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Frequently
Asked Ebook Questions
Ebooks are one of the most popular products on the Internet.
Not only are they easy to create, but they also provide your
customers with instant gratification.
Over the years, I have received many questions about ebooks
and have written many articles on the subject. However, there
still seems to be some confusion as to how an ebook is created
and formatted.
Below are some of the most frequently asked ebook questions.
Question: I have a manuscript
in DOC format that I would like to convert into ebook format.
Can you tell me what format I should use?
Answer: If you already have
your ebook in DOC format, you'll most likely want to convert
your manuscript into PDF format.
Adobe® Portable Document Format (PDF) is a universal format
that will preserve all of your original formatting. Not only
will it maintain your specified layout, but it will also preserve
your fonts, images and links -- regardless of what application
was used to create it. This will enable your ebook to look exactly
as you had intended.
Adobe Acrobat 5.0
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/main.html
Although PDF formatted ebooks are a bit limiting on creativity,
as far as the look and feel of your ebook, PDF ebooks can be
viewed by everyone -- regardless of what browser they're using
or what operating system.
The best ebook format for your project will really depend on
your own preference. However, it is also important to take into
consideration the type of ebook you're creating and the number
of pages it will contain. For example, if you've written a manuscript
with hundreds of pages and have it typed into your word processing
program, you won't want to waste your time creating an HTML
page for each page of your ebook. Your best option will be to
purchase Adobe Acrobat and compile your ebook into the PDF format.
HTML compiled ebooks are better for smaller projects such as
'how-to,' 'instructional' or 'informational' ebooks.
Another consideration of great importance is your sales plan.
If you're planning on selling your ebook on one of the ebook
publishing sites, many of them will only accept ebooks in the
PDF format. A good way to cover all of your bases is to simply
publish your ebook in both formats. Let your customers decide
which format they would prefer.
Question: I've downloaded a
lot of ebooks with the EXE extension and would like to create
one. But I'm confused as to how exactly to do it. Can you help?
Answer: EXE formatted ebooks
are actually just web pages compiled into a program. If you
can create a web page, then you can create an EXE ebook.
When designing an EXE formatted ebook, you must create an HTML
document (web page) for each page within your ebook. Just as
you need to include navigational links within your web pages,
you must also include them within each page of your ebook.
Once you've designed your pages, you'll need to purchase a software
program to compress them into the EXE format. You can find some
compiler options here:
http://www.web-source.net/ebook_publishing3.htm
Question: I'm creating an ebook
to use as a marketing tool. I've downloaded a number of ebooks
that allowed me to customize certain fields with my company
name, web address and affiliate ID. Can you tell me how this
is done?
Answer: In order to create
an ebook that can be customized, you must first purchase an
HTML ebook compiler that offers this option. Keep in mind, not
all compilers do. There are only two that I can recommend and
they are:
Ebook Edit Pro
http://www.web-source.net/cgi-bin/web/jump.cgi?ID=2894
Activ E-book
http://www.web-source.net/cgi-bin/web/jump.cgi?ID=105
Both of these compilers will enable you to create customizable
fields.
Ebook Edit Pro will provide you with an extra software program
called, "e-Brand it." You simply follow the instructions for
creating customizable fields and compile your ebook. When you
distribute your ebook, include the e-Brand-it software to enable
your users to customize their ebook.
Activ Ebook will enable you to create your own "branding" software.
Simply follow the instructions for creating your customizable
fields and branding software, and distribute the branding software
with your ebook.
Question: I've created an ebook,
but am confused as to how to allow my customers to pay for it.
And how do I deliver my ebook once they've paid for it?
Answer: If you're doing business
online, you must have the ability to accept credit cards. You
can either get your own merchant account, or use a third party
payment processor.
You can find a number of options here:
http://www.web-source.net/ebook_publishing7.htm
As for delivering your ebook to your customers, most payment
processors will enable you to include a web address that your
customers will be directed to upon completing their purchase.
This web page should be used to enable your customers to download
your ebook.
Your page should include all of the following:
• Should match your sales page
• Thank your customer for their purchase
• Provide information as to how much they
were charged and what name will appear on their statement
• Provide download instructions
• Provide a clickable download link
• Provide an email address for support requests
For a complete overview of ebooks, you may read the article
series entitled, "Ebooks: Self-Publishing Your Way to Internet
Success."
http://www.web-source.net/ebook_publishing1.htm
Publishing an ebook isn't as difficult as you may think. Take
your time and educate yourself prior to selecting the right
format for your project. It will be well worth the extra effort
in the long run.
Copyright © Shelley Lowery
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