But not to worry, this articles will break the process down for you. If you’re publishing on multiple platforms, you’re going to need different kinds of formatting for each. Proper formatting is your ticket to eBook publishing. (But you may not need to save MOBI/AZW3 files yourself - more on that later.) More and more avant-garde authors require unique formatting to tell their tale.īetween EPUB, MOBI/AZW3, and PDF, you should use whichever book format matches your intended marketplace. For instance, MOBI/AZW3 is mainly for distribution on Amazon’s marketplace and all Amazon Kindle devices. Also, PDFs may be your choice if your story requires fixed formatting. Writers should know where they intend to publish their book, and what those marketplaces’ requirements are.

So, what format allows you to publish on multiple marketplaces and platforms with the least work?Īll of these marketplaces and platforms accept EPUB, others accept PDF, and a few accept MOBI. Plus, you need your book to look professional across all platforms: Kindles, Nooks, iPads, smartphones, etc. You've finished your masterpiece and it's time to upload it to the publishing marketplaces.īut here's the challenge: Each marketplace (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, etc.) has different file formats and requirements for authors.