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Bookerly Font: History, Where to Get It, and How It Compares

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Bookerly is Amazon’s custom serif typeface for digital reading, introduced to Kindle readers in 2015. It was created specifically for long-form reading on screens and remains available across Kindle reading experiences today. However, there is an important distinction for anyone searching for a Bookerly font download: Bookerly is not an openly licensed font like Literata, so finding a font file online does not automatically mean you have permission to use or redistribute it.

eBook Format: Why Indie Authors Choose PDF or EPUB

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Choosing an eBook format is not just a technical decision. It affects readability, accessibility, distribution options, and even how you protect your work.

For most indie authors, the choice comes down to EPUB vs PDF. They are both widely used, but they are designed for different reading experiences. EPUB is built for flexible, device-friendly reading, while PDF is built for page fidelity.

Boring Graphics Don’t Sell eBooks

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 20:35:43 +0000

Indie authors must take on many additional roles beyond writing. But before you begin designing your own graphic, you must understand: Boring graphics don’t sell ebooks. Whether you’re designing a book cover, presenting data throughout your ebook, or creating illustrations to accompany your story, they are as essential to your success as hiring an editor and writing exceptional content. Writing, editing, and design are the trifecta of a successful ebook – and in the design piece, it all begins with the cover.

The Three Best eBook Formats

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 15:10:44 +0000

As an author or publisher, you will need to decide the best ebook formats to use. Your ebook format will determine how readers are able to access the ebooks. While there are many formats to choose from, we’ll explore the benefits of the three best ebook formats.

10 Essential Components of an Author Website

Wed, 14 Sep 2016 03:34:26 +0000

An author website is a crucial part of your overall business. Having an author website is no longer an option, it is a necessity. Ten years ago your author website could have been very simple; serving much like an online business card.

What Wordpress Theme Should Authors Use?

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 04:30:39 +0000

Did you know that nearly 25% of all websites are built using Wordpress? That means if you choose to create your author website with Wordpress, you are using the same technology relied on by big businesses around the world. The first step to creating a Wordpress website is choosing your theme. As an author you may have a few questions regarding this step, such as:

9 Mistakes All Authors Make

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 10:31:33 +0000

Writing a book is difficult, especially if you are a first time author. Trying to figure out what to write about, how to develop an intriguing storyline, how to distribute your book and much more can be overwhelming to say the least. In this post we will discuss nine mistakes all authors make. If you are working on a new book, keep these in mind so you can do your best to avoid them.

Building Relationships: Graphic Designer

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 15:29:50 +0000

In our ongoing series that focuses on how to build essential relationships as an indie author, we’ve got the inner parts of your eBook covered. In previous blogs, we’ve discussed the importance of partnering with a reliable editor and proofreader, as these professionals are fantastic assets to your writing. But your eBook also requires the touch of an artist. A graphic designer - someone who can create an eye-catching cover that will attract readers - is crucial to making your eBook whole. The challenge for a graphic designer is to adequately interpret your words, using images that you would see in your mind’s eye, which is why this relationship is an important one.

When Designing your eBook, Focus on the User Experience

Thu, 05 May 2016 05:00:20 +0000

There’s a lot of excitement associated with designing your eBook, but designing an eBook requires different considerations than does designing a print book. And the first rule of eBook design is, quite simply, keep it simple. When designing your eBook, your primary goal is to make your book accessible on any device.

Is Your Content Worthy of an eBook?

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 05:34:07 +0000

How do you know if your content is worthy of an eBook? Perhaps all you have written right now is a blog post, but could your topic possibly be expanded into something more? What does it take to publish an eBook?

eBooks: Keep It Simple

Wed, 02 Mar 2016 08:00:42 +0000

With all the different devices available for reading digital media, your eBook could conceivably be read in several different font sizes and on a variety of tablets, laptops, and phones, and the format in which eBooks are displayed on the latest technology breaks down even further depending on the app being used. Improper eBook formatting for a given device could ruin the experience for the reader, so the best way to ensure every reader has a good experience is to keep it simple.

Writing Fiction, Part 2 – Construction of your Story

Thu, 18 Feb 2016 05:00:43 +0000

Once you’ve settled on an idea as you venture into writing fiction, the development of your story can be daunting. But as we suggested in the first part of our series, have confidence in yourself. Follow these basic guidelines for writing fiction to help corral your ideas and streamline your thoughts.

Self-Publishing is Easier Than Ever

Fri, 05 Feb 2016 15:34:04 +0000

It wasn’t always easy to publish a book. It used to be that you had to find an agent who would shop your book to a publisher. And even if the publisher was interested, a cycle of edits, revisions, and concessions would ensue before your book ever saw the light of day. This was all before your book was even close to actually being on the market. Now you can successfully navigate most of the publishing process without having to rely on an agent. Self-publishing has become easier than ever. That being said, there are still some things to know about self-publishing.

eBook Cover Art: Standing Out

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 08:00:03 +0000

As an eBook writer, you may be more focused on the words than the eBook cover art, but if you want to sell eBooks, that initial visual is what will attract readers. eBook cover art, then, is absolutely crucial to your overall presentation of your eBook, whether you sell it on your own website or anywhere else. You need to grab the reader’s attention. This is true even if it is a very short eBook being used for lead generation for your business. The fact is, visual presentaiton matters.

4 eBook Format Tips You Can Use Now

Wed, 03 Jun 2015 08:00:47 +0000

The ability to self-publish has dramatically changed the landscape for indie authors, but eBook format challenges thwart most indie authors. The eBook may be easy to write, but getting the proper look across multiple devices and file types can be challenging. These four eBook format tips can help you deliver the highest quality content to your readers:

12 Factors to Consider for Your eBook Cover

Sat, 18 Oct 2014 08:00:59 +0000

We’ve been discussing the importance of having a good eBook cover design for your eBook. Use this checklist to make sure you are considering all of the factors you need to include to have the best possible eBook cover.

Your eBook Cover Design Matters - A Lot

Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:16:51 +0000

You would not go to a job interview dressed in your pajamas, and if you’re trying to sell eBooks, you won’t try to sell them without a professional, eye-catching eBook cover design. If you’ve written an eBook and want to make sales, the eBook cover design may be one of the most important factors that help you rise above the noise of the competition.

What Biographical Information Should I Include in My eBook?

Wed, 13 Nov 2013 08:00:39 +0000

One of the best ways to improve your eBook sales and develop a loyal readership is to include a section in your eBook that’s all about you. Many readers enjoy getting to know about the author of the books they read, and your popularity as an author can certainly help improve the popularity (and, in turn, the sales) of your next book. One of the great things about being an eBook author is that the biographical section of your eBook can be more interactive than that of a print book, because you can include calls to action and links for which a print book simply can’t enjoy the same kind of engagement.

Creating an eBook for Different Devices: Testing your eBook

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:00:18 +0000

Creating an ebook presents a number of unique challenges. Your ebook will inevitably look different depending on the device your reader is using, and the number of devices available is growing exponentially. In addition to Nook and Kindle, there is now iBook, Kobo and a variety of online readers. You may not be able to make your ebook formatting work perfectly on every platform, but when creating an ebook, you should test your book to see how it will look once converted to .epub.

Creating an eBook for Different Devices: Proofreading and Editing

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:00:29 +0000

When creating an ebook, often one of the well-deserved assumptions about indie ebooks is that they author has skipped the much-needed editing process in order to go straight to publication. While indie authors do like to skip the steps of hiring agents and choosing publishing houses in order to bring readers material that costs less and says what the author intended, one of the most important steps in creating an ebook is proofreading and editing. In fact, it may be one of the most important steps you can when creating an ebook to be considered a serious author.

Creating an eBook for Different Devices: Font Choices

Tue, 07 May 2013 08:00:56 +0000

When you are creating an ebook, it is important to consider your reader and focus on providing easy-to-read text in a common font that is translatable to any device.

Font Tips for Creating an eBook

Page numbers no longer exist. Because your book will be viewed on so many different devices, page numbers and pagination are of no concern. In fact, page breaks between chapters can create too much white space on the device, so a simple indication of transition works better than encoded page breaks.
Keep your ebook formatting simple. Use a left-aligned, standard paragraph style in a standard font type and size, such as Times New Roman 12 or Arial 10, since these fonts convert easily.
Less white space is better. Because some people will be reading ebooks on cell phones and other small devices, it’s almost always best to use single spacing when formatting your ebook.

In the end, your reader will have control over what font type and size they read in, but by creating an ebook using a standard font and maintaining consistency throughout your entire ebook, it will convert more easily regardless of the device and reading choices your reader makes.

Creating an eBook for Different Devices: Using Images

Wed, 01 May 2013 14:20:02 +0000

When you are writing a book that will be print published, you control everything about how the book will appear for the reader, including the size of the font and the size of the page. When you are an ebook author creating an ebook, you have no control over what device your reader will use to read your book, making ebook formatting is quite different. In fact, in the digital publishing world, what you write will be seen on a variety of different devices with different screen sizes and different capabilities. Users can increase the font size or change the rotation of their device from landscape to portrait.

eBook Design vs. Print Design

Sun, 05 Aug 2012 12:14:18 +0000

When converting printed books to eBooks, a complaint we receive from publishers often is, ’the eBook design looks nothing like the original design of the print book!'

While trying to address this concern, we’ve come to see how important and fundamental a task it is to clearly explain the differences between print books and eBooks, as many publishers are yet to become privy to this knowledge. If the root of this problem is not addressed properly, many will be reluctant to enter the eBook market if at all.

Things to watch out for while preparing your eBooks

Thu, 24 May 2012 15:01:38 +0000

As the popularity of eBooks continue to rise, so does the number of eBook authors and designers.

While many who create eBooks have received some form of training on the matter, we often see some basic problems and issues within many eBooks on the market.

In this article, we wanted to provide some helpful tips & tricks to authors and designers, so they can avoid many painstaking issues and get it right as easily as possible. We’ll be focusing on the ePub format for this article, and the few others that will follow, though maybe we’ll do more on other formats later on if requested. Here we go!