Authors need to be aware of what to expect when hiring someone to create their ebook file — are they actually formatting your project or merely converting it?
Read More» Posted by Suzanne Fyhrie Parrott | 2 commentsBooktango is the latest ebook publishing innovation from Author Solutions —a FREE one-stop self-publishing solution for authors: marketing, formatting and more…
Read More» Posted by Suzanne Fyhrie Parrott | 0 commentsThis 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).
Read More» Posted by Suzanne Fyhrie Parrott | 0 commentsSigil’s 6.0 ebook editor is deemed to be a godsend for authors – major improvements take e-book formatting one step closer to a one-click process.
Read More» Posted by Suzanne Fyhrie Parrott | 7 commentsYou’re a newbie and you know absolutely nothing about HTML, CSS or even what an epub file is. All you know is that you want to create one for your book. This step-by-step manual defines the tools and menus within the program as well as how to create ebooks for epub and mobi (Kindle).
Read More» Posted by Suzanne Fyhrie Parrott | 26 commentsEasily add images to your epub using Sigil’s built-in Add Image feature
Read More» Posted by Suzanne Fyhrie Parrott | 0 commentsVIDEO: Tired of manually splitting long chapters? — let Sigil split them automatically.
Read More» Posted by Suzanne Fyhrie Parrott | 1 commentsHow many authors can build a website? If you are self-publishing, then you already are. HTML is the foundation language for epub and mobi AND Internet web pages. If one has a basic knowledge of HTML and stylesheets it is easy to create a well formatted ebook.
Read More» Posted by Suzanne Fyhrie Parrott | 0 commentsThe KF8 update has many of us testing, comparing and uncertain of the promise KF8 was to deliver. So while KF8 is a tremendous improvement, the jury is still out as to how much time will be saved when coding e-books for mobi and epub.
Read More» Posted by Suzanne Fyhrie Parrott | 0 commentsEbook Formatting Kit includes a step-by-step guide, step-by-step videos, pre-made ebook templates, pre-made CSS PLUS LIfetime updates. Plus, code and templates for advanced formatting such as non-fiction endnotes and poetry.
Read More» Posted by Suzanne Fyhrie Parrott | 15 commentsPoetry is a difficult form to layout consistently across the board. Every e-reader seems to like and dislike different aspects of HTML coding. After a lot of testing I found a process that displays well for the Kindle, Kindle Previewer, Kindle Reader app (Mac) Adobe Digital Editions (Mac) and Sony Reader App (Mac).
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There are many ways to publish your e-book to Amazon’s Kindle. Your choice depends on the results you want. Kindle formatting.
Read More» Posted by Suzanne Fyhrie Parrott | 8 commentsBasic HTML ebook formatting using the DIV, SPAN and Content Style Sheets.
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The Self-Publishing author essentially only has three options for ebook publishing: Hiring a professional, using a distribution service or doing it yourself. Here’s how you determine which choice is right for you.
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I am going to really push you today. The following are the key to your entire e-publishing adventure and can be worked on concurrently. Day 2: Cleaning up your Manuscript for eformatting: 1-3 days Set Up a Blog: 1 day (or less) Create or Hire for a Cover Design: 5 days Formatting Your Manuscript This [...]
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