tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583792441725730107.post2503183637281900945..comments2024-01-01T10:08:16.071-08:00Comments on Chris Longmuir, Crime Writer: Did Santa put a Kindle in your Stocking?Chris Longmuirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02488093821886798927noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583792441725730107.post-58611180448664077212012-02-04T02:41:37.607-08:002012-02-04T02:41:37.607-08:00Sorry to be hi-jacking your blog with this, Chris....Sorry to be hi-jacking your blog with this, Chris. I actually did do that with another file but I'll try again. I think the problem then was anchoring the cover image. But don't waste more of your time on this. I'll email you to let you know what happens.Bill Kirtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07675643113010061969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583792441725730107.post-27665235598208023362012-02-03T09:11:38.989-08:002012-02-03T09:11:38.989-08:00Open your Word document in MS Word then do a '...Open your Word document in MS Word then do a 'Save As' and click the arrow on the end of the save as file box where it says 'Word Document' and from the drop down list click on 'Web Page, Filtered' that will save it as an HTML file which you can then import into MobiPocket Creator to do the conversion. Try it and see if it works any better.Chris Longmuirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02488093821886798927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583792441725730107.post-7436303443737809992012-02-03T09:06:52.233-08:002012-02-03T09:06:52.233-08:00Yes, I have your guide, Chris, but this was pre-fo...Yes, I have your guide, Chris, but this was pre-formatted by the publisher. I've tried with it as Word as well as pdf doc and the page breaks just don't get through. Not important, I shall overcome.Bill Kirtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07675643113010061969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583792441725730107.post-44115406018899149782012-02-03T08:58:50.152-08:002012-02-03T08:58:50.152-08:00Bill, you should have saved your Word file as HTML...Bill, you should have saved your Word file as HTML first (In Word that's 'Web Page, Filtered' in the Save as box. My page breaks always stick. Never tried to convert a PDF file through MobiPocket Creator though. Haven't you got my Formatting for Kindle Guide?Chris Longmuirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02488093821886798927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583792441725730107.post-57533143587661376792012-02-03T08:04:55.462-08:002012-02-03T08:04:55.462-08:00Hardly a techie, Chris. I spent far too long today...Hardly a techie, Chris. I spent far too long today trying to convert a Word doc, then a PDF file into a mobi format to view on Kindle and iPad. (I'll get a review copy from the publisher but I wanted to try it for myself.) I was using mobipocketcreator but couldn't get it to accept page breaks. Grrrr. Techie phase over until the next tempting bit of software comes along.Bill Kirtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07675643113010061969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583792441725730107.post-74564234941915716922012-02-03T06:18:33.133-08:002012-02-03T06:18:33.133-08:00Thanks for all the lovely comments. I see you'...Thanks for all the lovely comments. I see you're becoming a techie convert, Bill. Have fun with the iPad. Hope you enjoy my book(s) Linn. And Myra, the new book is at the halfway mark and it's slow going. I wish my characters would get their fingers out and provide me with some much needed action! Ho Hum, back to work!Chris Longmuirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02488093821886798927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583792441725730107.post-17592151320017579192012-02-03T05:17:47.043-08:002012-02-03T05:17:47.043-08:00It's so easy to use a Kindle and download new ...It's so easy to use a Kindle and download new writers at little cost,even if some of them turn out to be not very good!<br />And how is your own new book coming along,Chris? We're all waiting for it!myraduffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697152063675260518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583792441725730107.post-3802074102280970972011-12-29T00:32:20.451-08:002011-12-29T00:32:20.451-08:00Always worth paying a visit - you are such an acti...Always worth paying a visit - you are such an active lady and I don't know how you find time to do so much! Chris Longmuir is on my own Kindle .... so like Bill, my reading for 2012 is already set up! Have a very Happy New Year.Linn B Halton and Lucy Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17819488236541746062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583792441725730107.post-65500760350432949612011-12-27T04:03:57.234-08:002011-12-27T04:03:57.234-08:00No doubt about it, Chris, the ease and convenience...No doubt about it, Chris, the ease and convenience of Kindle has changed the way we read - even though 'real' books are still better. Add to that the fact that my son gave me an iPad for Xmas and I may not have contact with paper for several months. All the best for 2012.Bill Kirtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07675643113010061969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583792441725730107.post-57544370357251908692011-12-27T01:38:06.079-08:002011-12-27T01:38:06.079-08:00Thanks for the comments and I'm glad everyone ...Thanks for the comments and I'm glad everyone is enjoying their Kindles, it's the best gadget ever.Chris Longmuirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02488093821886798927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583792441725730107.post-49438735613509749292011-12-27T01:26:58.052-08:002011-12-27T01:26:58.052-08:00I've loved my kindle for over a year now - so ...I've loved my kindle for over a year now - so quick to download all those lovely books waiting to be read!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583792441725730107.post-52641662626921753072011-12-26T13:13:39.456-08:002011-12-26T13:13:39.456-08:00Looking good Chris! I'm a Kindle convert too -...Looking good Chris! I'm a Kindle convert too - never would have believed it. Your advice to sample the writing first is absolutely right on. There are some books (indie and traditional) that don't live up to our expectations and having the opportunity to read a bit before purchasing is a great option! We do want our readers to be delighted with their downloads.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05412397722654867858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583792441725730107.post-1248125017179650042011-12-26T07:35:17.929-08:002011-12-26T07:35:17.929-08:00Enjoy Boxing Day and enjoy reading on your Kindle,...Enjoy Boxing Day and enjoy reading on your Kindle, Sony, iPad or whatever e-reader you choose to use!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09430429165603634058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583792441725730107.post-60517218824619558922011-12-26T07:18:28.410-08:002011-12-26T07:18:28.410-08:00Happy Kindling Chris - and happy Boxing Day too!Happy Kindling Chris - and happy Boxing Day too!Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01831786754054878605noreply@blogger.com