EPUB formatting guides, indie publishing tips, and product updates.https://libba.app/en-ushttps://libba.app/articles/epubcheck-errors-explained/https://libba.app/articles/epubcheck-errors-explained/A plain-English reference for the EPUBCheck errors indie authors actually hit — RSC-005, RSC-001, OPF-003, PKG-006 and more — with what causes each and how to fix it.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/format-book-on-ipad-chromebook-mobile/https://libba.app/articles/format-book-on-ipad-chromebook-mobile/Yes, you can format an ebook without a Mac or Windows PC. What works on an iPad, a Chromebook and a mobile phone, what each is best for, and when a bigger screen helps.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/format-text-messages-in-a-novel/https://libba.app/articles/format-text-messages-in-a-novel/The ways authors show text messages in fiction, why screenshots and images cause problems in ebooks, and how to format texting scenes that read well on Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books and phones.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/how-to-choose-kdp-categories/https://libba.app/articles/how-to-choose-kdp-categories/A free, step-by-step way to choose your three Amazon KDP categories: read the Best Sellers Rank on books like yours, spot the categories they share, and find the ones where a new book can stand out.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/how-to-choose-kdp-keywords/https://libba.app/articles/how-to-choose-kdp-keywords/A plain-English guide to Amazon KDP keywords: what to put in the seven boxes, the words Amazon rejects, the space most authors waste, and free ways to find the phrases readers actually search for.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/how-to-write-also-by-page/https://libba.app/articles/how-to-write-also-by-page/What to put on your ebook's Also By page, how to list a series in reading order, where the page belongs, and how to keep store links right for Kindle, Kobo and Apple Books.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/how-to-write-amazon-book-description/https://libba.app/articles/how-to-write-amazon-book-description/How to write an Amazon book description that sells, format it with the bold text and headings KDP allows, stay within the 4,000-character limit, and avoid the content Amazon rejects.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/why-scene-breaks-disappear-in-ebooks/https://libba.app/articles/why-scene-breaks-disappear-in-ebooks/Blank-line scene breaks vanish at the bottom of a page, ornaments turn into empty boxes, and images disappear in dark mode. Why scene breaks go wrong in ebooks, and how to make them show on every device.Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/formatting-your-first-ebook/https://libba.app/articles/formatting-your-first-ebook/Publishing your first ebook and don't know where to start with formatting? This guide explains what you actually need to do — without the technical overwhelm.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/libba-free-vs-pro/https://libba.app/articles/libba-free-vs-pro/Exactly what's included in Libba's free tier and what Pro unlocks. No hidden gotchas — a clear breakdown before you decide.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/libba-vs-atticus/https://libba.app/articles/libba-vs-atticus/Comparing Libba and Atticus for indie authors. Browser-based vs desktop, EPUB import, pricing, and which tool fits your workflow.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/libba-vs-calibre/https://libba.app/articles/libba-vs-calibre/Calibre is often recommended as a free alternative for ebook formatting. Here's why it isn't really a formatting tool — and what to use instead.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/update-back-matter-across-backlist/https://libba.app/articles/update-back-matter-across-backlist/Adding a new book to your catalogue? Here's the most efficient way to update the 'Also By' and back matter links across every EPUB in your backlist without editing files one at a time.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/what-is-back-matter/https://libba.app/articles/what-is-back-matter/Back matter is the section at the end of your ebook after the story ends. Here's what it should include, why retailer links need to be different per store, and how to manage it.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/what-is-epub-validation/https://libba.app/articles/what-is-epub-validation/EPUB validation explained for indie authors. What EPUBCheck actually checks, why retailers reject files, and how to produce EPUBs that pass.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/why-word-document-looks-bad-as-ebook/https://libba.app/articles/why-word-document-looks-bad-as-ebook/Uploaded your Word doc to KDP and it looks broken? Here's why Word formatting doesn't translate to ebooks — and the right workflow to get professional results.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/epub-formatting-guides-hub/https://libba.app/articles/epub-formatting-guides-hub/A complete hub of EPUB formatting guides: KDP setup, Kobo rejection fixes, Windows workflows, Vellum alternatives, and EPUB migration tutorials.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/format-book-on-windows-like-vellum/https://libba.app/articles/format-book-on-windows-like-vellum/Want Vellum-style quality on Windows? Use this practical EPUB formatting workflow to get clean, professional output without Mac-only tools.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/format-ebook-for-kdp-without-vellum-or-mac/https://libba.app/articles/format-ebook-for-kdp-without-vellum-or-mac/Need to publish on KDP from Windows or Linux? This guide shows a simple, non-technical EPUB workflow without Vellum or Mac-only tools.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/format-once-publish-kindle-kobo-apple/https://libba.app/articles/format-once-publish-kindle-kobo-apple/Wide publishing should not require duplicate formatting work. Use this workflow to prepare one clean source and publish across major ebook retailers.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/import-epub-from-vellum-or-atticus/https://libba.app/articles/import-epub-from-vellum-or-atticus/Migrating from Vellum or Atticus? Import existing EPUB files, preserve core structure, and clean formatting without starting over.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/import-old-epub-clean-formatting/https://libba.app/articles/import-old-epub-clean-formatting/Imported EPUB looks wrong? Clean old EPUB files, fix inconsistent styling, and rebuild for Kindle, Kobo, and Apple Books compatibility.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/vellum-for-windows/https://libba.app/articles/vellum-for-windows/Looking for Vellum on Windows? Here is the practical alternative path for indie authors who want Vellum-quality EPUB output without buying a Mac.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/why-epub-gets-rejected-by-kdp/https://libba.app/articles/why-epub-gets-rejected-by-kdp/If KDP rejected your EPUB, this guide explains the most common errors and the fastest fixes so your ebook passes validation.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/why-epub-rejected-by-kobo-not-kdp/https://libba.app/articles/why-epub-rejected-by-kobo-not-kdp/If your ebook passed Amazon KDP but failed on Kobo, this guide explains why platform checks differ and how to fix rejection issues fast.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/epub-vs-pdf/https://libba.app/articles/epub-vs-pdf/Confused about EPUB and PDF? Learn the key differences, when to use each format, and which one is right for your book publishing goals.Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/format-epub-for-kdp/https://libba.app/articles/format-epub-for-kdp/Step-by-step guide to format an ebook for KDP with fewer validation issues, including a workflow for authors publishing without Vellum or a Mac.Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/vellum-alternatives-windows/https://libba.app/articles/vellum-alternatives-windows/Mac-only Vellum costs $250. Here are strong Vellum alternatives that work on Windows, including browser-based and cross-platform options.Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/what-is-libba/https://libba.app/articles/what-is-libba/Libba is a browser-based EPUB formatting tool and Vellum alternative for Windows, Mac, and iPad with clean, retailer-ready exports.Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://libba.app/articles/why-epub-only/https://libba.app/articles/why-epub-only/Most formatting tools try to do everything. We chose to focus on one thing: high-quality EPUBs. Here's why.Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT