
Master electronic publishing by using InDesign to assemble text, graphics, cover pages, and tables of contents, creating ePub files for distribution on Kindle and other devices.
Open the exercise files from the provided folders to access the epub assets quickly. Use Bridge, within the Creative Suite, to organize files in Favorites for quick access in InDesign.
Validate the document before export to ensure fonts and formatting, export as EPUB from the template, test in digital edition, and note iPad 2 limitations with rules.
Convert InDesign or Word documents into an ePub, mastering table handling and paragraph styles, then fine-tune with object export options and CSS for iPad readability.
Explore how cover design and color attract readers, learn how page breaks in design tools differ from Word, and master creating and generating a table of contents for epub publishing.
Create an epub table of contents by defining a chapter headings style, selecting it for the TOC, and exporting a fiction TOC to ensure proper page breaks on iPad.
Learn how to configure epub export in TLC v3, set a chapter style, and break pages on the table of contents for clean chapter starts.
Save items as a master in InDesign, then detach them to place on pages for a coffee table book, including headings with the paragraph style and the image, using command/shift-click.
Explore exporting your eBook with image options in InDesign, including preserving layout, image resolution, alignment, page breaks, and object export settings for epub and general publishing.
Explore the epub document structure by extracting the epub zip, inspecting the mime type and container, and reviewing content, CSS, fonts, and the table of contents.
Learn to add a guide section to an EPUB using EPUB 2.0.1, defining the text on the first page to meet iTunes guide requirements.
Learn how to craft a generic, validated EPUB that meets site rules across Nook, Barnes & Noble, and Kindle, using IDPF validators and EPUB check.
Explore publishing considerations, including ISBN needs for iTunes, platform requirements for Amazon, Nook, and Apple, and how aggregators simplify listing. Understand tax basics, payment setup, and royalties.
Explore ebook aggregators that simplify listing on Kindle, iBook, Nook, and Kobo, including Smashwords, BookBaby, and Pidgen Lab, while managing metadata and charging a share of net sales.
In this eBook creation training course you will learn how to create and publish professional eBooks using Adobe InDesign. An expert training and accomplished author gives you access to everything you need to know to become highly successful and profitable by creating and distributing eBooks.
eBooks (or ePubs) are a powerful way to publish your document, be it a book, instruction manual or just a personal journal for your own personal perusal to any platform from the Apple Store to the Kindle.
You will start by setting up an InDesign template for your ePub. You will import the text and work with character and paragraph styles for your publication. You will learn how to do basic formatting, add page breaks and a table of contents. Andy shows you how to add and optimize images in your eBook, and how to export and proof your ePub. This video tutorial covers methods of publishing your eBook to Kindle, iTunes, working with alternate ePub formats, generating externals links, and much much more.
Once you have completed this computer based training course, you will understand the tools and techniques that you need in order to start publishing your own eBooks. Working files are included, allowing you to follow along with the author throughout the lessons.