Tag Archives: Amazon KDP

Book Format in Word: Microsoft Publishing Setup

Okay so I just spent like three hours last night setting up a book format in Word for a client and honestly the whole process is way easier than people make it sound but there are some weird quirks you gotta know about. First thing – and I know everyone says this but seriously – […]

Book Cover Format: Technical Specifications

Okay so the book cover format thing is honestly where like 90% of new publishers mess up their first upload and I get messages about this constantly so let me just break down what actually works. The Basic Dimensions You Actually Need Right so Amazon’s gonna want your cover in specific pixel dimensions and this […]

ACSM File: Adobe Digital Editions Guide

Okay so ACSM files are basically just these tiny placeholder files that Adobe uses for their DRM-protected ebooks, and honestly the first time I ran into one I was confused as hell because it’s not actually the book itself. It’s more like… a download ticket? Yeah, that’s a better way to think about it. So […]

Book Format Google Docs: Publishing Setup Guide

Okay so I literally just walked someone through this yesterday and honestly Google Docs is kinda perfect for formatting books if you know the right tricks. Most people mess this up because they treat it like a regular document instead of something that needs to convert cleanly to whatever format Amazon or IngramSpark wants. Start […]

Book Report Outline: Academic Structure Guide

Okay so here’s the deal with book report outlines – I literally just helped my nephew with one last week and realized how much this structure has stayed the same since like forever, but also how many kids (and honestly college students) still mess it up. The Basic Framework You Actually Need So first off, […]

Writing a Book in Google Docs: Complete Guide

Okay so here’s the thing about writing a book in Google Docs – I literally just finished uploading my 47th book last month and honestly I’ve been using Docs for like 80% of them because it’s just… easier than people think. Setting Up Your Document the Right Way First thing you gotta do is actually […]

Writing a Memoir Template: Personal Story Guide

Okay so I’ve been helping people structure their memoirs for years now and honestly the biggest mistake everyone makes is thinking they need to write their entire life story from birth to present day. You don’t. Nobody wants to read that unless you’re Obama or something. The template I use with clients starts with figuring […]

Book Format in Google Docs: Setup & Layout

Okay so I literally just helped someone with this yesterday and they were freaking out about margins, so let me walk you through the whole Google Docs book formatting thing because honestly it’s way simpler than people make it. First Thing – Page Size Setup Right so you gotta start with page setup or you’ll […]

Biography Format: Life Story Writing Standards

okay so I was up late last night watching some documentary about musicians and realized most people have NO idea how to structure a biography properly… like they just start rambling and hope it makes sense The Basic Framework Nobody Tells You About Here’s the deal with biography formats – there’s actually a standard structure […]