Tag Archives: Guides & Tutorials

Book Summary Format: Synopsis Writing Guide

Okay so here’s the thing about synopsis writing that nobody really explains well – there’s actually like three different formats you need to know depending on what you’re doing with it, and I literally just had to rewrite one for a client last week who got them all mixed up. The Basic Types You’ll Actually […]

Book Report Layout: Academic Paper Design

Okay so last week I was helping this college student format her book report and honestly the whole academic paper design thing is way simpler than people make it out to be, but there are some specific things you gotta nail or professors will dock points like crazy. The Basic Setup Everyone Messes Up Right […]

Book Layout Google Docs: Interior Design Setup

Okay so I just spent like three hours last night setting up a book interior in Google Docs and honestly it’s way easier than people make it sound but there’s a few things you gotta know upfront or you’ll mess it up. First Thing – Page Size Matters More Than You Think So most people […]

Book Format on Google Docs: Publishing Setup

Okay so here’s the deal with formatting books in Google Docs for publishing – I literally just walked someone through this yesterday while my cat kept stepping on my keyboard, so it’s fresh in my mind. Starting With the Right Document Setup First thing you gotta do is open a blank Google Doc and immediately […]

Auto Biography Format: Self-Written Life Story Guide

Okay so I just helped someone format their autobiography last week and honestly the whole thing is way simpler than people make it out to be. The biggest mistake I see is people overthinking the structure when really you just need a solid framework and then you fill in your stories. Starting With the Basic […]

Adobe Read EPUB: Digital Editions Tutorial

okay so here’s the deal with Adobe Digital Editions I literally just walked someone through this yesterday while my cat was knocking stuff off my desk, so it’s fresh in my mind. Adobe Digital Editions is basically the go-to software if you’re dealing with EPUB files and need to actually read them properly or manage […]

Biography Outline: Life Story Structure

Okay so I just finished helping someone restructure their family biography last week and honestly the whole thing about biography outlines is way simpler than people make it sound. You basically need like 5-6 main sections and then you just fill in the gaps, but let me walk you through how I actually do this […]

Best Format for Ebooks: Digital Publishing Standards

Okay so I just spent last Tuesday reformatting like eight client ebooks and honestly the format question still trips people up after all these years. Here’s what actually matters in 2024. EPUB is Your Main Format Period Look EPUB3 is the industry standard and if you’re only gonna master one format make it this one. […]

Writing a Book on Google Docs: Cloud Publishing

Okay so I’ve been writing books on Google Docs for like three years now and honestly it’s one of the best decisions I made for my workflow. Let me walk you through the whole setup because there’s actually a method to making this work smoothly. Setting Up Your Document Structure First thing you gotta do […]

Google Docs for Novel Writing: Fiction Author Guide

Okay so I’ve been using Google Docs for novel writing for like three years now and honestly it’s way better than people give it credit for. Most fiction authors I know are obsessed with Scrivener but here’s the thing – Google Docs is free, it’s cloud-based, and once you learn the tricks it’s actually pretty […]