Scrivener | Compiling Your eBook for Export in Scrivener

Format Your eBook with Scrivener: A Step-by-Step Guide for Self-Published Authors

Learn to confidently format your own eBooks using Scrivener, whether you're on Windows or Mac. This comprehensive course empowers you to create professional-quality eBooks ready for upload to major online retailers.

Even if you plan to outsource eBook formatting, understanding the process is invaluable. Gain the ability to make quick updates – like adding links to your books or website – without waiting for external services. Avoid delays and costs associated with minor revisions.

What you'll learn:

• Ebook Cover Specifications: Understand the required dimensions and guidelines for both your catalogue cover and internal ebook cover images, ensuring your book looks its best on retailer websites.
• Ebook Formatting in Scrivener: A detailed, step-by-step guide to formatting your manuscript specifically for eBook publication – a process distinct from print formatting.
• Clickable Table of Contents: Learn how to easily generate a navigable table of contents for a seamless reader experience.
• Inserting External Links: Master the technique of adding clickable links to your other books, website, and other important online resources.
• Image Optimization: Discover best practices for inserting images while keeping your file size within retailer limits.
• Scrivener Compile & eBook Conversion: Convert your formatted Scrivener document into a publishable eBook using the built-in Compile feature.
• Previewing Your eBook: Learn to use Amazon Kindle Previewer for .mobi files and Adobe Digital Editions for .epub files to preview your eBook before uploading.

This course walks you through the entire process, ensuring you produce a polished eBook directly within the Scrivener software. Gain control over your publishing and save time and money. Ready to format and convert your manuscript? Sign up today! Want a taste of the course? Explore the free previews in the curriculum outline.