Add Walking the Plank Stories to Calibre
To add a Walking the Plank story to calibre, download it as an EPUB with WP Downloader and import the file using calibre’s Add books button. You can then organize, read, convert, or transfer it like any other e-book. Both tools are free, and you do not need a Walking the Plank account.
Download the story with WP Downloader
Find the story you want on walkingtheplank.org. Its address should look like this:
http://www.walkingtheplank.org/archive/viewstory.php?sid=1234Copy the story address and open the Walking the Plank downloader. Paste the link into the box, and WP Downloader will detect the site.
Choose EPUB to create a file you can add directly to calibre. EPUB is free for everyone, and you can choose whether to include the story’s images.
WP Downloader downloads the whole story from Walking the Plank. It cannot download a single chapter or a list from this archive, and no sign-in is required.
PDF is also available with a free Discord sign-in. EPUB is a useful choice for calibre because you can read it, edit its metadata and cover, or convert it to another format.
See how to download Walking the Plank stories for more help with the download.
Add the EPUB to your calibre library
calibre is a free e-book manager for Windows, macOS, and Linux. After the EPUB downloads:
- Open calibre on your computer.
- Select Add books.
- Find the downloaded EPUB.
- Select it to add the story to your library.
The story will appear with the other books in your library. You can select it to review and edit its information.
To read the story on your computer, open it in calibre’s e-book viewer. The viewer also has a Read aloud feature.
Edit the title, author, and cover
calibre lets you edit a book’s metadata and cover after you import it.
Review the title and author, then change them if needed. You might want to use the same author names or title style for stories collected from different archives.
You can also replace the cover to make the story easier to spot in your calibre library or on an e-reader.
Convert the story to another format
WP Downloader creates EPUB and PDF files. It does not create MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files.
If you need another e-book format, add the EPUB to calibre and use its conversion tools. calibre can convert:
- EPUB to AZW3
- EPUB to MOBI
- EPUB to PDF
You can keep the original EPUB in your library as a source file for later conversions.
Transfer the story over USB
calibre can send books to an e-reader connected to your computer by USB.
Connect the e-reader and select the Walking the Plank story in your calibre library. Then send the book to the connected device.
If the device needs a different format, convert the EPUB in calibre before transferring it. For more help, see the guides to sending Walking the Plank stories to Kindle and reading Walking the Plank stories on Kobo.
Add an updated copy of a story
WP Downloader cannot add new chapters to an EPUB you already have. If a Walking the Plank story is updated, download the whole story again.
Add the new EPUB to calibre and review its title, author, cover, and format. You can then choose whether to keep the older copy in your library.
Using consistent metadata can help you identify updated copies and keep related stories together.
FAQ
Do I need a Walking the Plank account?
No. WP Downloader can download Walking the Plank stories without signing in.
Can I download one chapter instead of the whole story?
No. For Walking the Plank, WP Downloader downloads whole stories only. It does not download individual chapters or lists.
Can WP Downloader create an AZW3 or MOBI file?
No. WP Downloader provides EPUB and PDF. You can add an EPUB to calibre and convert it to AZW3, MOBI, or PDF there.
Will my calibre copy receive new chapters automatically?
No. WP Downloader does not update an existing EPUB. Download the complete story again when you want a newer version.
Can calibre read the story aloud?
Yes. Open the story in calibre’s e-book viewer and use its Read aloud feature.