Word to Kindle Formatting Magic: Self-Publishing on Amazon with Style

By Chris McMullen

Learn how to format and self-publish an eBook for Kindle devices and reading apps by experienced self-publishing guru Chris McMullen. This guide will show you step-by-step how to format a Word document on Windows in order to control hidden formatting in a way that results in a friendly conversion to Kindle. You will also learn how to go a quick step beyond Word to make subtle improvements, such as how to display pictures full-width on any size screen and how to use a media query to create drop caps that work well on any device. Take the mystery out of self-publishing and add a little magic to your eBook. This handy reference includes several indispensable features that will help you on your self-publishing journey: Discussions of eBook design and typography are accompanied by pictures to show you the issues visually.A detailed chapter describes how to format pictures, including size, aspect ratio, format, reading backgrounds, different display sizes, and their impact on eBook design.Recommended settings for Word's paragraph styles and HTML style definitions are provided for several common types of eBook paragraphs and headings.A comprehensive troubleshooting section describes several common formatting issues and solutions.Proofreading, editing, and formatting checklists will help you preview your eBook carefully.Appendix A lists every symbol that is fully supported across all devices.Appendix B includes a hands-on tutorial to master Word's paragraph styles.Appendix C provides a sample short eBook, showing you Word's styles and the full HTML.Find valuable advice for keywords, categories, cover design, and other aspects of the publishing process.A thorough marketing checklist will help you succeed as an authorpreneur in the business of writing.Learn about sales rank, customer reviews, giveaways, promotional pricing, piracy, and more.This 2018 guide to formatting and self-publishing your eBook with Amazon includes up-to-date information, such as how to add X-Ray after you publish, the latest version of the downloadable previewer (with Auto-Advance and a Thumbnail Pane), and recent changes (like the removal of the 127 KB limit for GIF images).

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1941691226
• ISBN13: 9781941691229
• Release Date: March 2018
• Publisher: Zishka Publishing
• Length: 522 Pages
• Weight: 3.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"