One Step Forward Five Back - Consistency with Smashwords Essential tips for formatting and layout

Resolve inconsistent formatting, layout and indentation with your Smashwords Kindle files. Improve cross platform consistency so that you work is presented similarly on Kindle, Epub and PDF readers. These are the most widespread distribution outlets and maintaining consistency in these, gives you the confidence of knowing how your work is being presented to the reader.

This guide will be particularly useful to writers of poetry and non-fiction. For example, you can remove unwanted first line indentation, add indentation for expression and regain control of section headings.

Each issue is fully explained. Suggestions on how to improve consistency are also fully explained. Most of the discussed measures involve a simplified formatting approach that will likely pass on favourably to other platforms too. In addition, the discussed insights will provide you with the knowledge and ability to devise your own strategies to safeguard the presentation of your work.