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This is just a reminder to myself of the steps in formatting ebooks for Smashwords. This took me about two hours the first time; I think it would take about half that time to do again, for a similarly uncomplicated book.
A. Adjust formatting
- Make sure 'Normal' style is defined as Times New Roman 12 pt.
- Apply first line indents: Format Paragraph: Special .3 inch
- Clean up any inapplicable indents (like section headings, title)
- Remove all Section Breaks
- Insert 3 paragraph returns before and after page breaks (some formats don't support page break)
- Don't justify
- Minimize font size variation; avoid anything over 14 pt
- Remove headers, footers, and auto-page numbering
- Add any hyperlinks
B. Add navigation
- If using chapters, make sure chapters start with word 'Chapter'
- Alternatively (more powerful), create linked TOC
- Remove TOC page number references
- Add beginning and end sections (Acknowledgements / Preface / Endnotes / About the Author / Other Books by this Author / free sample chapters)
- Create your table of contents by typing it out, immediately following title and copyright pages
- Don't add empty paragraph returns between the lines; only add items you intend to hyperlink
- Tag chapter or section headings in body as Bookmarks (label carefully)
- Label TOC "ref_TOC"
- Return to TOC and add links to the bookmarks (insert hyperlink)
- If desired, add links from chapter headings back to TOC
- Test links
- Delete hidden bookmarks
C. Front and End Matter
- Add copyright statement
- Add license (even if free)
- Add photo to about the author
D. Design cover (cannot contain nudity)
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