Self-Publishing Tips, Tutorials and Guides
Guest Blogger: Spencer Brokaw published his first book The Impenetrable Spy in 2011 at age 12. He enjoys writing and plans on creating a series. He resides in Ohio and enjoys swimming, golfing, playing the drums, and reading. SpencerBrokaw.com The … [Continue reading]
Formatting for e-publication means converting your word file to an HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) coded page. In HTML language: All headings are wrapped in Heading <h1> </h1> tags All Paragraphs are wrapped in <p></p> … [Continue reading]
With all the distractions facing us each day, it's hard to maintain a publishing focus. Here's a checklist to help you develop a plan and keep you moving forward. Developing a plan is crucial. You disciplined yourself to write your novel, now its … [Continue reading]
Preparing your PDF for Digital Conversion - Excerpt from eBook Formatting Kit NOTE: In the video I talk about tables. The Kindle and iPad DO display tables but you need to proof carefully to ensure they display well on all devices and apps and at … [Continue reading]
It is always fun meeting new people, and Tiffani Collins is no exception. I first met Tiffani through Unruly Guides, where I had the pleasure of formatting her first published novel, "Dark Wood". Throughout our correspondence, I was attracted to her … [Continue reading]
Unruly Guides / First Steps Publishing Services knows there is more to creating a book than just formatting -- we offer a professionally designed book you will be proud of. Each manuscript is unique - with its own individual needs and formatting … [Continue reading]
This is a two part video series. NOTE: This is for Kindle only and uses the formatting of one HTML file for a final MOBI file. It does not include creating the TOC, or the logical TOC (toc.ncx) file. Video 1: Part 1, How to add a cover image for … [Continue reading]