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What is an EBook?
Why should I turn my writing into an EBook?
How do I Read EBooks on my computer?
What is the Best Format for EBooks?
If I have my book in .PDF,
don't I already have an EBook?
Do I need to be published before I create an EBook?
Can I publish my own EBook?
What is an EBook?
EBooks are simply books in an electronic format to allow reading the book on
your computer or portable device.
For more detailed information about EBooks visit the
Wikipedia site.
Why should I turn my writing into an EBook?
EBooks are becoming an increasingly popular format
world-wide. All major booksellers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble and
Borders are distributing books in the EBook format. EBooks are becoming
increasingly popular and the future of EBooks is exciting.
How do I Read EBooks on my computer?
In order to read an EBook on your computer or other electronic device you will
need an EBook Reader program.
There are several different EBook reader programs available for PC and Apple
computers.
Most computers have built in EBook readers. If you do not have an EBook
there are several Free EBook readers programs available.
We recommend the Free Adobe EBook reader from Adobe
To download the Free Adobe EBook reader program click on this link.
Adobe Digital Editions
What is the Best Format for EBooks?
The answer to that question often depends on who you ask. There
are currently over 25 different EBook formats available.
We can deliver your EBook is different formats but we begin by creating your
EBook in .Epub format.
We use .Epub as the standard because the EBook industry has adopted it as the
most popular format. This format was adopted
by the International DigitalPublishing Forum (IDPF). We
can deliver your EBook in different formats but we always start with the
standard which is .Epub.
If I have my book in .PDF, don't I already
have an EBook?
Well, sort of. PDF format is the most popular format for documents.
PDF was developed about 15 years ago as a standard for printing documents.
You can distribute a .PDF document as an EBook but there will be some
limitations. Most EBook readers allow the reader to change the font and
font sizes to meet their preferences. PDF documents use fixed font styling
which minimized the control the reader has over their reading preferences.
Also, most people like a Table of Contents in their books with clickable links.
If your PDF document already has a table of contents then it will work.
Creating a Table of Contents from an existing PDF document requires using PDF
specific software to alter the PDF document. If you like your book in PDF
format exactly as it is, then use it. If you want to change the formatting
and/or give the reader more control over their reading experience then you
should consider having your manuscript placed in a .Epub format.
Do I need to be published before I
create an EBook?
No. That is one of the benefits of distributing your writing in the EBook
format. You can get your written word distributed in a popular format
without the high cost of self-publishing or waiting to be accepted by a
publisher. Traditional brick and mortar publishers pay attention to your
offering if you have already made sales in an EBook format.
Can I publish my own EBook?
If you have some minimal web page skills and some patience, yes you can
create your own eBook.
Click here for information about self
publishing your own eBook
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