Before you select
your eBook software you must consider which format you want your eBook to be in.
Here are your main choices:
PDF Format
The Portable Document Format is so popular - and is
appropriately named - because it can be
delivered to almost, anyone, anywhere, who has a PC.
It doesn't matter whether they are using a Windows
PC or a Macintosh computer because they will still be able to read it. PDF
files are read using Adobe
Acrobat Reader, which is free for readers to download.
EXE
Format
Some compilers will take your pages and combine them into an executable
file which will automatically run on and Windows PC. The eBook will
usually appear similar to a browser window with links, forward and back
buttons etc. Macintosh users may not be able to read these files. Some
customers may be afraid of running executable files which could be hiding
viruses.
Which one should you choose? If you are really serious about making money
from eBooks, I believe it is worth making the investment in Adobe Acrobat.
It is more expensive than the other compilers, but it has more universal,
and safer delivery in the minds of customers.
On
to Step 4: Sell From Your Own Web Site
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Additional
Resources
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Acrobat allows you to easily convert any Microsoft Office, Internet
Explorer, or any other document to a reliable Adobe Portable Document
Format (PDF) file. It's quick. It's safe and secure. And anyone can read
it.
eBookGold
a complete e-publishing tool
that allows you to create Attractive, professionally designed eBooks. Offers
encryption and security. If you want to, you can lock certain pages or the
whole ebook with a password.
You supply the content and EasyEbook Professional will create the eBook.
"I have tried other ebook creator
programs in the past but none compare to the functionality and simplicity of
Easy Ebook Pro."
Activ e-Book Compiler
This software creates eBooks that have the same
"engine" as Internet Explorer, so they look similar to a browser
window when they run. Compatible
with HTML,
DHTML, images & animations, JPEG and PNG graphics, JavaScript,
VBScript, and most Internet Explorer plug-ins.
Cover Art & Graphics
DynamiteCovers
Tantalize your customers with a
professional-looking, three-dimensional cover, case or box, and transform
your website into a super-busy speedway.
eBookCoverCentral
eBook cover design and templates.
3D Covers
Looking for cover art for your eBook?
These guys offer 250+ eBook cover templates.
Getty
Images
If you need photos for your cover or
inside your book, you should visit Getty Images.
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