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Originally Posted by Sydney's Mom
What programs do you recommend to convert TXT to AZW (I know I can send it to Amazon, but I would like to do it myself). Thanks, Debra
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Debra -- you don't even have to convert at all. Just transfer the .txt file to your Kindle using the USB cable. The Kindle will use the file name (without the .txt) as the title of the book.
I do this a lot to load reading lists onto my Kindle. For example, when I'm reading a series, I'll create a text file using WordPad (since I'm on a Windows computer) and list the books in order. Sometimes I include the book description. This provides a nice substitute for losing the "blurb" on the back (or jacket flaps) of a paper book.
The attachment is a text file that is currently living in my Kindle.
Converting a text file to a MobiPocket file won't do anything more for you than just putting the text file as it is onto the Kindle. But, if you want a "book" with bold text, italics, titles, etc. then use your word processor and create a .rtf or .html file. Import that into the book-making tools as described by Leep and wallcraft and much of the formatting is retained.