Any free software to use for writing an ebook?

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Just wondering if there are any good programs to use for writing a book . I know Adobe suite , or just Microsoft word which I don't even have . I only have Microsoft Works on my computer.

Does anybody know of any other programs used for writing which will allow me to save the file in PDF format
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  • Profile picture of the author daled123
    It does not matter where you write your ebook, you will want to write your ebook to get it done, don't get hung up on getting it perfect. once you have the book done then you can go over it and make it better. If you can't use works for your first draft then id suggest good old hand written. When the time comes and the book is finished then is a good time to type it up onto a computer and transfer it to PDF.

    My advice, don't let things hold you back, get started and deal with the problems when u face them not before because you won't end up getting anything done.

    Good Luck.
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  • Profile picture of the author TraderAgency
    Appreciate it .. Yeah guess I'm just stalling because I'm dreading this daunting task. lol.. I'm a good writer but writing books is a tedious job. So guess looking to have good writing software is just an excuse. Thanks for being blunt. Needed to hear that.
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    • Profile picture of the author daled123
      Originally Posted by TraderAgency View Post

      Appreciate it .. Yeah guess I'm just stalling because I'm dreading this daunting task. lol.. I'm a good writer but writing books is a tedious job. So guess looking to have good writing software is just an excuse. Thanks for being blunt. Needed to hear that.
      No problem, Also the fact that it is daunting to you is not a good sign, although you don't need someone to point that out. Have you chosen a niche where that you like, interested in or passionate about? This makes the difference from a product being a breeze or a daunting task like you say.

      Im don't know nothing about you or your work ethic but in my experience a daunting task is one that i waste time on and never complete. That being said writing about a niche you like can actually be fun (yes fun) and rewarding.

      Again good luck.
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  • Profile picture of the author elusian
    I have a mac and use their free program ibooks Author. You can simply create your book in open office (a free program for windows). Once you are done, you simply go to the tab file and click on export as pdf.

    I hope that that helps.
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  • Profile picture of the author TraderAgency
    Cool appreciate it Elusian.
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  • Profile picture of the author pearsonbrown
    Scriviner is used by many writers. It allows you to outline the book and then flesh in the outline.
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