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Authors and publishers — quick checklist before you proceed:
Do not upload your book until you have implemented the recommendations in The Smashwords Style Guide. Smashwords reserves the right to remove poorly formatted books.
Do not use this page to publish an updated version of a previously uploaded book. Instead, go to your Dashboard and click "Upload a new version."
Do not upload a book unless you are the original author or exclusive publisher. No public-domain or private-label-rights books.
1
Title and synopsis
Title
The title of your book (up to 250 characters).
Release date
Smashwords is shipping preorders to Apple, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo. Learn the benefits of preorders.
For immediate release (will publish to the Smashwords store in minutes).
Make it a preorder: schedule release date in the future. (Visit our preorder help page before you select this option!)
Synopsis
Long description:
The long description of your book appears on your Smashwords book page, and is distributed to most retailers.
Instructions: Your long description will be used to market your book on your Smashwords book page and shared with most retailers. Do not use all capital letters and do not enter e-mail addresses, hyperlinks, book prices, or promotions. Limited to 4,000 characters.
Short description of your book (required):
The short description of your book appears throughout the Smashwords site and is distributed to retailers.
0 characters so far, 400 remain.
Instructions: Your description should be a single paragraph in complete sentences, limited to 400 characters. Do not use all capital letters , and do not enter e-mail addresses, hyperlinks, book prices, or promotions. Line breaks and paragraph breaks are not allowed. To be eligible for the Premium Catalog, your book must have a short description of at least 50 characters excluding spaces (typically about ten or more words).
Language of book
My book is written primarily in
2
Pricing and sampling
Price
Make my book free
Let my readers determine the price
Charge a specific amount for my book:
Price:
$ USD (minimum: $0.99 USD)
Sampling:
Sampling allows readers to read part of your book for free. Choose what percent of the book people will be allowed to read, starting from word one, before they are asked to purchase it. Smashwords recommends at least 15% for full-length books and 30% for short stories. Sampling is a requirement if you want your book distributed in major mobile app catalogs such as Aldiko, which collectively have over 5 million users.
Enable Sampling
Make the first % of my book free.
3
Categorization
Choose a category for your book. Select the most appropriate sub-categorization from the lists as they appear below each other. The primary category is required; the secondary category is optional.
Primary category
Secondary category (optional)
Add a secondary categorization to your book. ⇲
Adult content
In order to protect minors from viewing inappropriate material, please let us know whether this book contains language, situations or images inappropriate for children under 18 years of age.
My book does not contain adult content.
My book contains adult content.
Box Set
Box sets are multiple complete books bundled into one.
No, this is not a box set.
Yes, this is a box set.
4
Tags
Enter one or more keywords with which to tag your book. A maximum of ten tags per book are permitted. Enter each tag, one at a time, into the field below and click the "Add Tag" button to add it. (You may also remove tags by clicking the "Remove" link that appears next to them.)
As you type each keyword, suggestions for common tags used by other Smashwords authors may pop up below the field. You may click one to add it to your book's tags. Tagging this way creates 'folksonomy' that will make it easier for readers to find books about subjects they're interested in. (Tags may contain letters, numbers and spaces.)
(No tags set)
5
Ebook formats
If you're uploading a Word .doc, you can select the formats below in which you'd like to make your book available. The more formats you allow, the more choice you allow your readers.
If you're uploading a professionally designed .epub file, then the selections below will be ignored. With direct ebook upload, your book will only be made available in that format (then, at a later time, you may upload a Microsoft Word .doc file and let us generate your ebook in any of the other formats listed below!)
epub
Your most important format. This is the format Smashwords distributes to the Apple iBookstore, Sony, Kobo, B&N, Aldiko, and others. Also very popular with Smashwords.com customers. EPUB is an open industry format.
Kindle (.mobi)
This is one of the most popular formats for Smashwords.com customers. Mobipocket is an eBook format supported on the Kindle, as well as Windows PCs and many handheld devices. Do not disable this format.
PDF
Portable Document Format, or PDF, is a file format readable by most devices, including handheld e-readers, PDAs, and computers. A good format if your work contains fancy formatting, charts or images.
RTF
Rich Text Format, or RTF, is a cross-platform document format supported by many word processors and devices. Usually pretty good at preserving original formatting from Word documents.
Sony Reader (LRF)
LRF is the format used on older Sony Reader ebook devices. The newer Sony Readers use EPUB.
Palm Doc (PDB)
PalmDoc is a format primarily used on Palm Pilot devices, but readers are available for PalmOS, Symbian OS, Windows Mobile Pocket PC/Smartphone, desktop Windows, and Macintosh.
Plain Text
Plain text is the most widely supported file format, working on nearly all readers and devices. It lacks formatting, but will work anywhere. For best results with plain text, your source document should not contain fancy formatting or images.
Online Reader
The HTML document
If there’s a format you want that you don’t see listed, please let us know!
6
Cover image
This is the book content
Strongly recommended: A cover is required to receive Smashwords homepage exposure and to be eligible for Premium Catalog distribution to our retail partners. Professionally-designed cover images work best.
Cover requirements: Upload a JPEG or PNG file. Image should be at least 1,400 pixels wide with a height greater than width. See our cover FAQ or special blog announcement which explains recommended dimensions (maximum file size: 20MB).
7
Select file of book to publish
This is the book content
You have two upload options.
Recommended: Upload a Microsoft Word .doc file, formatted per the instructions in the Smashwords Style Guide. This will allow us to generate multiple file formats, plus enable browser-based sampling which will make your book more accessible to more e-reading devices.
Optional: Upload an .epub file. This feature is in beta. The file should be DRM-free, and adhere to the best-practices in the Smashwords Style Guide. The file must also be 100% EPUBCHECK compliant. If you upload an .epub, note that, at present, there will be no online sampling, and no additional formats for customers. However, after uploading your epub, you may upload a Microsoft Word .doc file and let us generate the additional ebook formats listed below.
(Maximum file size: 15MB for Word documents, 20MB for ePub files.)
Do not upload anything until you have carefully formatted your manuscript per the requirements in the Smashwords Style Guide.
Note: If you upload a new revision of your book, the older version(s) will remain available to users who bought them, so that they can still read them, if they desire. (As the author or publisher, you will see all revisions.)
And remember: Don't use this form to change an existing book! Go to your Dashboard and use the "Settings" and/or "Upload New Version" links next to your book!
8
Publishing agreement
By clicking “Publish” below:
You have read and hereby agree to abide by the Smashwords Terms of Service (last updated 2015-10-16).
You represent this written work does not violate Smashwords’ Terms of Service (last updated 2015-10-16).
You are the original author and copyright holder of this work, or the exclusive authorized publisher of this work.
You authorize Smashwords, Inc. to publish and distribute your work on Smashwords.com and Smashwords partner sites, per the pricing terms you set forth above.
Yes, I agree. XXXX
You must agree before publishing your book.
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FAQ
Adult Content:
Publish Your Book
Authors and publishers — quick checklist before you proceed:
Do not upload your book until you have implemented the recommendations in The Smashwords Style Guide. Smashwords reserves the right to remove poorly formatted books.
Do not use this page to publish an updated version of a previously uploaded book. Instead, go to your Dashboard and click "Upload a new version."
Do not upload a book unless you are the original author or exclusive publisher. No public-domain or private-label-rights books.
1
Title and synopsis
Title
The title of your book (up to 250 characters).
Release date
Smashwords is shipping preorders to Apple, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo. Learn the benefits of preorders.
For immediate release (will publish to the Smashwords store in minutes).
Make it a preorder: schedule release date in the future. (Visit our preorder help page before you select this option!)
Synopsis
Long description:
The long description of your book appears on your Smashwords book page, and is distributed to most retailers.
Instructions: Your long description will be used to market your book on your Smashwords book page and shared with most retailers. Do not use all capital letters and do not enter e-mail addresses, hyperlinks, book prices, or promotions. Limited to 4,000 characters.
Short description of your book (required):
The short description of your book appears throughout the Smashwords site and is distributed to retailers.
0 characters so far, 400 remain.
Instructions: Your description should be a single paragraph in complete sentences, limited to 400 characters. Do not use all capital letters , and do not enter e-mail addresses, hyperlinks, book prices, or promotions. Line breaks and paragraph breaks are not allowed. To be eligible for the Premium Catalog, your book must have a short description of at least 50 characters excluding spaces (typically about ten or more words).
Language of book
My book is written primarily in
2
Pricing and sampling
Price
Make my book free
Let my readers determine the price
Charge a specific amount for my book:
Price:
$ USD (minimum: $0.99 USD)
Sampling:
Sampling allows readers to read part of your book for free. Choose what percent of the book people will be allowed to read, starting from word one, before they are asked to purchase it. Smashwords recommends at least 15% for full-length books and 30% for short stories. Sampling is a requirement if you want your book distributed in major mobile app catalogs such as Aldiko, which collectively have over 5 million users.
Enable Sampling
Make the first % of my book free.
3
Categorization
Choose a category for your book. Select the most appropriate sub-categorization from the lists as they appear below each other. The primary category is required; the secondary category is optional.
Primary category
Secondary category (optional)
Add a secondary categorization to your book. ⇲
Adult content
In order to protect minors from viewing inappropriate material, please let us know whether this book contains language, situations or images inappropriate for children under 18 years of age.
My book does not contain adult content.
My book contains adult content.
Box Set
Box sets are multiple complete books bundled into one.
No, this is not a box set.
Yes, this is a box set.
4
Tags
Enter one or more keywords with which to tag your book. A maximum of ten tags per book are permitted. Enter each tag, one at a time, into the field below and click the "Add Tag" button to add it. (You may also remove tags by clicking the "Remove" link that appears next to them.)
As you type each keyword, suggestions for common tags used by other Smashwords authors may pop up below the field. You may click one to add it to your book's tags. Tagging this way creates 'folksonomy' that will make it easier for readers to find books about subjects they're interested in. (Tags may contain letters, numbers and spaces.)
(No tags set)
5
Ebook formats
If you're uploading a Word .doc, you can select the formats below in which you'd like to make your book available. The more formats you allow, the more choice you allow your readers.
If you're uploading a professionally designed .epub file, then the selections below will be ignored. With direct ebook upload, your book will only be made available in that format (then, at a later time, you may upload a Microsoft Word .doc file and let us generate your ebook in any of the other formats listed below!)
epub
Your most important format. This is the format Smashwords distributes to the Apple iBookstore, Sony, Kobo, B&N, Aldiko, and others. Also very popular with Smashwords.com customers. EPUB is an open industry format.
Kindle (.mobi)
This is one of the most popular formats for Smashwords.com customers. Mobipocket is an eBook format supported on the Kindle, as well as Windows PCs and many handheld devices. Do not disable this format.
Portable Document Format, or PDF, is a file format readable by most devices, including handheld e-readers, PDAs, and computers. A good format if your work contains fancy formatting, charts or images.
RTF
Rich Text Format, or RTF, is a cross-platform document format supported by many word processors and devices. Usually pretty good at preserving original formatting from Word documents.
Sony Reader (LRF)
LRF is the format used on older Sony Reader ebook devices. The newer Sony Readers use EPUB.
Palm Doc (PDB)
PalmDoc is a format primarily used on Palm Pilot devices, but readers are available for PalmOS, Symbian OS, Windows Mobile Pocket PC/Smartphone, desktop Windows, and Macintosh.
Plain Text
Plain text is the most widely supported file format, working on nearly all readers and devices. It lacks formatting, but will work anywhere. For best results with plain text, your source document should not contain fancy formatting or images.
Online Reader
The HTML document
If there’s a format you want that you don’t see listed, please let us know!
6
Cover image
This is the book content
Strongly recommended: A cover is required to receive Smashwords homepage exposure and to be eligible for Premium Catalog distribution to our retail partners. Professionally-designed cover images work best.
Cover requirements: Upload a JPEG or PNG file. Image should be at least 1,400 pixels wide with a height greater than width. See our cover FAQ or special blog announcement which explains recommended dimensions (maximum file size: 20MB).
7
Select file of book to publish
This is the book content
You have two upload options.
Recommended: Upload a Microsoft Word .doc file, formatted per the instructions in the Smashwords Style Guide. This will allow us to generate multiple file formats, plus enable browser-based sampling which will make your book more accessible to more e-reading devices.
Optional: Upload an .epub file. This feature is in beta. The file should be DRM-free, and adhere to the best-practices in the Smashwords Style Guide. The file must also be 100% EPUBCHECK compliant. If you upload an .epub, note that, at present, there will be no online sampling, and no additional formats for customers. However, after uploading your epub, you may upload a Microsoft Word .doc file and let us generate the additional ebook formats listed below.
(Maximum file size: 15MB for Word documents, 20MB for ePub files.)
Do not upload anything until you have carefully formatted your manuscript per the requirements in the Smashwords Style Guide.
Note: If you upload a new revision of your book, the older version(s) will remain available to users who bought them, so that they can still read them, if they desire. (As the author or publisher, you will see all revisions.)
And remember: Don't use this form to change an existing book! Go to your Dashboard and use the "Settings" and/or "Upload New Version" links next to your book!
8
Publishing agreement
By clicking “Publish” below:
You have read and hereby agree to abide by the Smashwords Terms of Service (last updated 2015-10-16).
You represent this written work does not violate Smashwords’ Terms of Service (last updated 2015-10-16).
You are the original author and copyright holder of this work, or the exclusive authorized publisher of this work.
You authorize Smashwords, Inc. to publish and distribute your work on Smashwords.com and Smashwords partner sites, per the pricing terms you set forth above.
Yes, I agree. XXXX
You must agree before publishing your book.
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Copyright © 2015 Smashwords, Inc. All rights reserved.
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