How about if you’re making your book available for sale? Should you hire a pro formatter for your ebook interior? Yes, definitely, if you have the budget for it, because a pro formatter will do a pro job. They'll makes notes in the file in preparation for their final report or critique.ĭoing the conversion yourself gives you the freedom to distribute your book without having to jump through the distributors’ hoops. Having your own EPUBs and MOBIs will give you flexibility beyond Word and PDF.Īnd if you're sending your book file for editorial assessment, your developmental editor might prefer to upload your book to their e-reader. The devices your readers own will determine the required file format.
Or maybe you want to offer free ebooks for family members and friends. Perhaps you want to send a review copy to a reader who has a Kindle. Is a Word file good enough for epublication? How about a DIY conversion to EPUB or MOBI? It depends on several factors: Once the writing, drafting, editing, and final revisions are complete, it’s time to publish. Pro editors love it for the same reasons.
Many authors create their books directly in Microsoft Word because of its excellent suite of onboard styling tools and its compatibility with a range of plug-ins and add-ins (including macros).
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