This step-by-step manual defines the features and functions within the Sigil ebook edtior program as well as how to create ebooks for epub and mobi (Kindle).
How to Add a Book Cover Image to a Kindle eBook
Uploading a word processing file to Kindle is a fairly easy process. But what if you want a cover image? Here’s an easy way to convert your word file to HTML and add the cover image.
Kindle Formatting HTML Tutorial: eBook Template for Kindle MOBI format
Free HTML E-Book Template Tutorial for Kindle’s MOBI format. Here’s a quick tutorial on the basic structure of the HTML template needed for creating e-books for Amazon’s Kindle MOBI format.
Basic eBook Formatting: Style Sheets
If you are venturing into the arena of ebook publishing, you no doubt have heard to use style sheets to maintain a unified and consistent look to your finished epub or mobi ebook. Here’s a quick tutorial on setting up your Word template with e-book compatible styles.
eBook Cover Design Tutorial: Primary and Complementary Colors
When it comes to any design, choosing the right colors is just as important as the font or photo. But every color evokes a different emotional response. Knowing what color combination work well together is half the battle of book cover design.
eBook Cover Design Tutorial: How to Create a Book Cover Using Stock Photos and Photoshop
In this First Steps Tutorial, I show you how you can utilize Royalty Free stock photos and illustrations to create a book cover. The video covers the basics of using an online stock photography source (BigStock.com), how to save a photo to a lightbox, download a preview example, and set up the book cover page […]
eBook Cover Tutorial: Eight Tips for an Effective Book Cover Design
The Secret to Good Book Design, Production and Layout is knowing what works and what doesn’t. Though there are volumes that I could write on the principles of good design, that is not the purpose of this post. Most people in the publishing industry believe that a good book cover design is a book’s number […]