Convert Your Word Short Story Collection to ePub3 for Smashwords

Ready to publish your short story collection on Smashwords? Converting your Word document to ePub3 format doesn't have to be a technical nightmare. DocBookMaker specializes in transforming your carefully crafted stories into professional ePub3 files that meet Smashwords' strict formatting requirements.

Why ePub3 for Your Short Story Collection?

Smashwords distributes to major retailers like Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo—all of which prefer ePub3 format. Unlike automated converters that often break story breaks or mess up chapter divisions, our manual conversion process ensures each story in your collection maintains its intended formatting and flow.

What We Convert

We accept your short story collection in multiple formats:

  • Microsoft Word (.docx files)
  • Google Docs
  • Text-based PDF documents
  • TXT and RTF files

Our team manually converts your manuscript into a single, polished ePub3 file that's compatible with all major reading platforms and passes Smashwords' automated quality checks.

Perfect for Story Collections

Short story collections have unique formatting needs—clear story breaks, proper chapter divisions, and consistent styling throughout. We understand how to handle multiple stories within one document, ensuring readers can navigate seamlessly between your tales. Whether you're publishing literary fiction, sci-fi anthologies, or romance collections, we maintain the professional presentation your work deserves.

Professional Service, Fast Delivery

Starting at just $79, our conversion service includes manual formatting review, proper metadata setup, and quality testing. You'll receive your ePub3 file within 72 hours, ready to upload directly to Smashwords. We handle the technical details so you can focus on what matters—getting your stories into readers' hands.

Note: We specialize in text-based manuscripts and don't convert graphic novels, comics, or heavily illustrated books.

Ready to publish your short story collection on Smashwords? Contact us today to start your Word to ePub3 conversion and take the next step toward reaching readers worldwide.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, we manually review each story in your collection and create consistent, professional formatting throughout while preserving intentional style differences that serve your creative vision.
Absolutely. Our ePub3 files are specifically formatted to meet Smashwords' technical requirements and pass their automated Autovetter system without issues.
We create proper chapter breaks between stories and ensure clear navigation. Readers will be able to jump between stories using their e-reader's table of contents, and story breaks are visually distinct.
Our manual conversion process handles complex Word documents expertly. We'll clean up inconsistent formatting while preserving intentional style choices like italics for thoughts or special text treatments for story titles.

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