I got this in the email today and thought Lulu's offer was fantastic. (if legit with no strings attached). I signed up and we'll see what happens next month. In the mean time... Every year in the month of November, hundreds of thousands of writers … [Continue reading]
Life Expectency of Sigil Epub Editor Software – now on GitHub
SIGIL EPUB EDITOR LIVES... UPDATE 10/28/13) SIGIL 7.4 WAS RELEASED FOR BOTH MAC AND WINDOWS ON 10/27/13 -- SO SIGIL IS STILL LIVING STRONG!! The demise of any program is always a possibility. In September 2013, the Sigil Development blog … [Continue reading]
Kindle Formatting Solutions: HTML Text Formatting tags
HTML uses tags like <b> and <i> for formatting output, such as bold or italic text. These HTML tags are called formatting tags. FYI: What’s the Difference? Often <strong> renders as <b>, and <em> renders as <i>. … [Continue reading]
Kindle Formatting Solutions: eBook Design & HTML Syntax
HTML Element Syntax HTML elements determine how your ebook will display on digital devices and apps. In other words, it is what makes it look "pretty" and well-formatted. An HTML element starts with a start tag or opening tag and ends with an end … [Continue reading]
Kindle Formatting Solutions: Basic Text & CSS Reference Cheat Sheet
Basic Text Formatting Basic text formatting elements used in ebook formatting. Description Example Syntax Result Bold Text <b>Result</b> Bold Text Italicized Text <i>Italicized Text</i> Italicized … [Continue reading]
Kindle Formatting: Removing covers from Amazon’s Look Inside feature?
Q: How do you remove the cover from displaying on Amazon's Look Inside feature? What is Amazon's Look Inside feature? With Amazon's Look Inside feature, customers are able to preview Kindle book samples online before purchasing, by clicking on cover … [Continue reading]
Kindle Formatting: What is the max file size limit for Kindle publishing, including all pictures and text?
Q: I have a large graphic novel. What is the largest file size I can upload to KDP? A: Kindle formatting is tricky when it comes to graphic heavy novels, such as children's books or comics. This is why ebooks are not the best format (yet) for … [Continue reading]