NOTICE: Though the steps to formatting an ebook using Sigil are still mostly valid, this book was written for an older version of the open-source program SIGIL 5.3.
THE LOST SIGIL EBOOK EDITOR GUIDE is a visual, hands-on instruction manual for using Sigil Epub Editor 5.3. Includes links to step-by-step videos
THE LOST SIGIL EBOOK EDITOR GUIDE is a visual, hands-on instruction manual for using Sigil Epub Editor 5.3. Includes links to step-by-step videos
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The guide teaches the features and function of the free, open-source program Sigil and how to create validated ebooks for epub (Apple, Smashwords, Kobo) AND Kindle/mobi.
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You do not need to understand HTML to use the Sigil program. In fact, all you need is a word processing program, the Sigil program (free) and this manual to guide you through the steps. But for you more adventurous authors, I have included handy tips and tricks to add more flair to your book layout, plus several handy step-by-step tutorials.
Frontmatter
Interior
Backmatter
Section Five: Appendix
You do not need to understand HTML to use the Sigil program. In fact, all you need is a word processing program, the Sigil program (free) and this manual to guide you through the steps. But for you more adventurous authors, I have included handy tips and tricks to add more flair to your book layout, plus several handy step-by-step tutorials.
Frontmatter
- How to Use this Guide
- Conventions Used in the Book
- Terms Used in the Book
- Before you Begin
- Self-Publishing Checklist
- Steps to Digital Publishing
- Sigil E-book Editor
Interior
- Section One: Getting Started
- Section Two: The Interface
- The Workspace
- Other Features
- Section Three: Tutorials
- Section Four: Marketing and Promotion
Backmatter
Section Five: Appendix
- Tools, Resources & Recommended Reading
- FAQs
- Marketing and Promotion
- Publishing
- Proofing
- The Menus
- Sigil Troubleshooting
- Tips & Tricks
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Glossary
