How to Build Ebooks
Building an ebook can be an effective way to provide information online, particularly when the information is too lengthy for a web page. Users can download and save ebooks to their hard drives, allowing them to view the information while offline. You can also sell your ebooks on your blog or website to make money from your online venture. Simple strategies will allow you to build an ebook for training, educational or other purposes.
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Instructions
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Open a word processing program on your laptop or desktop computer. Add text, pictures and links to the document and format the document to maximize readability.
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Save the word processing document. Choose a file name relevant to your content so you will be able to find the document quickly if you need to make changes later.
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Download a PDF converter to your hard drive. You can download free PDF conversion software from sites such as CutePDF.com, PrimoPDF.com and DoPDF.com.
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Click on the "File" tab on your word processing document, then select "Print" from the drop-down menu. Choose your PDF conversion software as the print destination.
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Save the PDF version of your ebook in the same folder as the word processing document. Choose the file name you want readers to see when they download your ebook from your website or blog.
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Tips & Warnings
Add a table of contents to your ebook after you have completed the content. Most word processing programs feature functions that automatically add page numbers to your table of contents.
References
- How to Make, Market and Sell Ebooks -- All for Free; Jason Matthews
