The best method/software for compiling a successful ebook?

teelamph · 08-06-2008, 11:05 PM

A partner and I are in the process of establishing an ebook, so I would like to know for those of you who have, what method did you use to go about it? Did you use an ebook software? If so, which? Since I'm not a developer, I'm looking for it to be easy to use, and as automated as possible. We aren't interested in paying a developer, or giving away a percentage of profits, so this is our ONLY option. I've been to a few sites offering certain programs and software (ebookcompiler.com), and they all sound great. So what's the best!?
Your help is greatly appreciated

shockie · 08-06-2008, 11:53 PM

why don't you just get a program that prints pdfs. write the book in a word processor and then print. voila.

teelamph · 08-07-2008, 12:16 AM

Im not trying to print anything. I need to establish a sales page under a domain name, create the ebook in a pdf, set up a clickbank etc...I know you've all seen them.Here is one about flipping houses. My partner I'm working with is a real estate developer and he and I are putting together a niche ebook where his unique money making methods are exposed which are avoiding the the real estate "slump" here in the states. Just sort of a fun project we're doing to test the internet marketing waters.

shockie · 08-07-2008, 09:42 AM

actually, you do want to print something. when you create a pdf, it is essentially "printing" a pdf. go download a virtual pdf printer driver like dopdf.

nasaboy007 · 08-07-2008, 09:42 AM

i think you misunderstood what he meant by "print".

there are free softwares out there where you can type up your article in a word processor (like MS Word) and then when you go to File->Print, you choose to print as a PDF (you don't even need a printer). it'll ask where you want ot save the document and you'll have basically made a pdf of your ebook.

i suggest bullzip: http://www.bullzip.com/products/pdf/info.php

teelamph · 08-07-2008, 05:43 PM

Thanks for establishing my newb status lol...And thanks for the helpful info/link. Rep added.

nasaboy007 · 08-07-2008, 09:31 PM

yup no problemo, thanks for the rep!

feel free to ask if u ahve any othe rquestiosn

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teelamph NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: SLO, CA Posts: 248	The best method/software for compiling a successful ebook? A partner and I are in the process of establishing an ebook, so I would like to know for those of you who have, what method did you use to go about it? Did you use an ebook software? If so, which? Since I'm not a developer, I'm looking for it to be easy to use, and as automated as possible. We aren't interested in paying a developer, or giving away a percentage of profits, so this is our ONLY option. I've been to a few sites offering certain programs and software (ebookcompiler.com), and they all sound great. So what's the best!? Your help is greatly appreciated __________________ BadReport(dot)Com- $25 OBO today only! PM me =).

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shockie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,702	why don't you just get a program that prints pdfs. write the book in a word processor and then print. voila. __________________ - shockie

08-07-2008, 12:16 AM	THREAD STARTER #3 (permalink)
teelamph NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: SLO, CA Posts: 248	Im not trying to print anything. I need to establish a sales page under a domain name, create the ebook in a pdf, set up a clickbank etc...I know you've all seen them.Here is one about flipping houses. My partner I'm working with is a real estate developer and he and I are putting together a niche ebook where his unique money making methods are exposed which are avoiding the the real estate "slump" here in the states. Just sort of a fun project we're doing to test the internet marketing waters. __________________ BadReport(dot)Com- $25 OBO today only! PM me =).

08-07-2008, 09:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
shockie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,702	actually, you do want to print something. when you create a pdf, it is essentially "printing" a pdf. go download a virtual pdf printer driver like dopdf. __________________ - shockie

08-07-2008, 09:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
nasaboy007 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 1,219	i think you misunderstood what he meant by "print". there are free softwares out there where you can type up your article in a word processor (like MS Word) and then when you go to File->Print, you choose to print as a PDF (you don't even need a printer). it'll ask where you want ot save the document and you'll have basically made a pdf of your ebook. i suggest bullzip: http://www.bullzip.com/products/pdf/info.php __________________ Hacksar.com - Your source for random computer tips and tricks! MySiteMemberships.com - Keep track of your site registration information! Like my post? Rep is appreciated!

08-07-2008, 05:43 PM	THREAD STARTER #6 (permalink)
teelamph NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: SLO, CA Posts: 248	Thanks for establishing my newb status lol...And thanks for the helpful info/link. Rep added. __________________ BadReport(dot)Com- $25 OBO today only! PM me =).

08-07-2008, 09:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
nasaboy007 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 1,219	yup no problemo, thanks for the rep! feel free to ask if u ahve any othe rquestiosn __________________ Hacksar.com - Your source for random computer tips and tricks! MySiteMemberships.com - Keep track of your site registration information! Like my post? Rep is appreciated!

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