Formatting

Practical tips, software tutorials, and design principles to transform your raw manuscript into a beautifully polished print book or eBook.

The Complete Guide to Formatting Your Book for Amazon KDP

September 12, 2026

Getting your manuscript formatted correctly for Amazon KDP is one of the most overlooked steps in self-publishing. Here's what every author needs to know before hitting upload.

Paperback vs Ebook Formatting: What Every Self-Published Author Should Know

September 12, 2026

Formatting a paperback and formatting an ebook are two different disciplines, not one job done twice. Here's why your file needs separate treatment for print and Kindle.

5 Common KDP Formatting Mistakes That Get Books Rejected

September 12, 2026

A rejected KDP file usually comes down to one of a handful of recurring mistakes. Here are the five that catch out the most first-time self-published authors.