How to get a Scrivener doc onto a Kindle

Trust me, this will change your life.

1. Compile your Scrivener document into an RTF

• Open your Scrivener document
• Go to File –> Compile
• Select the chapters and scenes you wish to include in this version of your manuscript
• Select ‘Compile for RTF Word compatible’ (you may wish to choose a different type of document, I use RTF to retain formatting)
• Hit ‘Compile’

2. Email your .RTF to your Kindle

• Find out your Kindle email address. To do this go to Your Account –> Manage Your Kindle –> Personal Document Settings.
• Ensure your regular email address is in the ‘Approved Personal Document Email List’ (if it isn’t you can add it)
• Open your email, add your .RTF attachment, and send your document to your Kindle email address

3. Sync Kindle and your manuscript shall appear!

It really is that simple. I’ve done this so I can proof my manuscript-in-progress while on public transport / in bed / on the beach.

- thanks to Ivan Salcedo who taught me how to do this.