Select the text that you want to change the spacing for, then rightclick and select paragraph. Jun 28, 2019 once youve finished composing your book, its time for printing. How to use reedsys book editor to format ebooks and print. Im totally new at all this, but would like my first book to look really good from a page formatting standpoint. But with the new windows 10 i get a black window in the lowerright that says the drive does not work.
Book cover design and book formatting are just some of the things i do. They not only went above and beyond the call of duty, they also took all the stress out of getting my book published. Western digital my book connection to windows 10 i was okay with windows 7. Free book design templates and tutorials for formatting in ms. Every section you include in your manuscript foreword, dedication, chapters, etc. Book polishers offers ebook file creation for kindle, smashwords and in epub format, as well as typesetting for publication with lightning source, lulu or createspace using indesign. By colin dunbar in todays self publishing world, its a good idea to have your book available in as many formats as you can. Even now, with the book in print, they continue to be available for consultation. Since theres no easy way to measure, say, three inches from the top of the page in word, one way to position your chapter headings is to start them at the top of the page and then drop them down by a specific number of lines carriage returns. My turnaround time is 1 to 3 days depending on my other commitments. What will dictate sales is the cover of your book, so make sure you check my guidelines to the perfect book cover design. The wd world book 2nd edition vertical white light supports the addition of an.
Free book design templates and tutorials for formatting in. Millions of people around the world trust their data to my book desktop storage. Then leftclick and drag your mouse to select it red arrow below. The template downloaded from lulu for a 6x9 book seems really simplistic.
If youve written a book but youre struggling to figure out how to get it ready for sale, or youve uploaded your ebook to an online store but it doesnt look right when you download it, we can help. After all, formatting wont change the essence of your book like revising or editing can, and it doesnt influence readers purchases like a good cover will. My formatting software includes the following basic print sizes in inches plus a few more specialty sizes. Although mybook hard drives are capable of working with both macs and pcs, they are initially formatted for use with only the windows operating.
I started doing ebook and paperback formatting for a small publishing company a couple of years ago and now i also have my own formatting company. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. How to reformat a mybook external hard drive on mac osx. With so many people these days just wanting to make a quick buck, especially in the book world, straightforward information like this is hard to come by.
Oct 15, 2015 as in thread, how can i reformat wd my book world edition. I have never been able to set my wd network hard drive properley so would like to completely remove from my macbook and also clear the wd drive to allow me to start over again. Hi, this is my first post and would be greatful of some help. How to format your ebook bookbaby blog book writing tips. In order to turn your book into a functional ebook, your manuscript document. Wd my book world edition white solved windows 10 forums. Once youve finished composing your book, its time for printing. Taylor covers details such as starting a set of styles, fonts and typefaces, how to insert images, widows and orphans, and drop caps, all new to me until i came upon this book. I have a wd mybookworld 2tb network drive that was purchased and installed on my network as a backup drive for windows computers.
With fiction book formatting, you want to have just a small indent at the start of each paragraph. Jan 25, 20 book polishers offers e book file creation for kindle, smashwords and in epub format, as well as typesetting for publication with lightning source, lulu or createspace using indesign. External usb hard drives that are formatted as ntfs connected to the wd my book world edition hard drive are read only. On the layout tab, in the page setup group, click size, and then select more paper sizes. You can add more space before and after the paragraph. Your my book drive is formatted as a single exfat partition for compatibility with.
Apr, 2016 i started doing ebook and paperback formatting for a small publishing company a couple of years ago and now i also have my own formatting company. Layout and formatting formatting refers to the way you enter paragraph and line breaks, indents, spaces, typefaces and punctuation marks. Hi i have a 1tb mybook world edition nas drive connected to my. Authors in this camp are best served by the free standard interior formatting option.
To say i am impressed with formatting experts is an understatement. A book showing the possible formatting options with the character that performs them. Western digital my book problem question and answer dti data. Text in minecraft can be formatted with the section sign. Here are the basics steps on formatting your manuscript in microsoft word for self publication. Im set in my ways and have been accustom to reformatting harddisks periodically sector maintainance, etc. Forum forum my book world edition blue rings any quick way to formatdelete all files on the mbwe. That way i can keep you updated about the latest developments, updates to my books, code snippets, techniques and formatting tips. In bedrock edition, the section sign can be entered into signs, world names, renaming items and in the. Restore the software on a mybook world edition hard drive. Frequently asked questions faq hacking wd mybook world ed.
And yet, the way a book looks on the inside is usually one of the clearest indicators of the level. Formatting codes, also known as color codes, add color and modifications to text ingame. Make sure youre familiar with standard manuscript format for novels and formatting short stories. Its worked for me as ive luckily have not had a disk crash in 25 years. Designed to meet wds demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance, and longterm reliability, we back up pun intended. Nonfiction book formatting for microsoft word lulu blog. Formatting your novel best book size, font size, glossy.
I also manage about a dozen publishing related businesses and publish books of my own. Itll check thats youre sure, because it will format the drives and you will lose. A lot of this stuff is already done for you in my formatting templates. Pull two full pages of text from your book and save them as a separate file. You have now put your book in the correct basic format. Western digital my book connection to windows 10 microsoft. If your book is nonfiction, generally speaking, you want to use block paragraphs rather than indents, unless your book is a memoir or historical fiction. When i try to choose a page size in page set up, 6x9 is not available.
These steps include including setting up the correct trim size, setting up the correct margins, formatting the text, and numbering the pages. Ill also send you my email series on publishing books that sell ive been told its life changing. I want to use time machine software to backup my macs to the network drive. My book has many lists in its explanatory text and those translate from html into far too much indentation to be readable on a kindle device. Formatting your novel best book size, font size, glossy vs. After youve finished formatting the heading, highlight the text, rightclick on heading 1, and select. Select the file tab, then select print found in the lefthand pane. I bought brand new wd caviar green hard disks and put them into my book world edition ii white light case but surprisingly it doesnt work or even start. To restore the hard drive, we need access to the disk formatting tools offered in linux. I highly recommend format your print book with createspace and lulu, using microsoft word.
Athelas, palatino, times new roman, baskerville, cochin, crimson text, fanwood, hoefler text, iowan old style. For the paperback, they worked tirelessly to get both the text and the cover done exactly as i wanted it, and did not stop until i was entirely satisfied. Any quick way to formatdelete all files on the mbwe. We also offer proofreading, copy editing and structural editing services and have partners who can help with cover design.
Insider secrets to professional book formatting for print. I have tried connecting the my book directly to my computers ethernet port it does the same thing. I would highly recommend formatting experts to anyone considering publishing a book or requiring cover design. All these years and numerous book projects later, ive learned and written about a range of book writing and formatting decisions. I just want to erase all time machine data that is filling whole disk space. Weve formatted over 6,000 books fiction, nonfiction, poetry, kids picture books, etc in both electronic and print form for selfpublished authors see some of our testimonials here. For each font youd like to test, convert the text to that font and size and save it under the font name.
After you plug an ntfsformatted disk, itll be recognized and mounted. I can access the admin account on my router but that is the limit of my knowledge. I have followed one of the faqs on the western digital web site which mentions accessing the shared storage manager and followed the procedure. A new world of publishing call 1800authors 2884677. It does offer a scan to fix it but wd does not recommend it without backing everything up on the laptop hard drive first. Apr 26, 2018 complete book formatting howto guide for word templates duration. Using paragraph returns for vertical spacingwhen i see stacked paragraph returns used to space out elements on a book page, i know i have a problem with the files. The revolution is taking place at an incredible speed, but many authors who want to selfpublish their work feel overwhelmed, intimidated or plain out of their depth with the process of actually creating these dreaded ebooks. A clear hierarchy and readable typeface help create a layout that is inviting to your reader. How to fix bricked wd my book world edition white light or.
I assume that the os is strictly firmware and the drive is only for data. Jan 07, 2019 what will dictate sales is the cover of your book, so make sure you check my guidelines to the perfect book cover design. Free book formatting templates in ms word and indesign. In the paragraph settings, youll find that there is an option to change the spacing. Oct 15, 2015 hi, this is my first post and would be greatful of some help. Jane dixon smith jane does my own interior book design for print. My manuscript is formatted exactly as i would like it. The reedsy book editor a powerful book production tool. Your book will look great on all devices, including kindle ereaders, fire tablets, nook, kobo, ipad, iphone, android devices as well as laptops and desktop computers. How to format your book for amazon kindle using microsoft. The directions below are for ms word 7 and 10 the most. If your product is not listed above, please visit the product page. Hi there, as explained on the manual of the mbw, log to the configuration page go to advanced mode system tab configuration restore to factory defaults.
I filled it up and now want to delete the data and start over. Ten steps to getting your book ready to sell online, digital and paperback 2020 edition. Next, right click your mouse and youll get a dropdown menu. Formatting for the kindle is really plain formatting just like typing on a typewriter, if youre old enough to remember those days. I made them to help indie authors save time and money, without making amateur book design and formatting mistakes. Tips for formatting your book correctly in microsoft word. A dropdown menu will appear, presenting a few different printingstyle options. My book s formatting was so dreadful i had no choice but to unpublish it since i had no idea how to correct it. We also offer proofreading, copy editing and structural editing services and. Mar 06, 2020 all these years and numerous book projects later, ive learned and written about a range of book writing and formatting decisions. Only top led is blinkingflashing and mbwe doesnt appear in my network environment.
Biggerss article sparked a memory, bringing back to the fore a thought id had for a long time. Now that youve chosen the right size for your novel, there are plenty of ways to approach formatting based on your skill. Enter width and height fields for your trim size with bleed added. Build your book format a paperback manuscript word for. Similar situation is with wd my book world edition i white light or with my. Copy the address of the page you want your readers to link to, then insert a hyperlink to that address. Tech support scams are an industrywide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. Wd my book world edition white after building a pc with win 10, ive not had my wd my book world edition used for a good while, decided to plug it in and install the drivers etc. Book formatting for ebook and print books the creative penn.
The wd my book world edition is a real nas device i. With the above described blank document open in microsoft word, go to the top tool bar. In fact, having spent over 10 years working intimately with all facets of the publishing process, ive become an expert on print on demand and ebooks, building an author platform. You dont want to get rejected out of hand because you tried some weird formatting thats hard to look at. Ive discovered there are a number of things that authors are struggling with when it comes to formatting, so i thought i would share with you some of the questions i see most often asked. Formatting wd my book world edition external harddisk with. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread.
As western digital online customer support says, advanced format drives are not. In this post i explain formatting your word file for. Aug 07, 2016 diy book cover and formatting templates free. I have the world book 500 gig in my office, normally we dont have problems. I bought a western digital my book essential edition 1tb external hard drive in july. Your my book world edition blue rings only supports usb drives up to 500 gb its own capacity formatted. In addition to formatting my ebook, they did my print edition. Daisychain external usb drive to wd my book world edition blue. I hired out my first books formatting, but now i find myself a bit short of cash and am. Take a look at those links and follow their instructions. My book formatting does not include uploading books to platforms such as kdp, nook, kobo, d2d. Oct 05, 2010 i have a wd mybookworld 2tb network drive that was purchased and installed on my network as a backup drive for windows computers.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading notjohns guide to ebook formatting. Insert hyperlinks to take your readers to where you want them to be. Alexandra amor my virtual assistant also does formatting for ebook, paperback and hardback. Moira allen is the editor of, and has written nearly 400 articles, serving as a columnist and regular contributor for such publications as the writer, entrepreneur, writers digest, and byline.
Wd my book data recovery guide helps you to recover lost, deleted, formatted and corrupted wd my book data with recoverit data recovery program easily. How to format your book for self publication bookstand. I have a western digital my book world edition external harddisk with blue rings. A beautiful production tool that takes care of the formatting and conversion, before you have even finished writing. In todays self publishing world, its a good idea to have your book available in as many formats as you can. By observing a few basic textformatting rules, you can help us transform the pages of your manuscript into a final book that looks attractive and professional. Plugged it into a switch and its not being recognised at all, even downloaded the wd cd with the drivers and the detection tool doesnt see it either. Ebook formatting is the preparation of a digital file, to ensure that it meets the publishers requirements and is an enjoyable reading experience. Complete book formatting howto guide for word templates duration.
Formatting a 6x9 book i am trying to set up a 6x9 template for a self published book. Insider secrets to professional book formatting for print in. Aug 03, 2017 after all, formatting wont change the essence of your book like revising or editing can, and it doesnt influence readers purchases like a good cover will. In a published book, chapters generally begin onethird to halfway down the page. An awardwinning writer, allen is the author of eight books, including starting your career as a freelance writer, the writers guide to queries, pitches and proposals, and writing to. If you need help with book marketing, you can join my guerrilla publishing group and download my free book and workbook. How to fix bricked wd my book world edition white light or install. And yet, the way a book looks on the inside is usually one of the clearest indicators of the level of professionalism the author has put into producing it. You can help protect yourself from scammers by verifying that the contact is a microsoft agent or microsoft employee and that the phone number is an official microsoft global customer service number. Dec 07, 2010 if you want to keep up with my ebook formatting work, dont forget to subscribe to my newsletter.
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