How to Put a Phoenixsong Story on a Kindle With Calibre
To put a Phoenixsong.net story on a Kindle, download the complete story as an EPUB with WP Downloader. Add the EPUB to calibre, convert it to AZW3, and transfer it to your Kindle over USB.
What you need
You will need:
- The Phoenixsong.net story page
- A computer running Windows, macOS, or Linux
- calibre, the free e-book manager
- Your Kindle and its USB cable
- WP Downloader, a free browser-based tool with nothing to install
A Phoenixsong story URL looks like this:
https://www.phoenixsong.net/fanfiction/story/1234/You do not need to sign in to Phoenixsong.net. WP Downloader handles complete stories from this archive, not individual chapters or lists.
Step 1: Download the Phoenixsong story
Open the Phoenixsong downloader and paste the story URL into the box. WP Downloader detects the site and prepares the story.
Choose EPUB as the output format. EPUB downloads are free for everyone, and you can choose whether to include the story’s images.
WP Downloader does not create AZW3 or MOBI files. calibre can convert the downloaded EPUB to a Kindle format.
For more help with downloading the EPUB, see how to download Phoenixsong stories.
Step 2: Add the EPUB to calibre
Open calibre and select Add books. Find the EPUB you downloaded and add it to your calibre library.
You can edit the story’s metadata and cover before converting it, or leave them as they are. You can also check the EPUB in calibre’s e-book viewer. The viewer has a Read aloud feature for listening on your computer.
Step 3: Convert the EPUB to AZW3
Select the story in your calibre library and choose Convert books. Set AZW3 as the output format, then start the conversion.
AZW3 is a Kindle format that you can copy to a Kindle over USB. calibre can also convert EPUB files to MOBI or PDF.
Amazon’s Send to Kindle service no longer accepts MOBI, but Kindle e-readers still open MOBI and AZW3 files copied over USB. This guide uses AZW3 and a direct USB connection.
Step 4: Connect the Kindle over USB
Connect your Kindle to the computer with its USB cable and wait for calibre to recognize it.
Select the converted story and choose Send to device. calibre will copy the file to the connected Kindle. Once the transfer is complete, you can disconnect the Kindle and read the story offline.
When to use USB instead of Send to Kindle
The calibre and USB method lets you keep the story in your calibre library, edit its metadata or cover, and convert the EPUB to AZW3 before copying it to your Kindle.
If you prefer Amazon’s service and do not need an AZW3 file, follow the guide to send Phoenixsong stories to Kindle.
WP Downloader cannot add new chapters to an EPUB you already downloaded. If the story gains new chapters, download the complete story again and transfer the new file to your Kindle.
FAQ
Does WP Downloader create AZW3 files?
No. WP Downloader creates EPUB files for free and PDF files with a free Discord sign-in. It does not output AZW3, MOBI, or TXT. calibre can convert the EPUB to AZW3.
Do I need a Phoenixsong.net account?
No. Phoenixsong.net does not require a sign-in. Paste the story link into WP Downloader to download the complete story.
Can I download one Phoenixsong chapter?
No. WP Downloader downloads complete Phoenixsong stories, not individual chapters or lists.
Can a Kindle still open MOBI files transferred by USB?
Yes. Kindle e-readers still open MOBI and AZW3 files copied over USB. Only Amazon’s Send to Kindle service stopped accepting MOBI.
Can I use the downloaded story with another e-reader?
Yes. You can keep the EPUB or use calibre to convert it and send it to a connected e-reader. For Kobo instructions, see how to read Phoenixsong stories on Kobo.