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.