Ebookmaking

Apple Books (EPUB ebooks)

Apple Books Ebook Cover : jpeg or png at 300 dpi at ratios, sized at 1600 x 2400 or 1400 x 2400 (the minimum width is 1400px) .
Details here:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/118122

Apple Books Inside images: jpeg at 300 dpi at ratios of 3:2, or 4:3, or 6:9.
Details here:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/118122


Kindle Create: Make Ebooks for Kindle and KDP

KDP Ebook Cover : 2560 x 1600 (aspect ratio 1.6 to 1), RGB colorspace, tiff or jpg, at 72 dpi — and less than 50 MB.
Details here:
https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200645690

Kindle Create Tutorial
https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GYVL2CASGU9ACFVU

Kindle Create Tutorial
https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GYVL2CASGU9ACFVU

kindle create – YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=kindle+create&sp=CAI%253D

How to make a table of contents (TOC) for your kindle ebook – YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ8bpEDHFh0&t=13s

How to format a book with Kindle Create (amazon’s ebook formatting tool) – YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qfSMG0-Xaw

Kindle Create Tutorial – YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7HnUs5P_6k

Converting Word Document to KPF file using Kindle Create – YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI2Q68uvR2I

How to Create and Format a Kindle ebook with Kindle Create – YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDylKhu7ScY&t=1s

How to Self Publish a Book on Amazon Kindle (KDP). Part 4: Account Set Up – YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pz1CmoJ3Tr0

How to format a book using the Kindle Create App – YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXLED_iQaBs&t=219s

Use Kindle Create to layout and design a book for Amazon’s Kindle – YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lxZp1qYq6M

Scrivener

Scrivener Compile for Kindle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Odrie94xi84

Scrivener Tutorial and KDP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swfM-kj3twg

Scrivener Cheat Sheet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Fh0jMQZ2eE

Using Scrivener for Scholarly Writing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rcQEbKK50Y

Jutoh

Jutoh Home Page
http://www.jutoh.com/index.html

Jutoh Books
ahttp://www.jutoh.com/books.html

Sigil

Sigil (EPUB-making tools)
https://sigil-ebook.com/

  • Official Sigil User Guide: This is the place to start! It’s a comprehensive guide maintained by the Sigil development team. You’ll find detailed instructions on everything from basic editing to advanced features.
  • Sigil Website: The official website has a helpful “What is Sigil?” section that outlines the key features and benefits of the software.
  • Jedisaber’s Sigil Tutorial: This website provides a clear and concise tutorial with screenshots, walking you through the basics of using Sigil.

YouTube Videos

  • Sigil Overview: This video gives you a good introduction to the Sigil interface and its main features.
  • Writing Done Right – Sigil Tutorial: This tutorial compares an ebook created with Sigil to one made with an online tool, highlighting the control and flexibility Sigil offers.
  • Sigil eBook Editor – Full Tutorial: This comprehensive tutorial covers a wide range of Sigil features, including editing, formatting, and adding multimedia. (Note: It’s a bit older, but the core functionality remains the same.)
    • Search on YouTube: “Sigil eBook Editor – Full Tutorial” (It’s around 1 hour 20 minutes long)

Tips for Learning Sigil:

  • Start with the Basics: Focus on understanding the interface, basic editing functions, and how to navigate between Code View and Book View.
  • Practice with a Sample EPUB: Download a free EPUB from Project Gutenberg or another source and experiment with editing it in Sigil.
  • Don’t Be Afraid to Experiment: Sigil is a powerful tool. The more you explore its features, the more comfortable you’ll become.
  • Use the “Validate” Feature: Sigil has a built-in validator that checks your EPUB for errors. Use it regularly to ensure your ebook is properly formatted.