After years of wanting this feature, Smashwords launched (Dec. 2012) a much needed improvement to their system – Smashwords Direct allows the support of ebooks that “contain richer, more sophisticated formatting”. “Smashwords Direct allows you to upload your own professionally designed .epub file to Smashwords. You can use Smashwords Direct to replace a Smashwords Meatgrinder-generated […]
Formatting 101: Preparing your Manuscript for e-Publishing
We’ve all become accustomed to “designing” our manuscripts, adjusting the headings, tweaking spacing, using a variety of fonts and colors. And this is fine when you are planning to create a PDF file, but NOT for print or e-book.