How to Write an E-Book for Free

You may spend hundreds of dollars on e-book software or a virtual assistant, or you may write an e-book for absolutely free. A e-book is a way for any Internet marketer or just a part-time story writer to find an audience.

Instructions

1. Visit any of the various free word processing applications available online. Among the most well-known are OpenOffice.org and Google Docs.

2. Learn how to use the application before you begin to create your e-book. Each will be slightly different from others as well as from your word processing software. Take a few minutes to go through any free tutorials before you begin.

3. Compose your e-book content. Don't worry about the exact formatting or what the finished product will look like. Just get your material into the program.

4. Proofread the complete text. Use spell check and scrutinize for grammatical errors. Ask a friend, family member or colleague to proofread it and offer feedback,

5. Make necessary corrections and additions.

6. Format the content to appear as you want others to see it. This requires attention to fonts, type size, spacing, graphics, illustrations, etc.

7. Proofread the content again. The addition of graphics and manipulation of spacing and fonts may cause misalignment of text.

8. Convert the file into a PDF --- portable document format --- which is the most common e-book format. Use freepdfconvert.com, a free online PDF conversion application.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to save often when writing your free e-book.

• If you plan to distribute your e-book, be sure you have complied with all copyright, trademark and intellectual property laws.

• If you are unsure about whether you are in compliance with all laws, consult an attorney.

References

• OpenOffice.org
• Google docs
• PDF Converter