So you’ve written a children’s book and want to format it for the digital market. First, you’ll need to understand the difference between a fixed layout and a “regular” or standard ebook layout. Standard Layout A standard ebook (EPUB) uses real-time flowable text that can be read on any eReader. Kindle ebooks (MOBI) can be […]
eBook Formatting: Why doesn’t my ebook formatting look the same as print book formatting?
With the exception of (most) novels, which are comprised of paragraphs and chapter headings, you won’t find any ebooks with formatting identical to the print book version. In fact, even with novels, the comparison will not be exact, as the font (typeface) won’t generally be the same.
NEW! Ebook Formatting Step-by-Step Tutorial Videos; Sigil 7.2 Tutorial
Easy to follow step-by-step tutorial videos on converting a Word manuscript into a validated epub file and then into a MOBI / Kindle ebook – Easy peasy!
eBook Publishing: Making a list and checking it twice
It’s the Holiday season. No I am not talking about the 4th of July or Labor day. I am talking about the holiday of all Holidays – Christmas. So why am I discussing Christmas in June? Planning. You may be still writing your novel and have not given a lot of thought to ebook formatting, […]
10 Free eBook Publishing Guides
Here is a short list of free ebook publishing guides. I do not have any affiliation or claim to any author or publishers in regard to any books on the list, and cannot guarantee they will be helpful or illuminating in your self-publishing business. They are free. (NOTE: I do not personally use Mobipocket or […]
Carol Topp and Unruly Guides take First (and Second) Place for best digital book
eBook Formatting: Unruly Guides Wins 2nd Place for Best Digital book. Carol Topp’s book “Starting a Micro Business” won Best in Category/Nonfiction-Business and second overall best digital book from Wise Bear Books!
Create a Word Template for Self-Publishing eBook Formatting
It’s easy to create a Word Template: Here’s a step-by-step template for most fiction books using Heading 1 and Normal styles.