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This short course will enable you to effectively and efficiently format a Microsoft® Word document for use as an E-Book.

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This short course will enable you to effectively and efficiently format a Microsoft® Word document for use as an E-Book.

Whether you’re a novice Word user or an expert, a new writer or an experienced one, you’ll gain real skills that can be used immediately.

You’ll learn how to control formatting to ensure your E-Book looks how you want it to look, and you’ll be able to prepare your manuscript for swift conversion into Amazon's Kindle Mobi format and the more universal E-Publication format.

Running just over an hour in total, the course is in 'bite-size' training elements that can be squeezed into any coffee break, letting you go at your own pace and learn quickly without tying you to your keyboard for days.

Guiding you through the course in relaxed style is Ian Andrew, owner of the Book Reality Experience, an Indy author in his own right and a former accredited Microsoft® trainer. He’ll ease you through the techniques that will allow you to master and control your Word formatting.

The course is perfect to assist you on your independent publishing journey. So come on in, find the skills you need and get your E-Book the way you want it.

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What's inside

Learning objective

At the end of the course, students will be able to quickly and effectively format a word document for use in later conversion to amazon's mobi for kindle and the more generic e-pub formats

Syllabus

Introduction

An explanation and overview of the course.

A look at the detail of the course.

A description of what is in and what is out when the word document will be used for E-Book purposes, when compared to paperback.

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Revealing formatting marks and setting up the page view.

Mastering the in-built heading styles of Word.

Using your own styles to rapidly and consistently format the rest of your document.

Exploring End Matter and why we need it.

Adding in links to the author's other websites, social media and email.

Adding in links to the author's other books.

Exploring Front Matter and why we need it.

Inserting a Table of Contents.

Saving out the document in separate versions for future conversion.

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Helps users prepare manuscripts for Kindle and E-PUB formats
Suited for users of all levels, from beginners to experienced writers
Provides practical skills that can be applied immediately
Designed to fit into short time slots, allowing for flexible learning
Focuses on formatting for e-books, which is distinct from print formatting
Taught by an experienced Microsoft trainer and author

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Formatting an E-Book with Microsoft Word with these activities:
Review Microsoft Word manual
Read the Microsoft Word manual to get a better understanding of the software and its features.
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  • Download or buy the manual from Microsoft's website.
  • Read through the manual and make notes of the most relevant information.
Practice formatting headings and styles
Repetition is key to mastering the formatting techniques covered in the course.
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  • Create a new Word document.
  • Use the heading styles to format different sections of the document.
  • Apply different styles to the text in the document.
Follow online tutorials for eBook formatting
Going through tutorials allows you to apply the concepts and techniques introduced in the course in a practical context.
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  • Search for online tutorials on eBook formatting using Microsoft Word.
  • Follow the steps in the tutorials to format your own eBook.
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Join a study group or online forum
Discussing the course material with other students can help you identify areas where you need additional support and gain different perspectives on the topics covered.
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  • Join a study group or online forum dedicated to eBook formatting.
  • Participate in discussions and ask questions.
  • Share your own knowledge and insights with other members of the group.
Create a sample E-Book
Generate a draft manuscript and convert it to the E-Book formats covered in this course. This can be fiction or non-fiction.
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  • Generate story and outline (fiction) or Table of Contents (non-fiction)
  • Write first draft of your manuscript
  • Save your manuscript in Word document format
  • Convert your document to Kindle (.mobi) and E-Pub formats
Create a style guide for your eBook
Creating a style guide will help you ensure that your eBook is formatted consistently throughout.
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  • Create a new document in Word.
  • Define the styles that you will use in your eBook.
  • Write a set of guidelines for using the styles.
Format a sample eBook
The best way to solidify your understanding of the concepts covered in the course is to apply them to a project of your own.
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  • Choose a short document or story to format as an eBook.
  • Use the techniques you learned in the course to format the document.
  • Convert the formatted document into an eBook file.
Write a blog post about eBook formatting
Writing a blog post is a great way to reinforce your understanding of the course material and share your knowledge with others.
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  • Choose a topic related to eBook formatting.
  • Research the topic and gather information.
  • Write the blog post.
  • Publish the blog post on your own website or blog.
Mentor a new student in the course
Mentoring others can help solidify your own learning by forcing you to think about and explain the concepts you have learned.
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  • Identify a new student who would benefit from your guidance.
  • Meet with the student regularly to discuss the course material.
  • Provide feedback on the student's work.
  • Help the student prepare for assessments.

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