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How to write an ebook! (help!)

Discussion in 'Content Management' started by dhong70, Nov 13, 2007.

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    I am trying to write my own .pdf ebook

    It seems ebook complier softwares are all very costy.

    anyone know any free .pdf ebook creator software that I can use effectively?

    plz help me

    thank you
     
    dhong70, Nov 13, 2007 IP
  2. TwistMyArm

    TwistMyArm Peon

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    openoffice.org exports to PDF natively.

    It should be good enough for you.
     
    TwistMyArm, Nov 13, 2007 IP
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  4. dhong70

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    still looking
     
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  5. TwistMyArm

    TwistMyArm Peon

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    Hey Dhong70:

    Why not do us a favour, then, and instead of just saying "still looking" tell us what it is that discounted the two options already given to you?

    We can't help you if you're not willing to tell us why what we've already suggested doesn't do what you need it to do.
     
    TwistMyArm, Nov 13, 2007 IP
  6. dhong70

    dhong70 Peon

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    I am trying to write my own ebook to sell so i need a software (free hopefully) that is easy for a beginner to use
     
    dhong70, Nov 13, 2007 IP
  7. TwistMyArm

    TwistMyArm Peon

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    Right. And we gave you the names of TWO products that do this. BOTH of them work just like normal word processors so it can't get much easier.

    Now naturally instead of just dismissing our suggestions out of hand you actually tried them, right? If so, then what was it about those two that you didn't like that made you decide that you were still looking? If you didn't actually try them, then what's the point of us making suggestions?
     
    TwistMyArm, Nov 13, 2007 IP
  8. Tearabite

    Tearabite Prominent Member

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    GoogleDocs .. it's free and you don't have to download or install anything. If you cant figure it out, then you probably should re-consider writing your ebook.
     
    Tearabite, Nov 13, 2007 IP
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    Contentwriter_2707 Banned

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    hey dhong70

    try this one www.primopdf.com/

    i think this should solve your problem... :)
     
    Contentwriter_2707, Nov 14, 2007 IP
  10. mudassar anwar

    mudassar anwar Well-Known Member

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    upload it on lulu.com they will convert your file in pdf
    in just one minute very very easy to use.And from lulu
    you can download it in just seconds.

    hoping helpful
    Mudassar
     
    mudassar anwar, Nov 14, 2007 IP
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    but u need the pdf to have bookmarks for each chapter for proper navigation..then free ones likePrimoPDF don't help....write in word..convert to pdf using primopdf
     
    banibhusan, Nov 16, 2007 IP
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    Write it in Word or Google Docs and then use the above mentioned tools to convert into PDF. Then purchase hosting, setup Joomla + Virtuemart, open up a PayPal account and start accepting orders. Ok, it is not that easy, but that is the general idea.
     
    gary zaydman, Nov 25, 2007 IP
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    PowerExtreme Banned

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    Adobe Reader Pro writes pdfs
     
    PowerExtreme, Nov 25, 2007 IP
  14. c4cyber

    c4cyber Well-Known Member

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    Agree. Plus you can google for the 'free online pdf convertor'
     
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    If you're using a mac you can create your ebook on "Pages" and export it as a pdf from there.
     
    Ergong, May 5, 2011 IP