So you have a great idea that you are convinced others will
Be interested in reading about. So you go about writing an
Interesting and compelling story, information package, or
Training manual and you want to distribute it over the internet.
What you need to turn your masterpiece into an ebook is
software called an ebook Compiler.
Before you chose from the many different compilers out there
you need to know exactly what an ebook Compiler
does. Here is the simple explanation:
An ebook compiler is a software program that converts
either text pages or HTML text into a single
executable file or an ebook.
If your masterpiece that you created is a file with
graphics in HTML, you will need an HTML ebook
Compiler. This type of compiler requires a working
knowledge of the HTML tag language. You can also use
software to do this for you, such as Microsoft
FrontPage or Macromedia Dreamweaver.
The next step is to choose an eBook Compiler?
This is where things can quickly get very confusing and overwhelming
without some simple guidelines to help you
figure out which compiler is right for you. There are a large
number of ebook Compilers available on the market, all with
glowing sales copy and tekkie language.
Choosing an ebook Compiler depends on a number of
factors:
1. Consider how easy the program is to use and the
thoroughness of the software's instruction manual. It
is absolutely necessary that the compiler you buy have
an instructional manual, documentation, or online
"wizards." Many manufacturers of compilers offer a free trial
version so you can play around with it and see if it
suits your needs. Download the trial version and
ascertain that it actually does what it claims to do.
2. How did you create your pages? Did you use HTML or
PDF format? There are many more compilers available
for HTML, but you can find some very good compilers
that will covert your PDF files into an ebook.
3. Supported scripting. Find out what scripts the
software supports. Scripting allows you to create
special effects, customize menus, and create and
modify other user interactivity. Choose a compiler
that permits you to include graphics, search windows,
hyperlinks, forms, surveys, etc
4. Security features. If you plan to sell your ebook,
check out the security features of the compiler
software carefully. Security features should include:
prevention of the reader from modifying text, access
only to the pages you assign or by entering a
password, different ways of generating passwords such
as secure passwords, user-friendly, and open
passwords.
5. Pricing. This is a factor that is not always easy
to gauge. The highest priced compilers are not
automatically your best choice. Choose your compiler
based on the necessary requirements for your Ebook.
That means you need to know exactly how you plan to
use your Ebook and what functions you require.
If you choose an ebook compiler that is easy to use, is secure
and reliable creating ebooks can be easy, fun and a profitable way
to promote your online business.
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