EBook creation

ronaldmd

9 years ago

When I create ebooks, I use MS Word, then convert to pdf.

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megamind22 9 years ago

Originally Posted by ronaldmd

When I create ebooks, I use MS Word, then convert to pdf.

Same here Ronald cause is much easier to edit on MS Word or OpenOffice unless if you are creating your product in video format
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SiteNameSales

9 years ago

ultimateebookcreator(dot)com is what some people use.myebookmaker(dot)com is another.For an absolutely no cost method use the Freeware Open Office Word Processor module and export the document to PDF.

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Corey Taylor

9 years ago

Originally Posted by SiteNameSales

ultimateebookcreator(dot)com is what some people use.myebookmaker(dot)com is another.For an absolutely no cost method use the Freeware Open Office Word Processor module and export the document to PDF.

Exactly. This is the easiest and most effective method. +1

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Tom Addams

9 years ago

MS Word is a good option, as is Open Office Writer, which easily allows you to format PDF files and export.

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Curtis2011

9 years ago

I wrote my ebooks in Microsoft Word and just publish them as PDFs.

There is no need to get fancy or make things complicated. If you are a good writer then you can edit it yourself.

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Zoumhem 9 years ago

I can recommend you MS Word or any other text editor like libre office or open office. They have options to convert your document file to a .pdf file. This is allways the best way to go instead of using 3. party programs.
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Jason Kanigan

9 years ago

If you can't afford MS Word, use Libre Office, which is free and more stable than Apache Open Office...but uses the same source code.

It works almost exactly like MS Word, and then you can convert to pdf when you're done.

If you want to upload to Amazon/Kindle, you need to convert it to .mobi format. I pay a fiverr gig to take care of that for me.

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jdcharnell

9 years ago

Originally Posted by Jason Kanigan

If you want to upload to Amazon/Kindle, you need to convert it to .mobi format. I pay a fiverr gig to take care of that for me.

Not true at all. You can upload a regular .doc or .docx file and it will work.

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Sandra Martinez

9 years ago

Originally Posted by jdcharnell

Not true at all. You can upload a regular .doc or .docx file and it will work.

You don't have the same control over the outcome this way. Creating the mobi file you see how the book will look like before uploading.

To the OP: I use Word, and played with Open Office, both work fine. You save into pdf for ebook format as many said. In Open Office is right away, in Word there is a pluggin you have to download.

If you plan to use any of the platforms to sell your ebook, you need to format for that platform.

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Steve B

9 years ago

Originally Posted by Sandra Martinez

. . . in Word there is a pluggin you have to download.

Sandra,

I use Word 2010 and saving a doc file to pdf is as simple as

Save As ---> PDF

You probably use an earlier version of Word, but with my version at least, there is no need for any plugin.

Steve

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Sandra Martinez

9 years ago

Originally Posted by Steve B

Sandra,

I use Word 2010 and saving a doc file to pdf is as simple as

Save As ---> PDF

You probably use an earlier version of Word, but with my version at least, there is no need for any plugin.

Steve

Hi Steve,
yes, I have an earlier version (2007, I think). Once the plugin is installed, it is as simple as "save as..." as well.

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JohnMcCabe 9 years ago

I use Scrivener. A few simple tweaks of the export settings (which you can save and use again) and you can do PDF, mobi, and more. Even .doc if you want to go back to MS Word.

Before that, I went back and forth between Open Office Writer and Word. For OO, save as html. For Word, save as Filtered html (removes the extra crap Office includes so you can go cross-application) This yields a file which uploads to Amazon without the potential problems of upload a doc or docx file.

For PDF, just use the "Save as" feature, as mentioned above.
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Sandra Martinez

9 years ago

Originally Posted by Jason Kanigan

If you can't afford MS Word, use Libre Office, which is free and more stable than Apache Open Office...but uses the same source code.

It works almost exactly like MS Word, and then you can convert to pdf when you're done.

If you want to upload to Amazon/Kindle, you need to convert it to .mobi format. I pay a fiverr gig to take care of that for me.

You pay for that? how many reviews? Because the idea of making the mobi file is to be able to make changes before uploading...

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seobro

9 years ago

Word up guy. I use micro soft word and it is great because most editors can edit my book in the doc format for me. Also, I like to add pics. Most authors do not understand the power of images. Readers tend to get bored with dry text as body copy. Please add some photographs and diagrams to give your saga more power.

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michealkolince01

9 years ago

There are many apps to create e-book. Most of the time I use Adobe Illustrator to make formatting, then finally I make output as PDF. Sometimes I use the Microsoft Word then make PDF. The Adobe Illustrator is really easy than the Microsoft Word to make the what exactly I want. Best of luck.

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ezb1

9 years ago

"If you want to upload to Amazon/Kindle, you need to convert it to .mobi format. I pay a fiverr gig to take care of that for me." Jason Kanigan

I do all my books in MSWord. It's not necessary to go to fiverr for converting for Amazon/Kindle. Here's how you do the conversion yourself:
1. Save your work as a .doc or docx file
2. Now click on "save as"
3. Under "save as type" -- In the drop-down box, click "web page, filtered"
4. Click "save"
5. Click "yes"
6. Close this page and go to where you saved it
7. It will be an HTML document
8. Right click on it and click "send to compressed zip folder"
9. If you have photos, grab the file folder and move that into your zip folder
10. Upload this zip folder to Amazon in your back office

Hope this saves people some money.
Joyce Zborower

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Randall Magwood

9 years ago

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wrcato2

9 years ago

I use MS Word. I have used open office and found that it doesn't format as well. Margins. Don’t try to pad your margins to make it look like your report is longer. I recommend .75” margins with additional space at the top and bottom for your header and footer.

Fonts. There are a lot of well-used fonts that you can choose from. Some of the more prevalent are 12pt Times New Roman, Helvetica, Arial, Courier, Tahoma and Verdana. Any of these I’ve mentioned work well. What I don’t recommend is trying to get cute by using some of the fancier fonts you’ll find in your word processor, for the simple reason they’re hard to read.

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nancy666

9 years ago

Originally Posted by footy14

Does anyone have any suggestions on programs to use to create Ebooks?
I am in the process of writing my first EBook and was wondering if there an any recommended programs to help with the process, especially formatting. I found liberio and was going to try it out. Does anyone have experience with it?

Thanks in advance.

What about Open Office. Its as good as Word and you can easily format PDF files and export them.

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kidino

9 years ago

If you want to create ePUB, consider Sigil. Free and open source...

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hudsonkraft 9 years ago

MS word is a really great program! I always used to get frustrated with it but it was just because I didn't take the time to properly learn all of it's features and how to use them properly

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EnlightenMarketing

9 years ago

When I put my e-books together I draft up and finalise in MS word. Then convert to PDF. I think this is standard practice in the main. Drop me a PM if you need any general help with e-book creation.

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footy14 9 years ago

Thank you all for the replies. MS word seems to be the best choice - that is where I currently write on and figured there ways maybe a more sophisticated process. Sometimes simple is truly the best way.

As far as cover design goes - any specific way to go about it? I am not too proficient in MS word but I assume I could created something elsewhere and just import it over?
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mdshahazahanbd

9 years ago

There are many people who use the Microsoft Office. Everyone know how to use the apps. so it is really easy. If you know how to use Graphics Design apps, you can use this apps also. Finally you will be able to make output to the Adobe PDF. So it is fully depends on your wish, will & knowledge. You can use that apps, where you are really expert. Thanks a lot.

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writeaway

9 years ago

I use Libre office. However, when writing Kindle books, I use a pre-formatted .doc file. This makes page breakdowns much easier.

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EnlightenMarketing

9 years ago

I have had many good cover designs done in the past on fiverr at very reasonable rates.

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troy23

9 years ago

I've sold a ton of ebooks, all written using MS Word and outputted to PDF.
If you don't have MS Word you can get a free equivalent by installing Open Office.

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IM Mozie

9 years ago

Yeah another vote for MS Word, and there's lots of guides to do all the tricks to get your book published like a pro.

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EnlightenMarketing

9 years ago

Footy14, PM me re your ebook cover design, I can point you in the right direction for this.

Regards

J

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judymac

8 years ago

I have written a really good book, but I need an editor. I would offer co-author status for anyone who is willing to edit the book. My previous editor was unable to continue due to health issues. It is in the mindset development area and is the base material for an in depth program I would like to launch once the book is completed. Does anyone know of a good editor with a bit of time on their hands and a desire to work for %if of profits and co-author status. The book is 90 pages in length at this time. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Judy

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Tracie Johansen

8 years ago

I use open office and it works great. Just make sure you use proper format guidelines from your book publisher. To format your books to mobi and epub, calibre is my favorite choice. The best part is, both of these are free. Good luck.

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judymac 8 years ago

Hi Tracie: Thanks for your quick reply. This ebook requires some good smoothing. I might have to go with a Canadian as our dollar is so weak against your US dollar right now. thank you. Judy
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Kalambur

8 years ago

Originally Posted by footy14

Does anyone have any suggestions on programs to use to create Ebooks?
I am in the process of writing my first EBook and was wondering if there an any recommended programs to help with the process, especially formatting. I found liberio and was going to try it out. Does anyone have experience with it?

Thanks in advance.

I wrote a few books in my first language, I'm using MS Word for this purpose.
If you are talking about planning, try Xmind. It is a great software for structuring and planning.

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KennyAmy

8 years ago

Hey my man, I am using kingsoft Word! Free and easy to use!!! :-)

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iSixty

8 years ago

I use a program called Scrivener. There's a bit of a learning curve, but it is very high-powered. It's very flexible when it comes to editing and compiling your e-books and they can be exported in all the popular formats.

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bronnamdi

8 years ago

Use MS Word and then convert to PDF to avoid change in formatting when viewed in different formats.

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Tony Marriott

8 years ago

I have always used Open Office and it works great.
I have used Microsoft word many years back but got fed up with having to buy upgrades so moved to OO.

For Ebook creation is is very easy to use.

Once you have done your first one you simply use it as a template.

When done simply Export as PDF

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ratulin02

8 years ago

It is really easy to use the MS Word. Then make PDF. I am sure most of the people are using this way. Anyone can use Adobe Illustrator also to design & make PDF. If you have enough knowledge of designing software by Adobe Illustrator, you will be able to use this software. By this Illustrator, you can design as you want. It is more design-able than MS Word. Thanks a lot.

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Ricky Allen 8 years ago

I now use Open Office which I find good and easy to create a PDF with it.

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nanotrip

8 years ago

When I am not sure what to choose I always go with the one that offers the best support or the most available tutorial videos on youtube, in case I need future help.
Microsoft word is one good option.