Calibre Converts Ebooks to Epub for Sales at Major Retailers

Name: Calibre Converts Ebooks to Epub for Sales at Major Retailers
Rating: 4.7 (48 reviews)

Make and edit Epubs for ebooks to sell on Amazon, Apple, Google and global retailers. Self-publishing tips for writers.

Created byJason Matthews

Last updated 9/2016

English

What you'll learn

Convert Word to Epub
Convert PDF to Epub
Convert Epub to any file type
Edit within Calibre
Pass Epub Validator
Upload Epub files to major retailers (Amazon, Apple, Google, Smashwords, etc.)

Course content

4 sections • 14 lectures • 44m total length

What Calibre Can Do for You1:51
Calibre enables writers to create Epub ebook files, which are perfect for uploading to Barnes & Noble, Apple iBooks Store, Google Play and Kobo because those retailers use Epub for their devices. These files also work well at Amazon, Smashwords, Draft2Digtal and many other retailers.

With Calibre, you can convert file types, edit metadata, add cover images, edit within your book and so much more.

You're going to love what this program can do!
What is Epub?3:33
Epub stands for electronic publication, and it's become a standard file type that can be uploaded to major ebook retailers like Amazon, Google, Apple, Barnes & Noble, Smashwords and many more. Epub files are preferred because they're optimized for any device (reflowable).
Useful Links for the Course1:00
Download Calibre4:33
Calibre is a library management system, perfect for readers. It's also great for authors because of its ability to convert documents to different file types as well as edit them and their metadata.

Upload Formatted Books3:15
It's best to format ebooks as well as possible before uploading to Calibre including metadata, although all sorts of editing is possible after uploading.
Edit Metadata3:14
Metadata includes the ebook title, author, series information, publisher, tags and more. Calibre allows you to edit everything.
Convert to Epub3:20
Converting file types is amazingly simple with Calibre. You're going to love what this program can do!

Editing in Calibre8:11
Calibre makes it easy to edit within your document and also has a preview area for what your changes will look like.
Epub Validator1:38
Epub Validator is a handy tool for checking if your Epub file passes inspection. If it does, you can upload confidently to retailers. if not, you'll be ready for some troubleshooting.
Troubleshooting for Errors7:57
Fortunately Epub Validator gives a detailed list of any errors including their locations in Calibre. Then you can go back to editing mode or even to your original document, make the required changes and try validating again until the file passes inspection. Congratulations!
Help at MobileRead Forum1:31
Besides a detailed user manual, the Calibre website also has a link for an active support forum where you can browse many topics or post a question for specific help on any issue.

Upload to Retailers with or without Cover Image3:42
It's smart to have two versions of your Epub ebook, one with a cover inserted as the first page and one without. The reason is because some retailers add the cover image separately while others do not.

Calibre makes it simple to create two versions for this purpose.
Coupons and Contact1:34
Get money-saving coupons to all of Jason Matthews' self-publishing courses. Contact information is provided too.
Support Calibre0:13

Requirements

Download the free Calibre software for this course

Description

Use Calibre to create Epub files for sale at major retailers. Write in MS Word or other format and easily convert to Epub for selling ebooks at:

Amazon
Apple iBooks Store
Google Play
Barnes & Noble
Kobo
Smashwords
Scribd
Draft2Digital and more

Epub (electronic publication) is a standard file type. Epub files are preferred because they're optimized for any reading device (reflowable).

Calibre is open source (free) software and the one-stop solution for your Epub needs. Calibre enables you to convert documents to many file types and edit them. You can also edit metadata: the ebook title, author, cover image, series info, publisher, tags and more. Calibre makes it easy and this course shows you how.

Converting file types is amazingly simple. You'll love what this program can do.

The course is taught by Jason Matthews, bestselling author and self-publishing expert. In less than 1 hour you'll be creating Epub files that are ready to upload to major retailers.

(If any students want one on one consultation with me, I can be reached through Superpeer with user name /JasonMatthews)

Who this course is for:

writers
authors
readers

Calibre Converts Ebooks to Epub for Sales at Major Retailers

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Course content

Welcome to Epub and Calibre4 lectures • 11min

Adding Books3 lectures • 10min

Working with Your Epub File4 lectures • 19min

Uploading to Retailers, Coupons and Contact3 lectures • 5min

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