{"id":29911,"date":"2022-09-12T18:59:58","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T18:59:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/?p=29911"},"modified":"2022-09-12T19:00:06","modified_gmt":"2022-09-12T19:00:06","slug":"kindle-create-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/kindle-create-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"Kindle Create Tutorial: Best Free Formatting Software?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Kindle Create is Amazon\u2019s free book formatting software. You can use it to turn your manuscript into an ebook or print book ready for distribution to your readers. But getting used to it can be a little overwhelming. This is why I\u2019ve created this Kindle Create Tutorial. I\u2019ll take you step-by-step through the process of creating an ebook or print book \u200cyou can upload to Kindle Direct Publishing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Important: If you plan on \u201cgoing wide\u201d and uploading your book to other online booksellers, you won\u2019t be able to use Kindle Create to do so. <\/em><strong><em>This software only creates files to be used on KDP.<\/em><\/strong><em> For an all-purpose formatting software, check out our <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/atticus-review\/\"><em>Atticus review.<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"toc\">\nIn this article, you will learn:\n<ol>\n<li>Steps to use Kindle Create<\/li>\n<li>Limitations to keep in mind<\/li>\n<li>Who should use Kindle Create<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-step-1-download-kindle-create\" data-level=\"2\">Step 1: Download Kindle Create<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-2-start-your-document\" data-level=\"2\">Step 2: Start Your Document<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-3-check-the-contents\" data-level=\"2\">Step 3: Check the Contents<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-4-choose-a-theme\" data-level=\"2\">Step 4: Choose a Theme<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-5-formatting-tweaks-if-necessary\" data-level=\"2\">Step 5: Formatting Tweaks (If Necessary)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-6-inserting-elements\" data-level=\"2\">Step 6: Inserting Elements<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-7-adding-your-table-of-contents-and-saving-your-book\" data-level=\"2\">Step 7: Adding Your Table of Contents and Saving Your Book<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-saving-your-book\" data-level=\"3\">Saving Your Book<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-8-preparing-your-print-book-optional\" data-level=\"2\">Step 8: Preparing Your Print Book (Optional)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-9-preview-your-work\" data-level=\"2\">Step 9: Preview Your Work<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-step-10-generate-your-book-file\" data-level=\"2\">Step 10: Generate Your Book File<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-kindle-create-limitations\" data-level=\"2\">Kindle Create Limitations<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-1-kpf-files-only\" data-level=\"3\">1. KPF Files Only<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-2-does-not-support-footnotes-endnotes-or-volumes-and-parts\" data-level=\"3\">2. Does Not Support Footnotes, Endnotes, or Volumes and Parts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-3-limited-formatting-options\" data-level=\"3\">3. Limited Formatting Options<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-4-large-file-sizes-means-less-money-for-you\" data-level=\"3\">4. Large File Sizes Means Less Money For You<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-5-limited-themes\" data-level=\"3\">5. Limited Themes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-6-limited-editing-capabilities\" data-level=\"3\">6. Limited Editing Capabilities<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-7-trouble-with-images-bullets\" data-level=\"3\">7. Trouble With Images & Bullets<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-8-no-cloud-storage\" data-level=\"3\">8. No Cloud Storage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-kindle-create-works-atticus-excels\" data-level=\"2\">Kindle Create Works, Atticus Excels<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This article works hand in hand with this video that I put out over on my YouTube channel. If you prefer visual mediums, allow me to walk you through Kindle Create here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dl76rMbkmFU\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/center>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em><strong><em>Want more videos like this? Be sure to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/kindlepreneur\/?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">subscribe to my YouTube channel<\/a>\u00a0for weekly videos!<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-download-kindle-create\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step 1<\/mark>: Download Kindle Create<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-download-1024x412.png\" alt=\"kindle create download screen\" class=\"wp-image-29930\" width=\"770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-download-1024x412.png 1024w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-download-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-download-768x309.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-download.png 1385w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The first step for using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kindle-Create\/b?ie=UTF8&node=18292298011\">Kindle Create<\/a> (KC) to format your manuscript is to download the software. To do this, either click the hyperlink above or do a Google search for \u201cKindle Create\u201d or \u201cKindle Create Download.\u201d It should be the first listing that comes up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll have to have an Amazon account to use Kindle Create. Of course, you\u2019ll also need an account to upload your books onto Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). Make sure you\u2019re signed in to the proper account before continuing.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll have the option to download for Mac or PC. Choose the appropriate one. Then you\u2019ll need to read and accept the terms of service before you download it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-start-your-document\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step 2<\/mark>: Start Your Document<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-type-1024x611.png\" alt=\"types of book in kindle create\" class=\"wp-image-29938\" width=\"770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-type-1024x611.png 1024w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-type-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-type-768x458.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-type-1536x917.png 1536w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-type.png 1553w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once the software has downloaded, you\u2019ll be presented with an option to either create a new file or open an existing one. If this is your first time using Kindle Create, you won\u2019t have an existing file to open, so you\u2019ll need to create a new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll then be taken to a screen where you\u2019ll choose the type of format best for your book. Here are the three options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Reflowable &#8211; Best for novels, biographies, essays, memoirs, and poetry. Allows you to create a print file for use on KDP Print.<\/li><li>Comic &#8211; Used for graphic novels.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Print Replica &#8211; Used for textbooks, magazines, cookbooks, and other print-heavy books.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose which one best suits your book. For this tutorial, we\u2019ll be using the reflowable option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you select the correct format, you\u2019ll need to upload the manuscript file from your computer by selecting \u201cChoose File\u201d from the bottom right corner of the window. This <strong>must be either a .DOC or .DOCX file<\/strong>. No other file types are compatible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you select the file, Kindle Create will take a few moments to convert it, checking for chapter headings and subtitles to create a table of contents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-check-the-contents\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step 3<\/mark>: Check the Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-import-1024x444.png\" alt=\"importing in kindle create\" class=\"wp-image-29933\" width=\"770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-import-1024x444.png 1024w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-import-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-import-768x333.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-import-1536x666.png 1536w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-import.png 1905w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once the software is done converting, you\u2019ll see a pop-up box appear with all the chapter headings it found. It\u2019s a good idea to go through them all and <strong>make sure they\u2019re all chapter headings and not subchapters or scene breaks<\/strong>. If you find any that aren\u2019t correct, you can deselect them from the pop-up box.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re done with that, it\u2019s time to check out the contents of your book and get familiar with the basic tools offered by Kindle Create.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the left side of the screen, you\u2019ll see the \u201cFront Matter,\u201d \u201cBody,\u201d and \u201cBack Matter\u201d sections. Depending on how many chapters you have, you may need to place your mouse over that section and scroll down to see the \u201cBack Matter\u201d section.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the little plus signs next to each section, you can add chapters or sections as needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Front Matter sections include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Copyright<\/li><li>Title Page<\/li><li>Dedication<\/li><li>Table of Contents<\/li><li>Foreword<\/li><li>Introduction<\/li><li>Epigraph<\/li><li>Prologue<\/li><li>Preface<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Important: Do not add your table of contents yet. There\u2019s a step below on adding it to your book.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Back Matter sections include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>About the Author<\/li><li>Books by Author<\/li><li>Books in Series<\/li><li>Praise for Author<\/li><li>Epilogue<\/li><li>Afterword<\/li><li>Acknowledgments<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t see this pane on the left side of the window, click the \u201cView\u201d button in the top left corner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-4-choose-a-theme\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step 4<\/mark>: Choose a Theme<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-theme-1024x427.png\" alt=\"themes in kindle create\" class=\"wp-image-29936\" width=\"770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-theme-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-theme-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-theme-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-theme-1536x640.png 1536w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-theme.png 1914w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once you have the front matter, body, and back matter how you like it, you\u2019ll want to choose a theme for the book. To do this, find and select the \u201cTheme\u201d button near the top right corner of the window.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A window will come up, allowing you to choose and preview the four themes available. Once you select a theme, the pop-up window will close and the software will automatically change the major elements in your book according to that theme.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the right toolbar, you can see what these elements are in the \u201cElements on Page\u201d section. For most themes, these will be Chapter Title, Chapter Subtitle, and Chapter First Paragraph.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below this section, you\u2019ll see the \u201cStandard Elements\u201d section. Standard elements include Subheadings, Block Quotes, and Separators (section breaks).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using these elements, you can go through your book and make sure everything looks correct. It\u2019s important to make everything consistent. This will make the book look professional.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to change an element or add one, all you have to do is highlight the text you want to change and then click on the element you wish to change it to. Some elements, like separators, will only require that you put your cursor in the appropriate place and then click the element.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure what element you\u2019re looking at, highlight it or place the cursor there. Above the \u201cElements on Page\u201d section, you\u2019ll see the \u201cCurrent Element\u201d area, which will tell you what element you\u2019re looking at. You\u2019ll notice a \u201cClear\u201d button in the \u201cCurrent Element\u201d section. Click that button if you want to clear the element formatting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also notice the handy \u201cUndo\u201d and \u201cRedo\u201d buttons on the top left of the window. Use them if you want to undo or redo changes you\u2019ve just made.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-5-formatting-tweaks-if-necessary\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step 5<\/mark>: Formatting Tweaks (If Necessary)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"287\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-formatting.png\" alt=\"formatting tweaks in kindle create\" class=\"wp-image-29932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-formatting.png 287w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-formatting-133x300.png 133w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 287px) 100vw, 287px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Back in the right toolbar, you\u2019ll see two tabs under the \u201cCurrent Element\u201d section. One says \u201cElements\u201d and the other says \u201cFormatting.\u201d By clicking on the formatting tab, you\u2019ll bring up some basic formatting options you can use to tweak your book, if need be.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These include things like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Font color<\/li><li>Font size<\/li><li>Bold, Italics, and Underlining<\/li><li>Paragraph options<\/li><li>Indents<\/li><li>Spacing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Since most of these things are pre-generated based on the theme you choose, <strong>you may not need to change any of them<\/strong>. But it\u2019s always good to double-check and make sure before you move on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-6-inserting-elements\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step 6<\/mark>: Inserting Elements<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"293\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-elements.png\" alt=\"kindle create elements\" class=\"wp-image-29931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-elements.png 293w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-elements-148x300.png 148w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 293px) 100vw, 293px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>With Kindle Create, you have the option to insert various elements, like images and hyperlinks. To insert an image, place your cursor where the image will go. Then locate \u201cInsert\u201d in the top left corner of the window. Select \u201cImage\u201d from the dropdown menu. You\u2019ll then be able to search for and upload the image from your computer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the image is uploaded, you\u2019ll need to add an Alt Text description in the window in the right side toolbar. However, if you only want the image to show up in the print version of your book, you can click the box that reads \u201cExclude this image from the screen reader\u201d so it won\u2019t show up on e-readers. In this case, you don\u2019t have to put a description in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, you\u2019ll see that you have a few different options for size and position of the image. Remember that images can cause problems in reflowable Kindle Create books. Use the \u201cPreview\u201d option at the top right corner of the window to check and make sure your image looks good on the page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To insert a hyperlink, simply highlight the text you want to link. On a Mac, control-click. On a PC, simply right click to bring up the \u201cInsert Hyperlink\u201d option. Click on that option and then insert the link, <strong>making sure to include the https:\/\/ portion.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-7-adding-your-table-of-contents-and-saving-your-book\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step 7<\/mark>: Adding Your Table of Contents and Saving Your Book<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-toc-1024x427.png\" alt=\"kindle create table of contents\" class=\"wp-image-29937\" width=\"770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-toc-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-toc-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-toc-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-toc-1536x640.png 1536w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-toc.png 1919w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve made sure all the elements of your book look good, it\u2019s time to add your table of contents (ToC). If you haven\u2019t already, go through and make sure all your chapter headings are set to the \u201cChapter Title\u201d element. If they\u2019re not, they won\u2019t show up in your ToC.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re sure they\u2019re all set, click the plus sign at the \u201cFront Matter\u201d section on the left side of the window. A window will come up where you can check again before you select \u201cOK.\u201d You\u2019ll then see the automatically generated table of contents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve made a mistake and need to generate the ToC again, simply right click on the section tab and click \u201cDelete Section.\u201d You can do this with any section in the front matter, back matter, or body sections.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-saving-your-book\">Saving Your Book<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point, it\u2019s a good idea to save your work. In the top right corner, there\u2019s a \u201cSave\u201d button. Click on it, select a folder on your computer, enter the name of the file, and click save. You\u2019ll need to <strong>save your work before you can export it to KDP for publishing<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-8-preparing-your-print-book-optional\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step 8<\/mark>: Preparing Your Print Book (Optional)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kindle Create is nice because it allows you to create a <a href=\"https:\/\/kdp.amazon.com\/en_US\/help\/topic\/G201834190\">print-ready file<\/a> without going through all the steps above again. You can simply generate a print file from the work you\u2019ve already done to this point.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find and select the \u201cPrint Settings\u201d button in the top right corner of the window. This will bring up a window with options for the layout of your print book. Select one that you like and hit \u201cOK.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you aren\u2019t planning on doing a print book, you can skip this step.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-9-preview-your-work\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step 9<\/mark>: Preview Your Work<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-preview-1024x447.png\" alt=\"kindle create preview screen\" class=\"wp-image-29934\" width=\"770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-preview-1024x447.png 1024w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-preview-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-preview-768x335.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-preview-1536x670.png 1536w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-preview.png 1917w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Before you generate your <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/how-to-format-a-book\/\">ebook and\/or print book<\/a>, it\u2019s good to preview your work. Click the preview button in the top right corner. A window will come up with options to preview how your book will look in three different formats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the top left of the pop-up window, you\u2019ll see a \u201cDevice Type\u201d option. Using the dropdown menu, you can select to view your book on a tablet, a phone, and a Kindle e-reader. There are many more devices out there, but these three can give you a good idea of what your book will look like.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If everything looks good, it\u2019s time to generate your file!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-10-generate-your-book-file\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#f7782d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Step 10<\/mark>: Generate Your Book File<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-saved-1024x436.png\" alt=\"saving file in kindle create\" class=\"wp-image-29935\" width=\"770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-saved-1024x436.png 1024w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-saved-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-saved-768x327.png 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-saved-1536x654.png 1536w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/kindle-create-saved.png 1914w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Click on the \u201cGenerate\u201d button in the top right corner of the window. Select a file destination and name, then hit \u201cSave.\u201d The Kindle Create software will then generate a file you can use for both print and ebook publishing on KDP.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For tips on publishing your book, browse our <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/book-publishing\/\">book publishing section<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the books Kindle Create generates are pretty basic, they are adequate for those on a budget or new authors who are itching to get their first book out into the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are some pros and cons to consider if you\u2019re thinking about using this software.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kindle-create-limitations\">Kindle Create Limitations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve gone through formatting your book with Kindle Create, let\u2019s take a look at some of its limitations. While Kindle Create is a good option for those on a shoestring budget, it is severely limited in several aspects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-kpf-files-only\">1. KPF Files Only<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re \u201cgoing wide\u201d as an author \u2014 which means selling your books on stores other than Amazon \u2014 <strong>you won\u2019t be able to use the book files generated in Kindle Create.<\/strong> This is because they\u2019re KPF files, which can only be used on Kindle Direct Publishing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is another way that Amazon \u201cencourages\u201d you to stay <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/kdp-select-or-not-is-kindle-unlimited-worth-it\/\">exclusive to their platform.<\/a> And while Amazon does have a massive audience, there\u2019s an argument to be made for reaching all those people who buy books from Apple, Google, Kobo, and dozens of other online retailers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you want to publish your book with Amazon <em>and<\/em> those other stores, you\u2019ll have to format your books in another program. Instead of doubling your work, you can use a program like Atticus that will give you EPUB and print-ready PDF <strong>files for publishing with all major stores<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-does-not-support-footnotes-endnotes-or-volumes-and-parts\">2. Does Not Support Footnotes, Endnotes, or Volumes and Parts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re writing fiction, you probably don\u2019t need footnotes and endnotes. But if you\u2019re writing nonfiction, you just may need them. Unfortunately, Kindle Create doesn\u2019t support them. The same goes for volumes and parts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re writing in series and you want to create an ebook box set file, you can\u2019t do so with Kindle Create. You\u2019ll need to seek out <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/book-formatting-software\/\">formatting software<\/a> like Atticus to create your box set!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-limited-formatting-options\">3. Limited Formatting Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With Amazon\u2019s free formatting software, you\u2019re severely limited when it comes to things like font, page separators\/organic breaks, and margins. Your font selections are limited to a few options. With page separators and organic breaks, you can\u2019t customize them to your liking. And you can\u2019t adjust margins on your print book file.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Essentially, if you don\u2019t like what Amazon offers, you\u2019ll either have to stick with formatting you don\u2019t like or seek out another formatting tool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-large-file-sizes-means-less-money-for-you\">4. Large File Sizes Means Less Money For You<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another limitation with Kindle Create is file size. When we compared the file size of a book formatted by Kindle Create to that same book formatted by Atticus, we found that Amazon\u2019s tool created a much larger file. <strong>The Atticus file was 2.25 times smaller than the Kindle Create file.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is important because Amazon charges a \u201cdelivery\u201d fee of $0.15 per megabyte (MB) on every purchase\/download. So when considering these two file sizes, Atticus formatting software would pay for itself in only 800 book sales.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-limited-themes\">5. Limited Themes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned above, Kindle Create only has four total themes you can use for your book. And you can\u2019t create your own custom theme. With Atticus, you have over a dozen themes to choose from \u2014 and it allows you to build your own custom themes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While on the subject of themes, it\u2019s important to note that KC only has three preview options. This means you can only see how your book looks on a phone, a tablet, and a generic Kindle. Conversely, Atticus has far more preview options, including Android tablets, Apple products, print, Kobo readers, and Nook readers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-limited-editing-capabilities\">6. Limited Editing Capabilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s fairly common to find mistakes in your book, even during formatting. Using a <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/types-of-editing\/\">professional editor<\/a> and proofreader will help ensure limited mistakes, but they probably won\u2019t catch everything. And if you\u2019re formatting with Kindle Create, you\u2019ll have a hard time fixing any errors you see.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KC doesn\u2019t have a find & replace feature. It also doesn\u2019t have a spell check function. And if you\u2019re wondering how many words are in a chapter (or the whole book), you\u2019ll have to go back to your manuscript to find out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have to make any major changes to your manuscript, you\u2019ll have to start over from scratch when using Kindle Create. But if you\u2019re using Atticus, you\u2019ll be able to <strong>fix issues in minutes instead of hours<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-trouble-with-images-bullets\">7. Trouble With Images & Bullets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned above, images can be a little tricky on Kindle Create. If there\u2019s a space at the bottom of the image, it can sometimes move that image to the next page, meaning your image won\u2019t show up where you want it to. KC also doesn\u2019t support full-bleed images for print books.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have bullet points or lists in your book, you\u2019ll have to copy them in and mess with the spacing until you have them where you want them. Atticus, however, makes image insertion easy. It also supports automatic lists and bullet points.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-no-cloud-storage\">8. No Cloud Storage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kindle Create doesn\u2019t provide cloud storage or backup. This means any files you create will be stored on your computer. It will be up to you to save a copy to the cloud so you don\u2019t lose it if something happens to your computer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can probably guess what I\u2019m going to say here . . . Yes, Atticus provides automatic cloud storage backups. You can also save your work locally, as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kindle-create-works-atticus-excels\">Kindle Create Works, Atticus Excels<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3-Mock-up-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"mockup of beautiful chapter theme\" class=\"wp-image-26715\" width=\"770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3-Mock-up-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3-Mock-up-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3-Mock-up-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3-Mock-up.jpg 1516w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Kindle Create is a good option for many authors just starting out or dipping their toes into the self-publishing world. It has kind of a clunky interface, but it gets the job done. And if you plan on publishing one or two books and sticking only to Amazon, KC is probably good enough for your needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if your goal is to make <a href=\"https:\/\/kindlepreneur.com\/best-book-writing-software\/\">book writing<\/a> a lucrative hobby or a full-time career, you\u2019re better off starting with a professional-grade tool from the get-go. With Atticus, which is available for a one-time fee, you aren\u2019t limited to just Amazon. You can branch out and reach readers in other markets. 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