also have access to 5 short video tutorials on these topics:<\/p>\n

1. Setting up theme colors2. Customizing the slide master3. Using the Rule of Thirds4. Creating striking shadows5. Using the 4 layouts that always look good<\/p>\n

These tutorials will greatly help you apply the principles in the e-book!<\/p>\n

Get It Now<\/a><\/p>\n

One last bonus…<\/h2>\n

After you download the e-book, I’ll send you a couple of emails with more resources. One is a 22-minute video tutorial called 13 Techniques to Make Designing Your Slides EASY!This training will beautifully supplement the content in Slide Design for Non-Designers. Plus you’ll receive additional resources in the PowerPoint Tips Newsletter.<\/p>\n

Disclosure: I sometimes recommend products using an affiliate link so that I can get commissions if you purchase.Click here for more information on affiliate links, our refund policy, our privacy policy, and more.<\/a><\/p>\n

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