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eBook training class: Creating eBooks and publications for iPad, nook, Kindle, and more from InDesign or Microsoft Word
Discover how to convert your books and publications into the ePub and mobi formats used on the iPad, Nook, Kindle, iPhone, Kobo and other electronic reading devices. In this eBook training class you’ll gain an understanding of the workflow for electronic publishing, including how to prepare your files, what formats to use, converting files, and distributing them so they can be monetized.
This eBook training class for creating eBooks is delivered by the instructors who have created many books on electronic publishing software and tools. They are the authors of the Digital Classroom series of books, which have been converted by the team at AGI to ePub and mobi formats. When you take an eBook training class from AGI you learn from experts who have real-world experience in creating eBooks from their own Digital Classroom series of books and in working with other major book publishers. Contact AGI about this eBook training class or call 800-851-9237 if you have questions.
eBook Class Length: 1 day
This ebook class assumes you have working knowledge of InDesign. If you plan to create eBook files from another source, contact a training consultant to arrange a private or customized training or consulting session or call to speak with a training consultant at 800-851-9237 or 781-376-6044.
Why learn eBook at AGI
- Hands-on learning: Learn eBook by doing, using our proven method to gain skills quickly.
- Proven curriculum: We have delivered eBook training to thousands.
- Our expert instructors are skilled educators and the best in class with eBook.
- Small class sizes: receive personalized attention with ten or fewer participants per class.
- Repeat for free: If you need a refresher or miss a class day, retake the class at no cost.
- Learn using proven methods: We have been teaching eBook courses for 25 years
Ways to attend this eBook Course
- Live Online classes from your office or home as a regularly scheduled small group class.
- Live, in-person regularly scheduled eBook classes in Boston or Philadelphia with a live instructor in the same classroom.
- Private training customized to your specific needs delivered in-person or online. Call 781-376-6044 or complete the Private eBook Training form for more information.
Please call 800-851-9237 or 781-376-6044 to schedule a course.
eBook Training Class - Topics Covered
- Understanding eBook formats
- Designing for eBook
- Converting InDesign documents to eBook
- eBook file modifications and clean-up
- ePub and eBook links and hyperlinks
- Converting other formats to eBook
- Adding interactivity to eBooks
- Converting from ePub to other formats
- Distributing and Selling ePub and eBooks
eBook Training Class Course Topics
Module 1: Understanding eBook formats
- e-reading Devices
- e-reading Reading engines
- eBook and electronic publishing Formats
- Structure and Contents of eBook files
Module 2: Designing for eBook
- ePub design considerations
- Document structure and organization
- Use of character styles and paragraph styles
- Font choices for eBooks
Module 3: Converting InDesign documents to eBook
- What happens in the conversion process
- Converting existing documents to eBooks
- File preparation and clean-up
- InDesign scripts for eBook creation
Module 4: eBook file modifications and clean-up
- Editing eBook files
- Working with eBook metadata
- Working with cover images
- Preparing files for use on specific devices
- InDesign eBook bugs and how to fix them
- Adjusting page flow
- Automation to assist with file clean-up
Module 5: ePub and eBook links and hyperlinks
- Creating hyperlinks for use within eBook
- Creating internal cross-reference links
- Creating a TOC
Module 6: Converting other formats to eBook
- Microsoft Word
- Websites / HTML
Module 7: Adding interactivity to eBooks
- Adding video files
- Adding audio files
Module 8: Converting from ePub to other formats
- Converting ePub to mobi
- Converting ePub to PDF
- Converting ePub to RTF and MS Word
Module 9: Distributing and Selling ePub and eBooks
- Selling your ePub files on the iPad and iTunes
- Selling your ePub files on the Nook
- Selling eBooks on the Kindle
Custom and private eBook classes
This eBook course is available as a private class. Curriculum can be customized for your specific needs. eBook classes can be delivered at your location, online, or in our classrooms. For more information, call 781-376-6044 to speak with a training consultant or contact us.
eBook Training Class Prerequisites
This course is for users who are already familiar with the basics of publishing tools such as Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Word. For users who lack familiarity with these tools, we recommend either taking the InDesign Level I training class or completing the lessons in our InDesign Digital Classroom book and Microsoft Office 2010 Digital Classroom book before attending the eBook training class.
eBook Training Class Course Materials
You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class developed by the Adobe Certified Instructors at AGI. AGI instructors have created many of the official training guides and books for Adobe Systems and are the authors of the Digital Classroom series of books.