Step-by-Step Guide to Create a Ready-to-Publish Book

Vendor Panel: Step-by-Step Guide to Adding and Creating Books in PUBNiTO

Accessing the Book Page

Go to the Publishing Panel and click on Books.


Creating a Book

On the Books page, click on Create New Book to get started.


Step Zero

Before filling out your data, you should choose a book type. The book type you choose impacts the level of protection, availability of features, and format support.

Selecting the Book Type
By clicking on the Book Type dropdown menu, you will see two options: Basic and Advanced.


Basic: Your book will be in EPUB3 format with simple protection.
Advanced: Your book can be in EPUB3, PDF, or audiobook formats, along with higher security features.

Clone from Another Book
If you wish to start your advanced book based on an existing one, you can check the Clone from Another Book box.


Select from Existing Books
You can choose from existing advanced books to select a template or sourcebook from which your new book will inherit its metadata.


Submit
Once done, click on Submit to move on to the next steps.

Step 1: Metadata

In this step, you will provide essential information about your book. This metadata ensures your book is properly cataloged and presented to readers.



Language: Your book is automatically saved in the bookstore's default language.

Book File Format: You can choose from EPUB3, PDF, or audiobook formats for your advanced books.


Book Type: Name the type of book, such as interactive, fixed, or reflowable, for books you have cloned.



Publisher: Enter the name of the book's publisher.



Title: Enter the book's original title.


Description: Describe your book clearly.



Tag: Add tags that describe your book's content. These tags can influence where your book is displayed in the bookstore and the peer groups you are compared against.



Publication Date: Select the original publishing date or choose the current day.

ISBN: Enter your book's ISBN number.

Save Button or Save and Next Step Button: You can save changes by clicking on Save, or you can save and proceed by clicking on Save and Next Step.


Step 2: Book File

Upload your book file in the desired format.
Note: For the basic book type, you can upload an EPUB file exclusively at this stage. However, for the advanced book type and the format designated during the metadata step, you can upload the book file in accordance with the selected format.



Book File: Upload your book file (maximum 400MB).

Step 3: Categories

Select subjects that best categorize your book. This helps readers find your book among relevant titles.



Subjects
Choose subjects from the drop-down menu to categorize your book. Select one or more subjects that best describe it. If a subject has attributes and values, a window will be displayed for you to make a selection.

Step 4: Media

Your book cover is the face of your work. Upload a proper cover image to make your book visually appealing to potential readers.



Book Cover Image: Upload a proper cover photo in JPG or 24-bit PNG format. The image size should be 400x600 pixels.

Step 5: Author

Here, you will provide information about the author or authors of the book.



You have the option to Select from Existing Authors or Create New Authors.

Choosing from the Available Authors
Select from Existing Authors: In this field, you can search for the desired author by typing their name. A list of results will appear based on your input. From the search results, select the author you intend to associate with your book.


Author type in this Book: Use the drop-down menu to specify the author's role, such as writer, reviewer, etc.


Add Button: Click to confirm the author's selection.


Creating a New Author
If the author is not in the existing list, click the Create New Authors button. Following this action, a window for entering information about the new author will appear.


Author Type in This Book: Select one of the available roles, such as author, reviewer, etc., from the dropdown menu.


Name: Enter the author's full name for proper attribution.


Description: Provide a concise author description to give readers a quick overview.


Image: Upload an author image for visual identity.


Biography: Share a comprehensive author biography for a deeper connection.


Quote: Add a noteworthy author quote to engage readers.


Website: Include a link to the author's website for further exploration.


Facebook: You can provide a link to the author's Facebook page, allowing readers to engage with the author in a social context.


Instagram: In this section, include a link to the author's Instagram profile, which is a platform focused on visual content. It enables readers to connect with the author and explore their visual storytelling.


Add Authors or Cancel: After entering the author's details, you have the choice to confirm and add the author by clicking Add Authors. Alternatively, if you need to cancel or make further adjustments, you can use the Cancel button. This provides flexibility and control over the author selection process.


Note: The definition of roles such as translator and narrator is done in the administrator console.

Step 6: Price

Decide whether your book will be free or priced, and set the appropriate cost. You can also choose to allow or restrict downloading a free sample of your book.



Price/Free Button: Choose whether you want to sell your book or offer it for free.


Price Field: If your book is for sale, please enter the desired price in this field.


Renting 
If you intend to offer your book for rent, you have the option to activate weekly, monthly, and annual rental choices. Enabling each of these options will display a price field below, where you can specify the rental fee. However, if you prefer to offer the book for rent for free, simply enter "0".
Note: You also have the option to enable multiple rental choices if desired.

Sample Book: By activating this option, users will have a limited opportunity to preview and read your book, typically for a defined period, such as ten minutes, prior to making a purchase.

Note: The duration of the book's sample access is determined in the administrator console.

Publication Status

After completing all the steps related to creating the book, click on Save. Your book will be placed on the pending list and will require approval by the bookstore's owner for final publication.



FAQ(s) 

1. What are the steps involved in creating a book in PUBNiTO?
The book creation process involves several steps:
Step Zero: Selecting Book Type
Choose between "Basic" and "Advanced" book types, impacting security levels, features, and supported formats.
Step 1: Metadata
Enter essential book information like language, format, publisher, title, description, tags, publication date, and ISBN.
Step 2: Book File
Upload the book file in the selected format (EPUB3, PDF, or audiobook).
Step 3: Categories
Select relevant subjects to categorize the book.
Step 4: Media
Upload a book cover image in JPG or PNG format (400x600 pixels).
Step 5: Author
Select from existing authors or create new ones, providing details like name, role, description, image, biography, and social media links.
Step 6: Price
Set the book price, enable rent options (weekly, monthly, yearly), and activate the sample book feature for previews. Save the book for review and approval by the bookstore's owner before publication.
Additional Note: If rich custom metadata is already designed, it will be integrated into the respective steps of the book creation process.

2. How do I choose between "Basic" and "Advanced" book types during book creation?
The book type (Basic or Advanced) impacts features and security when creating a book. You can select this during Step Zero of the book creation process.

3. How can I activate the sample book feature during book creation?
During the pricing stage of book creation, you can activate the sample book option to allow users a limited preview before purchase.

4. What role does the Administrator Console play in setting the duration of sample book access?
The Administrator Console allows owners to determine the duration of user sample book access.

5. What is the status of a newly created book before final publication?
After creating a book, it is saved as pending and requires approval by the bookstore owner for final publication.

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