The Secret To Formatting Your Book Like A Pro

You feel that your book has a flow and is ready. But Wait!

Before you hit the “publish” button, Have you paid attention to format your book in order to ensure it looks professional and polished? 

One of these steps is formatting the content of your book.

What does it means to format a book?

Formatting involves organizing the text, images, page layout and other elements so that they look attractive and consistent on all types of devices that the audience uses. These range from physical copies to computers to tablets and phones. It also ensures that the reader has a smooth experience when reading your work. 

1. Choose a font type and size that is easy to read. Not too small or large.

2. Establish a consistent layout for all pages, including margins, indentations, line spacing and other elements.

3. Make sure any images used are of high quality and fit the page appropriately.

4. Ensure all text is properly aligned and spaced out in an aesthetically pleasing manner. 

5. Use headings and subheadings to break up the content in an organized way so readers can easily skim through it if necessary.

Good formatting will make it easier for readers to find what they need quickly, increasing the chances of them actually engaging with your story or content.  It also helps create a pleasant experience while reading your work, which in turn could lead to higher sales and reviews.  

Since they are viewed on electronic devices and have clickable links, ebook formats allow authors to insert multimedia elements such as videos or interactive quizzes into their work, and they also make it easier for readers to navigate the content of books with features like hyperlinks, custom fonts and adjustable text size. ebook formats often support DRM (Digital Rights Management) which helps protect book content from unauthorized access or distribution. 

Ebooks need epublishing to ensure they are properly formatted and optimized for different devices. Epublishing involves taking the content of a book such as text, images and other elements, and converting it into an e-book format that can be easily read on any device regardless of its size or operating system.

Epublishing involves customizing font size, spacing between elements among others to make the book easier to read on small screens such as phones or tablets. It also enables authors to insert multimedia elements such as videos or interactive quizzes in their books, making them more engaging and attractive for readers.

Why even pay attention to book sizes?

The size of a book determines how long it will take to read, and how comfortable it is to hold in your hands for physical books. Physical books are usually printed in standard sizes such as A5, A4, or B-format, which correspond to different dimensions. For example, an A5-sized book typically has a width of 5.8 inches (14.8 cm) and a height of 8.2 inches (21 cm) resulting in pages that are easy to flip through and fit comfortably in one hand. On the other hand, an A4-sized book has larger dimension at 8.2 inches (21 cm) wide and 11.6 inches (29.7 cm) tall which means that even though there might be more content on each page, it can be difficult for readers to manage holding it with one hand due to its size.

Also remember that book sizes also affect the cost of production and shipping. Choosing the right size for your book could mean making adjustments to its content in order to make sure that all information fits within the desired parameters while still keeping costs affordable for your readers.

Furthermore, certain ebook formats such as EPUB are designed with specific book sizes in mind; this allows authors to optimize their content according to the size they’ve chosen. For example, if your book is relatively small in terms of page count then you might want to select a smaller EPUB format so that readers don’t have to scroll too much while reading your work. 

Regardless of the size of your book. You want to make sure that it is formatted with the audience preference in mind. 

If you’re an impact-driven author looking to grow your business without a huge following on social media, but by targeting organizations and selling your book in bulk, let’s set up a time to discuss your goals today.