Font and size for an e-book

Mark Moore · Dec 23, 2011

Is there any particular font and/or size that's required for self-publishing on Kindle, Smashwords, etc., or will each service automatically convert the text? What about margins, spacing, etc.? I'm currently using Jarte's default (11-point Calibri) and want to know if that's okay.

merrihiatt · Dec 23, 2011

Smashwords and Kindle don't like point sizes over 18. I generally stick with the old standard of 12 point in Times New Roman. Kindle users can change the font and point size, so if you start with a basic standard, you'll be good.

Dario · Dec 23, 2011

I'm 100% with Merrihiatt: 12pt TNR. Serif fonts are always easier to read over a distance, too.

thothguard51 · Dec 23, 2011

I sent my WIP to my kindle Fire, 12pt New Courier and it reads just fine without me having to enlarge it...

Silver-Midnight · Dec 23, 2011

I think 12 point Times New Roman would be fine. I know that a lot publishers like that one, and 12 point Courier New.

Font and size for an e-book

Mark Moore

merrihiatt

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Dario

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thothguard51

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Silver-Midnight