lulu.com rejected for conversion software link

lordshell · 09-09-2011, 01:46 PM

Hey,

I've converted my RTF novel over to an epub via Calibre and then edited it via Sigil for lulu.com. I've had to do several revisions because of various problems. I've fixed all of them, except for one, which baffles me.

The rejections have said: Your eBook (cover, description or content) cannot contain links to other sites, products or upsell of other items. Conversion software links are not acceptable.

I have no idea what they're talking about. It sounds like there's a link to Calibre in there somewhere. But I can't find a one. I don't use the default Calibre cover and I certainly never put a link of my own in there. My frustration level is getting critical, so anyone with useful suggestions would be a godsend.

-lordshell

kovidgoyal · 09-09-2011, 01:55 PM

I'm guessing they are complaining about the "book producer" field in the metadata. If so, they need to be taken out and summarily shot.

Open up the opf inside your epub and look for a line that look likes this

<dc:contributor opf:role="bkp">calibre (0.8.16) [http://calibre-ebook.com]</dc:contributor>

remove it and see if it makes them happy. And if it does, tell them from me, that they're morons.

lordshell · 09-09-2011, 03:24 PM

Thank you. If this works, I will kiss your feet.

lordshell · 09-09-2011, 05:09 PM

Arrrrgh! I just got rejected again, for the exact same reason! (beats head into wall)

lordshell · 09-09-2011, 05:45 PM

Any chance I did something stupid when I converted it that would give this result? Maybe if I try it with your 0.8.18? (grasps at straws)

kovidgoyal · 09-09-2011, 06:01 PM

You're going to need more details from them, like the actual name/link that they have a problem with.

lordshell · 09-09-2011, 06:15 PM

I'm trying but they move like pond water.

lordshell · 09-09-2011, 06:22 PM

In case I forget, thank you very much for taking the time to help.

Charlesh · 09-12-2011, 03:33 PM

But is it really a problem.

Lulu seems to include that reason only when there is something else wrong. I got epubs accepted with that link when there are no other problems. But if there is another problem then the link is listed as well.

kovidgoyal · 09-12-2011, 03:37 PM

Well they need to tell us what the actual problem is, we aren't mind readers

lordshell · 09-16-2011, 01:51 AM

Apparently it finally worked, since the book got listed on iBooks, although it's still pending on the Nook. Mr. tech support (such as it is) said that the files were good now. Don't know why they rejected it after I took out the line of code, unless they thought it was the exact same file and never looked. (shrugs) Hopefully the problems are over. (crosses fingers)

dezignlady · 12-07-2011, 03:13 PM

I am having this same issue with a clients workbook, but do not see anything like this in the content.opf. The ePub validates thru Three Press and Sigil what the heck am I looking for. It would me nice if Lulu response was a bit more specific.

09-09-2011, 01:46 PM	#1
lordshell Writer/Artist Posts: 23 Karma: 20000 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Device: Nook, Kindle	lulu.com rejected for conversion software link Hey, I've converted my RTF novel over to an epub via Calibre and then edited it via Sigil for lulu.com. I've had to do several revisions because of various problems. I've fixed all of them, except for one, which baffles me. The rejections have said: Your eBook (cover, description or content) cannot contain links to other sites, products or upsell of other items. Conversion software links are not acceptable. I have no idea what they're talking about. It sounds like there's a link to Calibre in there somewhere. But I can't find a one. I don't use the default Calibre cover and I certainly never put a link of my own in there. My frustration level is getting critical, so anyone with useful suggestions would be a godsend. -lordshell

09-12-2011, 03:33 PM	#9
Charlesh Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: nook	Same problem.... But is it really a problem. Lulu seems to include that reason only when there is something else wrong. I got epubs accepted with that link when there are no other problems. But if there is another problem then the link is listed as well.

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09-09-2011, 01:55 PM	#2
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,349 Karma: 27182818 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	I'm guessing they are complaining about the "book producer" field in the metadata. If so, they need to be taken out and summarily shot. Open up the opf inside your epub and look for a line that look likes this <dc:contributor opf:role="bkp">calibre (0.8.16) [http://calibre-ebook.com]</dc:contributor> remove it and see if it makes them happy. And if it does, tell them from me, that they're morons.

09-09-2011, 03:24 PM	#3
lordshell Writer/Artist Posts: 23 Karma: 20000 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Device: Nook, Kindle	Thank you. If this works, I will kiss your feet.

09-09-2011, 05:09 PM	#4
lordshell Writer/Artist Posts: 23 Karma: 20000 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Device: Nook, Kindle	Arrrrgh! I just got rejected again, for the exact same reason! (beats head into wall)

09-09-2011, 05:45 PM	#5
lordshell Writer/Artist Posts: 23 Karma: 20000 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Device: Nook, Kindle	Any chance I did something stupid when I converted it that would give this result? Maybe if I try it with your 0.8.18? (grasps at straws)

09-09-2011, 06:01 PM	#6
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,349 Karma: 27182818 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	You're going to need more details from them, like the actual name/link that they have a problem with.

09-09-2011, 06:15 PM	#7
lordshell Writer/Artist Posts: 23 Karma: 20000 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Device: Nook, Kindle	I'm trying but they move like pond water.

09-09-2011, 06:22 PM	#8
lordshell Writer/Artist Posts: 23 Karma: 20000 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Device: Nook, Kindle	In case I forget, thank you very much for taking the time to help.

09-12-2011, 03:37 PM	#10
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,349 Karma: 27182818 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Well they need to tell us what the actual problem is, we aren't mind readers

09-16-2011, 01:51 AM	#11
lordshell Writer/Artist Posts: 23 Karma: 20000 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA Device: Nook, Kindle	Apparently it finally worked, since the book got listed on iBooks, although it's still pending on the Nook. Mr. tech support (such as it is) said that the files were good now. Don't know why they rejected it after I took out the line of code, unless they thought it was the exact same file and never looked. (shrugs) Hopefully the problems are over. (crosses fingers)

12-07-2011, 03:13 PM	#12
dezignlady Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: none	I am having this same issue with a clients workbook, but do not see anything like this in the content.opf. The ePub validates thru Three Press and Sigil what the heck am I looking for. It would me nice if Lulu response was a bit more specific.

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