ISBN Check
Required for publishing - Verifies your book has a valid ISBN number in the metadata. EPUB generation fails without an ISBN.
Book Publishing Checklist
Click Generate E-Book or Print Ready PDF to run automated checks that verify your book is ready for publishing.
Generation Check Features
- Automated validation - Runs all checks instantly when generating
- Clear error reporting - Shows exactly what needs fixing with helpful messages
- Progress tracking - Visual indicators show which checks passed or failed
- Publishing readiness - Ensures your book meets industry standards
Quick Fix Navigation
Each checklist item includes a Fix button that automatically jumps you to the section where you need to make changes. Click the button next to any failed check to navigate directly to the relevant settings or content area.
Validation Checks
Cover Image Check
Required for publishing - Confirms a cover image is uploaded and properly configured. Professional appearance requires a cover.
Copyright ISBN Check
Publishing best practice - Checks if ISBN appears in your copyright page. Helps readers verify book authenticity.
Image Alt Text Check
Accessibility compliance - Ensures all images have descriptive alt text for screen readers and accessibility standards.
How Validation Works
Automatic scanning runs when you click Generate E-Book. Critical errors (ISBN, cover image) prevent EPUB creation, while warnings (copyright ISBN, alt text) allow generation but suggest improvements.
Fix any errors before generating - use the Book Metadata screen to add missing ISBN or cover image.
Next Steps
After all checks pass, your book is ready to publish. See export your book to EPUB, export an ebook PDF, or export a print-ready PDF for details on each output format. The auto-generated table of contents is built during export.