Why publish with the endless bookcase?

There are many benefits to publishing with us rather than self-publishing a book, such as: Although we offer a simple self-publishing package, our main service is a step above self-publishing and by publishing with us you will benefit from our help with any issues you might have, as well as having us here to deal […]

Important copyright issues to consider when writing a book

Copyright law is important to consider when writing your book as it could mean you are left with a hefty fine, and could even mean you have to redo your book. Copyright issues to consider when writing your book include: Quotes: If you are quoting people remember to attribute it and put the text in […]

What is an ISBN number and how is it related to book distribution?

Every book needs an ISBN (International standard book numbering), which can also be used to create the barcode on the back of the book. The ISBN is an international number used for books, the idea being that you can always find a book using that number, whereas previously you could not. Different formats of the […]

People say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover…

When creating a cover for your book you need to keep in mind what message you are trying to convey and the overall message you are giving possible buyers. People say one shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but everyone does. To help put across the most appropriate message consider the following: Book titles: […]

Things to think about when designing an ebook

Ebooks and printed books are very different. With a printed book you might spend a lot of time on fonts, fancy background images and colours. With an ebook these designs can largely be thrown out of the window. Things to remember when creating your ebook: Ebooks have free flowing text, and like a webpage will […]

eBook File Basics

The most widely adopted format for eBook files is ePub which is the international standard. ePub files can be read using FREE APPs on PCs, Macs, iOS and Android. Most specialist eBook reader devices are designed to work with ePub files. ePub files can also be loaded onto KDP for use on Amazon's proprietary Kindle devices. ePub files are normally produced from files already created for the production of paper editions, with Adobe Acrobat (pdf) files being a very popular source.

A common misunderstanding

Ebooks are not just like electron copies of paper books as you would get from a scanner. Unlike printed books which have fixed dimensions and a sequence of pages, ebooks have a variable format and don't actually have pages in the conventional sense. They are akin to websites where what you see on the screen depends on a number of factors especially the kind of device and software you are using. This provides great flexibility for the reader. For example, a person with poor eyesight can switch to a large font size. For this reason it is unwise to attempt to force a fixed format on an ebook's contents with the exception of images which need to preserve their own proportions.

If you have written a book and require ebook conversion services we can help.

We can convert your book (from a MS Word or PDF document) to an epub file and ensure the file is free from errors that might prevent it from being published on places like Google Play and Kobo library. Most platforms (e.g. Amazon, Kobo, Nook etc) require an epub file for upload. If you need any other file format please contact us and we can discuss this with you.

If you are a publisher or printer requiring regular ebook conversions we can offer you a reliable and cost effective service based on an an agreed and straightforward tariff.