Creating a New Book in My Dashboard

Creating a Book in Authoring Studio

Introduction

Your starting step is to create a new book in My Dashboard. The process is simple and adaptable regardless of whether you are an experienced writer or just starting out. 

Opening the Book Creation Wizard

Locate the Create Book button on My Dashboard and click on it to open the Create New Book wizard. You can change any information you input at any time.

Step 1: Project Information

The first step in starting a new book project on My Dashboard is to enter the necessary project information. The information you will need to enter are as follows: 


Working Title: Enter your book's working title here; this is the name that will be used to identify it while it is still in the stages of preparation.

Having entered a title, you can either click the Finish button to create the book or continue through the remaining four optional steps of the wizard.
Note: Please note that the book title in the studio is not changeable, but it can be modified when publishing in the store.



Language of the book: Decide which language is used most frequently in your work. Your book will reach the proper readership if you use the right audience.





Visible to everyone: Tick this box if you want your book to be visible to everyone on the system. Be aware that by doing so, all people on the system can see or read the book. However, it is not necessary to tick this box to invite people to read or collaborate on the book. To invite people, please use the function on My Dashboard or the Book Detail page.



License: Select the copyright license that best reflects your goals for distributing and protecting your work. Choose a license from a variety that matches the degree of restrictions or openness you prefer. 





Description: Create a powerful summary that captures the core of your book project. These descriptions are only visible in the studio.

Please note that when publishing a book in a store, it is possible to change the description.


Step 2: Metadata

Metadata helps identify and define your book after supplying the basic project information. These data are placed in the EPUB manifest and constitute part of the book's details.



Let us examine the essential metadata fields you must complete:

Author: Enter the name of the author(s) who worked on the book in the "Author" field. This guarantees accurate attribution and acknowledgment of the project's creative ideas.



Title: Indicate your book's full title. Because it acts as a vital identifier for readers and possible partners, the title is extremely important.



Publisher: Enter the name of the publisher who is in charge of publishing or distributing your book, if applicable. This section gives readers useful information while also establishing the background of the publishing process.


Step 3: Creation Mode

It is time to select your book's creation mode after supplying the project's first metadata and information. The various choices available are:



Scratch: Choose this option if you wish to write a book from scratch with no existing parts or chapters. With complete creative freedom to plan and construct your book from scratch in this mode, you can start from scratch.



Based on Another Book: Select this option if you want to base your book's content and structure on the bookstore and themes of another book that is already available on the system. By giving you a handy place to start, it enables you to modify and build upon an existing structure while including your original material.



Import from DOCX or EPUB: With this choice, you can add material from a DOCX or EPUB file to your new book. If you have already written your book or have information in these formats, you may speed up the creation process by importing it into My Dashboard. This will save you time and work.


Step 4: Cover

You can include a visually appealing cover image in the final step of producing your book in My Dashboard. Let us investigate the specifics:


Cover Image: Include an image that will be used as your book's cover in the upload. Select a cover that captures the soul of your story and intrigues potential readers because the cover will serve as readers' first impression of your work.


Title of Cover: Give the picture on your cover a succinct title. If you have numerous versions or variations of a cover image, this title aids in identifying and separating them.


Creator of cover: Recognize the author or artist who was in charge of creating the cover image, if appropriate. Giving due acknowledgment to the artist acknowledges their effort and guarantees that intellectual property rights are respected.


License: Choose a license that specifies how your cover image may be used and distributed. Choose a license that corresponds to the degree of sharing, reuse, and protection you seek.




You can complete the construction of your book after filling out the information for the cover image. You can continue modifying and editing the details of your book on the Book Details page after clicking the Finish button.



You have successfully created your book and are now prepared to start the publishing process.

​Enjoy your writing!

FAQ(s)

1. What information do I need to enter in the Project Information step?
You'll need to enter the working title, and language, choose visibility settings, select a license, and provide a book description. However, among these options, providing a working title is the only mandatory requirement.

2. Can I change the book title later?
The book title in the studio is not changeable, but it can be modified when published in the store.

3. Can I make changes to the information I provide during the book creation process?
Yes, you have the flexibility to revise any information you input during the book creation process at any time. In the studio, the book title is the only element that cannot be altered, but you can modify it when publishing in the store.

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