[stylist] 1. book publication questions (Sarah)

[April Brown]

Hello Sarah,

      You have a lot of questions.  I'll copy and paste them to answer them as best as I can.

1.  How do I combine the two so I can upload them to Amazon and the other publication services?  

It is uploaded as two separate files.  On the Amazon upload page, you upload the document in document format.  A little lower down the page, you upload the book cover.  

2.   Does the cover need to be in a different file format? 

My notes state that Amazon requires a JPG for the cover.  Depending on the program you are using, you can do a "save as" or an "export" feature and save as a JPG.  Amazon may have updated and allow a PDF.  Best to have both.

3.  Do I need someone sighted to help me upload the book?

I tried with VoiceOver last year, and it was accessible then.  It might be a good idea to have someone available in case you need them, probably not necessary.  Though it does seem there may have been a tricky spot.  If you are good with your screen reader it should be fine.

4.  Has anyone used draft 2 digital, and is it accessible?
Yes.  I use Draft2Digital.  I have not attempted to use their site with VoiceOver since they updated the site last spring. 

I still have a pinhole of vision and am trying to use it as long as I can.  As well as, learning VoiceOver for the days I can't use my remaining vision.

Good luck!  And let us know the upload process goes for you.

April Brown

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>   Good afternoon. My first book is a word document, and the cover is a PDF. How do I combine the two so I can upload them to Amazon and the other publication services? Does the cover need to be in a different file format? Do I need someone sighted to help me upload the book? Has anyone used draft 2 digital, and is it accessible? Thank you. 
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