Why Doesn’t My eBook Look Like My Printed Book?
Authors are still acclimating to this new world of eBook publishing, which has some asking, "Why doesn't my eBook look like my printed book?" There are practical reasons why.
Fixed Or Standard Layout For Your eBook?
For many BookBaby authors, understanding the nuances of eBook formatting – like fixed vs. standard layout – can be a challenge. Gino Vasquez and Kyle Fadigan from our eBook Convertion team play an important role in many BookBaby authors' lives, converting manuscripts from programs such as Word or Pages into formats that work on eReaders.
Your ISBN: Answers To Frequently Asked Questions
Of all the mysteries surrounding the process of self publishing, the ISBN ranks among the most intimidating to many new authors. We're here to allay your concerns and give you answers.
What makes a book … a book?
While words and pictures and ideas are what make a text, book formatting and cover design are what really transform the words and images into a "real book."
Book cover design tips for independent authors
We spoke with two graphic designers to get some insights on what makes for great design and why your book cover design is more important than ever before.
Tell your book’s story with metadata
Do you know how to market with book metadata? You’re a writer, and you probably hate all those geeky computer terms that people toss around when they’re trying to point out something you haven’t done. But metadata is important if you want your book to go far and wide. So what is metadata, and why do you want to take advantage of it?
How a self-published author got extraordinary book cover design
