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InDesign CC to EPUB

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Overview

Create an ebook in InDesign. Learn how to convert an InDesign publication to EPUB.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
  • What you should know
  • How to use the exercise files
1. Understand the Nature of EPUBs
  • Ebook vs EPUB
  • Fixed-layout EPUB vs. Reflowable EPUB
  • Crack open EPUBs on Mac and Windows
  • Specify an EPUB reader for Windows
  • The internal structure of an EPUB
2. Gather Tools and Resources
  • InDesign to EPUB workflow: An overview
  • Make a custom workspace
  • Install scripts
  • Essential tools for ebook design
3. Prepare the InDesign File: Structure
  • What gets included
  • File prep checklist
  • Flow in a Word manuscript
  • Anchor images in the text flow
  • Manage content export: Layout order
  • Manage content export: Articles panel
  • Create a navigation TOC
  • Create chapter breaks
  • Work with InDesign book files
  • Add semantic markup
4. Optimize Text
  • Maintain text frame spacing
  • Clean up text
  • Convert local formatting to styles
  • Map text styles to HTML and CSS tags
  • Prepare tables for optimal conversion
  • Add an in-book TOC
  • Indexes, footnotes, and endnotes
  • Embed fonts
  • Use the free Typekit fonts
5. Optimize Images for EPUB Export
  • Create a cover image
  • Specify resolution and appearance
  • Convert InDesign artwork to images
  • Set image position controls
  • Manage object size
  • Create image wraps
  • Add ALT tags to images and objects
  • Use Object Styles for EPUB attributes
6. Export InDesign to EPUB2 and EPUB3
  • Choose EPUB2 or EPUB3
  • Select options in the General panel
  • Text, CSS, and JavaScript options
  • Object and image conversion options
  • Add metadata
  • Adding EPUB viewing apps
7. Preview and Validate EPUB files
  • Validate EPUB2 and EPUB3 files
  • Proof the EPUB on ereader devices
8. Convert the EPUB to Other eBook Formats
  • Explore the Kindle Direct Publishing portal
  • Convert with Kindle Previewer
  • Convert EPUB for other ereaders
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Anne-Marie Concepción

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