Tag: kindle
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Formatting Fundamentals for Independent Authors – The Basics
As both a reader and an independent author, I care deeply about how physical books look and feel. In this post, I break down the core formatting fundamentals I believe every indie author should understand, from justified text and proper margins to fonts, gutters and the little details that separate books from printed Word documents.
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The Kindle Cutoff: When “Still Works” Isn’t the Whole Story
Amazon is ending support for older Kindles, and plenty of people aren’t happy. On the surface, it feels unnecessary if the devices still work, but in my view that only tells part of the story. Once you look beyond what you can see, the decision starts to make a lot more sense.
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My Thoughts on Amazon’s New KDP EPUB & PDF Download Option
Amazon is introducing an optional KDP feature that allows DRM-free eBooks to be downloaded in EPUB and PDF formats. Some authors have raised concerns about piracy. In this post, I explain why I am not concerned and why I believe this change is a positive one for readers.
Richard Holliday - Author 