How to FORMAT YOUR NOVEL: start to finish using Microsoft Word (All 8 videos in formatting series)

This video includes ALL 8 VIDEOS from the Formatting Your Novel from Scratch Series so you can understand the process of formatting a novel using Microsoft Word from start to finish-including fonts, chapter headers, adding images, front and back matter, and 10+ standard book formatting rules.
FORMATTING PLAYLIST: • FORMATTING A NOVEL FRO...
LINKS MENTIONED IN VIDEO:
◦ How to use Canva as an author: • Canva Tutorial for Wri...
◦ How to make a Map for your book: • HOW TO MAKE A MAP FOR ...
◦ How to create Proof Copies of your book: • How to Create a Proof ...
◦ How to use Draft2Digital: • How to Upload Your Boo...
◦ DIY Book Templates: WWW.DIYBOOKFORMATS.COM
(NOTE: if you run into any issues with this template, PLEASE talk to the creator about it, because I didn't make it and won't have the answers! ;)
◦ KDP Book Templates: kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/top...
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - introduction to formatting a novel
1:29 - my formatting experience + housekeeping details
3:00 - overview of the formatting topics covered in this video
7:10 - is formatting is for you? other formatting options to consider
9:28 - 10 Standard Formatting Rules + 6 Bonus tips
26:00 - Front and Back Matter (aka everything that's not the story)
41:41 - Sizing (and Re-sizing) your paperback (plus ebook tips)
59:16 - Choosing Fonts and Setting up a "Style Pane"
1:13:35 - Adding Images and the "bleed" feature
1:22:35 - Creating Unique Chapter Header Designs (using Canva)
1:39:44 - Putting it all together with a hands on example
1:48:15 - DIY Book Formatting Template (highly recommend, linked below!)
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