Creating ebooks for the apple ipad and other ereaders the app is super intuitive. Apr 17, 2012 microsoft word has lots of features that make creating ebooks easy. Convert your pdf files, ebooks from other readers or just plain text to the epub format. If youve designed an ebook thats heavy with graphics in a beautiful layout, chances are youd like to maintain its appearance when you export it to the epub format.
Such as the reading devices and software of kobo, nook and sony support epub format ebooks. Upload a file or provide a url and click on convert file. Best way to convert your ppt to epub file in seconds. This projectbased book walks readers through the creation of an ebook using the epub specification.
Jul 08, 2010 epub straight to the point creating ebooks for the apple ipad and other ereaders by elizabeth castro peachpit press, isbn. Its incredibly easy to create a beautiful, engaging and professionallooking report or ebook just by using powerpoint and some premade templates. Here we post 25 sites to download free epub ebooks. More on my paid epub when its done, and how it compares to.
This comprehensive guide will lead you through the journey so that you know how to create an interactive ebook. Excel data cleansing straight to the point ebook by oz do soleil author oz du soleils area of frustration with excel is cleaning data. The epub format is an open digital book ebook standard from the international digital publishing forum. Its this wide adoption that has allowed it to become the most dominant book format across the world, second only to amazons kindle format in the u. Ebooks come in a number of flavors, but for the purposes of this discussion im going to stick with the most common and most malleable format of ebook, the epub file that is the basis of all of the major retailers ebook offerings. Learn this simple trick to turbo charge your transformation straight to the point acupuncture.
Making an ebook is easy, regardless of your coding experience. Convertio advanced online tool that solving any problems with any files. Excel subtotals straight to the point straight to the point. You can use styles to format an ebook or update its formatting to work on a different platform.
Creating ebooks for almost overnight, epub has become the favored standard for displaying digital text on ereaders. Creating ebooks for the apple ipad and other ereaders oneoff ebook. This post is part 5 of the how to create a collaborative ebook series. Get your free ebook how to hack your meditation practice so that you can perfect it faster. It is important to you that your files pass epub validation. You shouldnt have to go through so much work to make a video that only the bride and groom will watch. Almost overnight, epub has become the favored standard for displaying digital text on ereaders. Straight to the point is an invaluable resource form converting books from indesign to epub. Student has access to the ebook for a specific period of time e. But because neither of those programs creates a fully valid epub file, the book also takes a closer look at the inner workings of an epub format file, and. Rental ebooks can either be downloadable or viewed online. Optionally you can select the target reader to allow our ebook converter a better accuracy. Its a great book to have as a reference to learn from. Last month i talked about just what an ebook is a website in a box.
It is a great little book that shows you how to use your existing tools word andor indesign plus a text editor to create gorgeous ebooks that take advantage of ipads strengths but work in all ereaders that support the industry standard epub format. Castro continues to release miniguide updates to her wellreceived epub guide. Creating ebooks for the applie ipad and other ereaders could have been featured in our computer shelf section, but is recommended here for its powerful, widerreaching reference to creating epub files suitable for publication. Epub straight to the point explains how to create ebooks in the standard epub format, starting with tools you may already be familiar with. Excel subtotals straight to the point by bill jelen. Creating ebooks for the apple ipad and other ereaders learn more buy indesign, not to mention word, doesnt even begin to scratch the surface of the design capabilities available in epub. How to create a fantastic ebook in 48 hours free template. Learn this simple trick to turbo charge your transformation. Microsoft word has lots of features that make creating ebooks easy. Creating ebooks for the apple ipad and other ereaders by elizabeth castro peachpit press 1249 eighth street berkeley, ca 94710 5105242178 5105242221 fax find us on the web at. Register now for free access to our ebooks, all available as epub and kindle mobi books.
Creating ebooks for the apple ipad and other ereaders oneoff. An awardwinning writer, allen is the author of eight books, including starting your career as a freelance writer, the writers guide to queries, pitches and proposals, and. If you want to download an epub file to unzip and poke at its guts to see how it works, i recommend either the sample epub file mentioned in this guide, or a girl of the commune by g. If you want your book to have a wide audience, you should definitely consider publishing it in the epub format. Creating an ebook pdf may seem like quite a complicated process, but it is actually much easier than you think. Matt garrishs excellent accessible epub 3, while a few years old, is still a must have for any ebook dev bookshelf. The reason is that i made all the books on my books page back when the epub format was brand.
Creating ebooks for the apple ipad and other ereaders by elizabeth castro stay ahead with the worlds most comprehensive technology and business learning platform. Launching the ebook, creating a bookshelf and downloading. Top 10 best free ebook creator software for windows. From his earliest days with excel, he has found himself constantly needing to fix names that are allcaps, peel addresses away from phone numbers, and fixing all the many other things that prevent data from. This book is for anyone who wants to publish an ebook in epub. Straight to the point, wedding videography by bret king. In this ebook, you will discover the goal of reaching financial freedom while at the same time, acquiring the perfect art of happiness through the understanding that the measure of joy is not directly proportional to just monetary wealth.
Formatting ebooks epub straight to the point elizabeth castro. How to use microsoft word to create an ebook pcworld. Here is an excerpt from my new book about formatting ebooks in epub format, epub straight to the point. Making better ebooks from indesign is a consistent theme here at epub secrets.
The nook book ebook of the epub straight to the point. Creating ebooks for the apple ipad and other ereaders 0321734688. How to create a collaborative ebook for easy fundraising. Creating ebooks for the apple ipad and other ereaders oneoff 9780321734686. How to quickly create an epub file from word jane friedman. When you create a new document theres the option to start with the digital book template in the miscellaneous section, or you can download the ebook template weve created especially for tradecraft readers to use as your starting point. Epub straight to the point is a book written by elizabeth castro and published by peachpit press. Creating ebooks for the apple ipad and other ereaders book or epub by elizabeth castro dimensions. You are creating an ebook first not a conversion of a print book and you want it to be as attractive and highly functional as possible. If you are new to ebook development, it is worth tracking down. Calibre is a multiplatform free ebook creator which comes packed with all the necessary and cuttingedge features that can help you to build your personal ebook with ease. How to convert powerpoint to kindle or ebook friendly format if you need to open powerpoint presentations on kindle then there are multiple ways.
Straight to the point, or visit the ebw knowledge base. Aug 10, 2010 epub straight to the point creating ebooks for the apple ipad and other ereaders by elizabeth castro peachpit press, isbn. Here we will base our research on this question asked on superuser, where someone is asking how to convert powerpoint to a. Feb 04, 2020 for sale on books2go ufv cmns376 posting 349204 epub straight to the point. May 16, 2017 a slightly outofdate but still relevant book is liz castros epub. Are there indesign templates for creating epub files for. The epub specification is a powerful method for creating gorgeous ebooks for epubcapable readers such as selection from epub straight to the point. That means that the files you prepare using amazons tools will not work at other retailer. Learn how to use advanced options in pages to fine tune or create a digital book in the epub book format. Updated to include features in excel 2016, office 365, and excel 20. Overview of the epub ebook format the epub or electronic publication format is a free and open ebook standard which can be open and viewed on the vast majority of tablets and ereaders such as the ipad. Elizabeth castro annotation start building epub books now with this guide from bestselling html author elizabeth castro. Apr 03, 2014 for going straight to epub, ive used the apple pages program and simply saved as epub. I stumbled upon the book while preparing to create an epub file for the ipad.
Creating ebooks with powerpoint or any other presentation software using common presentation tools like microsofts powerpoint or other presentation tools teachers and students can easily create their own talking electronic books. Mar 30, 2016 ebooks are the new norm in education and publishing. How to create an awesome ebook using powerpoint part 5. Jul 28, 2017 10 best free ebook creator software for windows calibre ebook management. Apart from these 8 pages, you can also consult the table of contents and the index online. If you want to test this statement, find an epub file it cant have drm digital rights management attached. I stumbled upon the book while preparing to create an epub. How to convert powerpoint to kindle or ebook format.
The epub specification is a powerful method for creating gorgeous ebooks for epub capable readers such as the ipad, nook, and kindle. We are open and staying safe during the covid19 crisis to make sure your book orders get made. Indesign allows you to directly export the book as an epub. After creating your design in canva, simply click the download button and choose to export your design as an image or pdf. Creating ebooks for the apple ipad and other ereaders, peachpit press apples ibooks 1. While on the course content tab, click the ebook link under the knowledge acquisition banner while viewing resources by resource type or click on the. Social media graphics cheat sheets can be downloaded here. As this point you will be prompted to pay for any images within your design. These are set by the publisher and vary from ebook to ebook, and even from format to format for the same ebook. The epub specification is a powerful method for creating gorgeous ebooks for epubcapable readers such as the ipad, nook, and kindle. Creating ebooks for the apple ipad and other ereaderst teaches how to take advantage of indesigns strengths as well as make up for its shortcomings. I know theres a lot of templates for pages, but im not sure how they survive the conversion to epub. With pages, you can export your documents in the epub format so they can be read using the books app on your iphone, ipad, ipod touch. Creating ebooks for the apple ipad and other ereaders.
I have recently purchased epub straight to the point. Once you do, your image or pdf will download straight to your computer without the watermarks. Creating ebooks for the apple ipad and other ereaders book. An epub file, as ive said, is simply a website in a box. Straight to the point, wedding videography will show you how to make you weddings videos the way weddings should be. An epub book is a digital book, or ebook, which can be read on a wide variety of digital devices including tablets, smartphones, laptops and dedicated ereaders.
Make an ebook fixed layout epub using adobe indesign. But because neither of those programs creates a fully valid epub file. I was working on a book for my 7 year old niece who lives in brazil in no time. Oct 19, 2017 at this point, it is also wise to bear in mind just how far you want to go with the interactivity although its as well to remember that the simpler the better.
Power excel with mrexcel 2017 edition ebook this is the ebook edition of bill jelens best selling book. Creating ebooks for the apple ipad and other ereaders was published by peachpit press and myself in both print and electronic. Find out why powerpoint and word are just as good as the industry standard for creating ebooks no need to waste time and money on expensive software. Moira allen is the editor of, and has written nearly 400 articles, serving as a columnist and regular contributor for such publications as the writer, entrepreneur, writers digest, and byline. You can go straight through to the pdf editor to add comments and highlight the elements you want to change and make the ebook as effectively interactive as possible. Oct 17, 2019 liz castro, author of epub straight to the point. Sep 28, 2016 if, as i keep saying, an ebook is just a website in a box, then in order to know how to get in and edit your ebook, youre going to want to know some html. Use advanced book creation options in pages apple support. The box is nothing more than a zip archive thats been given the file extension. Creating ebooks for distribution on digital devices. If youre making a pdf ebook, make sure its a tagged pdf. Creating subtotals with vba, replacing subtotals with power query. The epub format is the standard format for publishing ebooks which can be read on a variety of mobile devices. The information we give is specific to the 2016 version of word, but the steps are similar in most versions.
Choose from our hand picked collection of the best public domain books to be found in the english language from the last five hundred years. Creating ebooks for the apple ipad and other ereaders by elizabeth castro at. These books can be played on a computer or printed out and bound. As one could expect from a book that deals with creating ebooks, it is also available in the epub file format on the site of the author. Youll learn how to create an epub document that stays true to its original design while preserving live text, complex layouts, rich media, and interactivity.
Microsoft word and adobe indesign, and how to use either one not to mention the documents you may already have in those formats to generate the files necessary for creating an epub format ebook. Once you do, your image or pdf will download straight. Creating ebooks for the apple ipad and other ereaders, portable documents oneoff. Alas, it is far from perfect, with frustrating limitations, sketchy documentation, and incomplete creation tools. Full justification has been applied to all books by default on the ipad but not the iphone and cannot be overridden by the book designer. They will create ebook files that work on kindle, but they will not be epub files. For a reading enthusiast, its quite necessary to identify common ebook formats. An effective way to drive traffic to your website is to offer an ebook that visitors find useful. I really think this book is an asset to us and want to add the rest of liz castros miniguides to our library.
Add interactive content and youve got yourself a topnotch product that is sure to put you ahead of the game. In this introductory workshop, liz author of the acclaimed epub straight to the point. Creating ebooks for the apple ipad and other ereaders, liz has applied her prodigious skills in instructional writing, technical problemsolving and graphic design to the problem of the ugly ebook. Epub format which is commonly used in ebook market is a prerequisite than others.
Chock full of tidbits about epub and indesign, liz makes it easy. Creating ebooks in powerpoint and word documents with. Amazon offers a couple free tools to help you design and format ebook files using word, but theres one huge caveat. Check out epub straight to the point by elizabeth castro, and shell walk. Liz has also written three miniguides to go along with the book. However you choose to work on the file, knowing the basic building blocks is essential in creating a finished product that presents your book to its best advantage. Creating ebooks for the apple ipad and other ereaders now with oreilly online learning.