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RandomNotes
 05 Aug 2010, 14:58 #95625 Reply To Post
Hi All,

I published a book with YWO sometime back now and I would like to publish this as a Kindle book.

I notice that Amazon have expanded Kindle now to allow world wide users to and I would like to take advantage of this by publishing my YWO book with them.

So, can I do this? I assume as the copy-write of the YWO book remains mine I should be allowed, but thought it best to check here first.

Also, has anyone any experience of using the Amazon DTP service?

Pinkfox
 05 Aug 2010, 16:25 #95633 Reply To Post
Hi Random

Yes, you can do it it. Lots of us have.

I'm a bit stuck at the moment, though. I've done everything they asked and it's been accepted but not 'gone live' yet. My problem is that when I uploaded my book, (same as I sent to publisher) it comes out messed up. Mostly the fancy fonts for the title and images.

If you need any help before you get to the upload, drop me a line.

Anyone know how to upload my book so it keeps all the correct formatting, please?

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WallyR
 06 Aug 2010, 05:18 #95671 Reply To Post
Quote: Pinkfox, Thursday, 5 Aug 2010 16:25
Hi Random
Anyone know how to upload my book so it keeps all the correct formatting, please?



Hi Lucy;

Welcome back. You were missed, I'm sure.

Regarding formatting, you could have a look at the formatting guide available for free at: www.smashwords.com

Hope you are keeping well and writing up a storm?

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RandomNotes
 06 Aug 2010, 06:40 #95672 Reply To Post
Hi Lucy,

Good to hear that many of you have done this, any one have any examples that are live yet?

Also, when you uploaded the document, was there a way to check if the formatting was correct?

Paul
RandomNotes
 06 Aug 2010, 06:42 #95673 Reply To Post
Just found this:

http://forums.digitaltextplatform.com/dtpforums/entry.jspa?externalID=19

Looks as though you can preview before submitting...
RandomNotes
 06 Aug 2010, 07:46 #95674 Reply To Post
Quote: RandomNotes, Friday, 6 Aug 2010 06:42
Just found this:

http://forums.digitaltextplatform.com/dtpforums/entry.jspa?externalID=19

Looks as though you can preview before submitting...


Also a nice video tutorial on uploading here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDhcqCapW50&feature=related

RandomNotes
 06 Aug 2010, 07:53 #95675 Reply To Post
Also by the same YouTube author is a quick video on how to format a document prior to uploading:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RU2kprKRrGY&feature=channel

Lot's of videos on here to be honest covering many aspects of Amazon Kindle stuff. Doesn't look so scary now!

LoopyLou
 08 Aug 2010, 09:45 #95828 Reply To Post
I had a look at this, but saw the price and nearly died!

Good luck to all of you.

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spotty leopard
 12 Aug 2010, 14:00 #96196 Reply To Post
Quote: RandomNotes, Friday, 6 Aug 2010 06:40
Hi Lucy,

Good to hear that many of you have done this, any one have any examples that are live yet?

Also, when you uploaded the document, was there a way to check if the formatting was correct?

Paul


I've just published on Kindle - see my book here: Remix

I turned the text into HTML with Mobipocket, then tinkered with any bits whose formatting showed up wrong in the Preview.

This post was last edited by spotty leopard, 12 Aug 2010, 14:02
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