Scrivener | Compiling Your eBook for Export in Scrivener

📚 Scrivener | Compiling Your eBook for Export in Scrivener

🚀 Course Overview: Are you an aspiring self-published author looking to share your stories with the world? Whether you're on Windows or Mac, this course will guide you through creating professional-looking EPUB and MOBI files directly within Scrivener. Say goodbye to complexity and hello to simplicity as Karen Prince breaks down the process of eBook formatting in an easy-to-follow manner.

📖 What You'll Learn:

• Basic Formatting: If you already have a grasp on the fundamental features of Scrivener, this course will elevate your skills to a new level, guiding you through the process of producing a polished eBook that adheres to major online stores' standards.
• Independence in Formatting: Understand the importance of knowing how to format your own book. It ensures you can quickly update or alter your book post-publication without relying on others. No more waiting days for formatting changes!
• Technical Specifications: Learn about the precise image requirements for both your catalogue page and internal eBook cover, ensuring your book looks its best online.
• Formatting Best Practices: Discover how to properly format your document, including creating a clickable table of contents and embedding external links to enhance reader engagement.
• Image Management: Get tips on how to insert images without exceeding the file size limits imposed by retailers.
• Compiling Your Document: Master the use of Scrivener’s Compile menu to transform your document into a well-formatted eBook.
• Preview and Testing: Download and utilize tools like Amazon Kindle Previewer and Adobe Digital Editions to preview your .mobi and .epub files, respectively. This ensures that your eBook is perfect before you submit it for publication.

🎓 Course Structure:

1. Introduction to Scrivener's EBook Formatting: An overview of the software's capabilities for self-published authors.
2. Preparing Your Cover Images: Step-by-step instructions on creating cover images that meet the specifications for online retailers.
3. EBook Formatting Essentials: A detailed walkthrough of how to format your eBook, including font selection, paragraph formatting, and page breaks.
4. Inserting Hyperlinks: Learn how to add links within your Scrivener document to direct readers to your other works or your website.
5. Image Insertion and Optimization: Techniques for inserting images effectively without causing file size issues.
6. Compiling Your eBook: A comprehensive guide on using Scrivener's Compile feature to produce a final eBook file.
7. Testing Your eBook: Instructions on how to use Amazon Kindle Previewer and Adobe Digital Editions for thorough testing of your eBook files.
8. Final Steps: How to prepare your manuscript for upload to major online stores, ensuring a smooth publishing process.

🌟 Why Enroll?

• Comprehensive Guide: This course is designed for authors at all levels, from beginners to those with some experience in Scrivener.
• Hands-On Learning: With practical steps and real-world applications, you'll learn by doing.
• Flexible Formatting: Understand how to format your eBook specifically for digital consumption, ensuring a better reading experience.
• No More Waiting: Gain the knowledge to make immediate changes to your eBook without external help.

📅 Ready to Get Started? Don't wait! Sign up today and embark on your journey to self-publishing with confidence. Already curious about how Karen teaches? Check out the free previews available in the curriculum outline below to get a taste of what this course has to offer.