With all the decisions you have to make during your publishing process, it might feel like a choose your own adventure book. Our Author Learning Center content will give you the information you need to make informed decisions—and have the best publishing adventure possible.
How to Publish an Ebook
Fixed-Layout Ebook
If your book is heavily designed with full-page images or text that overlaps images, you’ll want a fixed-layout ebook. Here’s what you need to know.
What You Need to Know About Ebook Formatting and Conversion
Ever wondered how files are converted and formatted into ebooks? Get a step-by-step look at the ebook formatting process and a few limitations unique to ebooks.
Enhanced Ebook Features
Ebook formatting often is more simplified than print, but enhanced ebook features can help your content to stand out.
Ebooks vs. Print Books
Learn the difference between ebooks and print books, why a PDF isn’t an ebook, and what goes into creating your ebook.
How to Determine Your Ebook Royalties
Learn how to calculate your ebook royalties, plus how the online retailers’ percentage and list price affect your cut of book sales.
Direct-to-Reader Sales Page Examples
Direct-to-reader sales pages simplify the process of selling your book directly to readers. Here's a preview of what a direct-to-reader sales page looks like.
Ebook Glossary
Learn everything you need to know about ebooks, including what EPUB, MOBI, DRM, and book metadata are.
How to Price an Ebook
Learn how to price an ebook by understanding what affects ebook prices like author royalties, book length, and genre so you can stay competitive and profitable.
Ebook Distribution
The best way to sell ebooks? Ebook distribution. Reach readers by listing your book with third-party retailers. Learn about ebook distributors & where to sell.
What Is an Ebook?
Get familiar with ebook publishing, including the formats (MOBI and EPUB), how ereaders work, and why ebooks are optimized for different ereaders.