Digital Book Publishing with iBooks Author and Pages

Creating a professional, engaging digital book requires more than just typing text into a document. This course introduces you to the essentials of digital publishing, guiding you through the process of designing beautiful, interactive layouts for Apple Books. You will transition from basic text files to fully structured multi-touch books, learning how to manage typography, embed interactive elements, and prepare your files for seamless distribution. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of digital book design and EPUB standards - Navigate the iBooks Author interface and transition smoothly to modern Pages workflows - Create structured layouts using both fixed-format and reflowable templates - Apply modern typography, styling, and media integration best practices - Configure interactive elements, tables of contents, and navigation menus - Prepare and export your completed digital books for publication on Apple Books The course starts with fundamental digital publishing concepts and layout terminology before moving into practical step-by-step design techniques. You will read through clear explanations and structured examples to build your publishing confidence. This course is designed for aspiring authors, educators, and self-publishers who are new to digital book design, with no prior design or publishing experience required. Start reading today to turn your manuscript into a polished digital book.