Publisher's Synopsis
My book is born. But it doesn't look like a book. I don't know where to start so it appears organized and professionally done.Is this you?If you've written a story, whether it be fact or fiction, or you have an idea in mind, and you don't know how to start so it looks as good as bestselling authors' books do, this book is for you.Having written, formatted, and self-published over thirty novels, I've learned through many years of mistakes, wasted money, and feeling like a failure, how to make a book look just like it came out of a publishing house. Topics included: Formatting Your Title PageISBN NumbersHow to Trick Word on the Title PageShow FormattingLinkingCopyrightReferencesDedication PagePage BreaksTable of Contents (TOC)Box Set TOCTroubleshooting TOCA Quick Way to Redo Your Entire TOCFormatting the Body of Your BookA Little About Kindle CreateCreating Book Files for all Versions of Your BooksAdding Images for Back MatterOther Things to Place in Your Back MatterFormatting for PaperbackAdding Page NumbersRemoving LinksTOC-PaperbackGoing Thermonuclear Autovetter ErrorsAnd more...
This book will show you how to prepare your book (both ebook and paperback versions) for uploading to retailer sites, paying particular attention to the scrutiny of Smashwords (I love Smashwords, don't get me wrong!), including everything from the title page to the back matter. Having never used paid formatting services, I've done it all myself since 2010, so I know a thing or two!'How to Format a Book in Ten Minutes a Day' is a step-by-step guide on how to make your work look like a professional formatted it. It's the perfect amount of handholding, but with fast, clear, efficient procedures to get the job done.There are no gimmicks in here, no fluff, just quick, easy, concise actions a writer can take to get that book looking like a professional did it!
