BOOK FORMATTING IN WORD | Chapter headers and header images

As indie authors, we are responsible for our books' formatting, and that process can be intimidating if you're just getting started. I've formatted all of my own books in Microsoft Word, and along the way I've taught myself how to do so in a way that looks and feels professional and often includes eye-catching visual elements.
In today's video, I'll show you one of my favorite formatting tricks: including images in your chapter headers. I'll also be showing you some other parts of chapter header formatting, including drop caps. Chapter headers are one of the trickiest parts of creating a print book, but once you have it down, it's not too bad and really adds that extra special touch to your formatting.
Demo manuscript for you to download and see the formatting from this video: www.dropbox.com/s/waxc7pvuo45...
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[@ta_hernandez5]

Thank you all so much for checking out this video series and for your likes and comments. I'm so glad it's been helpful for so many of you.

[@KekesGuide]

This was an awesome tutorial, I really got a lot out of it! The only adjustment you might consider is instead of adding the section break as "Next Page", I think the standard is to always start new chapters on the right side, so maybe add the section break as "Odd Page" instead. All your instructions are still working for me when I do this, so just a tip. Thanks!

[@byronmorrison909]

It is almost embarrassing how much I don't know about MS Word considering how much I use it. This was great and will be watching all of your posts.

[@bybrookenelson]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm formatting a new WIP of mine, and I've been SO frustrated. (I am easily frustrated with technology like an ornery old man.) Your tips have been a Godsend.

[@persayasevey4246]

Hi, when I tried to do the chapter header image it did the image on every page and I don't know how to get it to only show up on the chapters. Can you please help? Is there a special setting you use or something?

[@sanityone649]

Wow. I've been using Word for decades and never knew you could do what you just did with chapter pictures. Thanks so much. Clear and concise.

[@kalice4252]

Thanks for your amazing formatting videos. They're easy to understand, and you go slow enough so I can keep up. They've been a great help to me as I format my novel.

[@antoniodossantos5960]

Thanks TA. 🌎

[@EmilyTindill-yo6rm]

Thanks for the video on removing the headers! You're a lifesaver!

[@thelaboratory7723]

I got you come back to youtube. Your videos have been inspiring

[@chansheban]

Oh my!!! Thank you so much for the pointers and not gatekeeping...

[@thibDave]

Nicely done tutorial. Thanks for the clear and concise explanations. 👍🏻

[@semirmesanovic1329]

Thnx a lot, it is very helpful!!

[@SylviaDallas]

You are a GODSEND!!!!! Thanks

[@Art592.]

Very helpful . Thanks

[@laurennapa9548]

Love your videos Tanni!

[@bethanypriest9286]

Very helpful; thank you!

[@oneiceb5974]

Thank you ❤

[@MsShonny09]

Thank you for this!!

[@JenniferRichmond]

Thanks! This was great and affirming! I'm on the right track!