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

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).