If you choose a compiler that requires a browser, check to ascertain that the browser is installed correctly and that it is properly configured to the specifications of the compiler. Check to see if certain functions are turned off or on, and make any adjustments according to the compiler instructions.
Security is an essential element of any compiler, regardless of whether you plan to sell or give away your ebook. One of the main reasons for using acompiler is to prevent the reader from modifying the contents. A secure compiler allows access only to the pages you want the user to access unless they enter acorrect password.
To find out how secure an ebook HTML compiler is, open an ebook on it. While it is open, check the temporary directory of your computer. This can usually be accessed by typing in C:\Windows\temp. If you see a bunch of files when your ebook is open or running, it means that your computer is decompressing the secure data from your ebook before showing the ebook to the viewer. This method is not secure! It means that anyone with the knowledge of how to access these temporary files can steal the secure data and then they can fiddle with your ebook to their evil heart's desire. Remember, one of the main purposes of buying and using an HTML compiler is to protect your property.
Next, let's discuss passwords. When trying to choose an ebook Compiler, check out the type of passwords that the compiler supports. Almost all compilers offer some kind of password protection that insures that the user can only access the contents they have purchased from you. However, the best compilers offer varied ways to generate different types of passwords. Choose a compiler that gives you the options of secure, user-friendly, and open password generation.
Another important factor when it comes to passwords is how the compiler generates them. A compiler that has internal password protection generation built into the software is more secure than compilers that link to live Internet password control systems.
Find out if the compiler generates passwords online.If it has this option, it allows you to choose any payment processing system you want or to do the payment processing yourself.
Next, look into the size of ebook the compiler supports. The best compilers can create ebooks up to 2GB in size without decompressing the HTML pages or images to your hard disk. Usually, ebooks that are 2GB in size can easily support 6 GB of compressed data.The catch here is that only text files will generally be compressible.
You do not want a compiler that decompresses those amount of data when the user attempts to open your ebook. This would mean that anyone who puechased your ebook will have to wait for all the data to decompress before they can access your ebook right after downloading it. So look for compilers that only decompress temporary files that are NOT HTML to the local hardisk. Non-HTML files include Flash, Word, and Acrobat files. This type of compiler is more secure and certainly faster.
Make sure the compiler you choose is compatible with your system software. Check out what version of Windows it requires, and make sure you have that version before buying your compiler.
Support issues are extremely important. Choose a compiler that includes an installation program. This program allows your user to choose a number of different places on their computer to install the ebook, to place a shortcut on their desktop, and to add the ebook, if they choose, to the Start Programs menu.
You also want excellent and accessible vendor support.Make sure you can access quick technical support! At three o'clock in the morning, this factor will be VERY important. Also, check to see the terms of free technical support offered. Unlimited technical supportis obviously the best option.
Check to see if the company that puts out the compiler software offers a service level agreement. This agreement is to assure you of their quality response to your questions or problems.
A good thing to consider is how long the compiler has been in the market. Usually, the version number will give you an idea. The longer the program is in the market, the higher the version number, the more bugs have been worked out.
When choosing an ebook compiler, do not be swayed by incredible promises and dazzling sales copy. Do your homework first, and then consider all the above issues and factors before choosing an ebook compiler.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Choosing an eBook Compiler-part 1
What is an eBook compiler?
You've written and revised your ebook, hired an artistwho has produced outstanding graphics, and now you'r ready to actually put together your ebook. What you need to make an ebook is software called an ebook Compiler.
There are many different compilers to chose from, butfirst, you need to know exactly what an ebook Compilerdoes. 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 you or someone you hired has created 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.
How do you choose an eBook Compiler?
There are a large number of ebook Compilers available in the market, all with glowing sales copy and tekkie language. It can get very confusing and overwhelming very fast without some simple guidelines to help youfigure out which compiler is right for you.
Choosing an ebook Compiler depends on a number of factors:
1. 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.
2. 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." If it doesn't, your chances of figuring out how to correctly use the program are compromised, and the time required doing so is going to be significant. Many manufacturers of compilers offer a free trialversion so you can play around with it and see if itsuits your needs. Download the trial version and ascertain that it actually does what it claims to do.
3. 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 apassword, different ways of generating passwords suchas secure passwords, user-friendly, and open passwords.
4. 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.
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.
Let's look at some of these factors in more detail. First of all, make sure you have the correct browser to run the compiler. The majority of HTML compilers use Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape. Check outthe version that the compiler supports. Compilers that require a browser will not run on a computer that does not have the required browser installed. However,there are ebook HTML compilers that don't require you to have any browser installed on your computer. These compilers run on any Windows system.
You've written and revised your ebook, hired an artistwho has produced outstanding graphics, and now you'r ready to actually put together your ebook. What you need to make an ebook is software called an ebook Compiler.
There are many different compilers to chose from, butfirst, you need to know exactly what an ebook Compilerdoes. 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 you or someone you hired has created 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.
How do you choose an eBook Compiler?
There are a large number of ebook Compilers available in the market, all with glowing sales copy and tekkie language. It can get very confusing and overwhelming very fast without some simple guidelines to help youfigure out which compiler is right for you.
Choosing an ebook Compiler depends on a number of factors:
1. 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.
2. 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." If it doesn't, your chances of figuring out how to correctly use the program are compromised, and the time required doing so is going to be significant. Many manufacturers of compilers offer a free trialversion so you can play around with it and see if itsuits your needs. Download the trial version and ascertain that it actually does what it claims to do.
3. 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 apassword, different ways of generating passwords suchas secure passwords, user-friendly, and open passwords.
4. 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.
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.
Let's look at some of these factors in more detail. First of all, make sure you have the correct browser to run the compiler. The majority of HTML compilers use Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape. Check outthe version that the compiler supports. Compilers that require a browser will not run on a computer that does not have the required browser installed. However,there are ebook HTML compilers that don't require you to have any browser installed on your computer. These compilers run on any Windows system.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
How to Write an E-book - part 2
How to make your e-book "user friendly"
You must figure out how you’re writing to keep engaging the readers. Often anecdotes, testimonials, little stories, photos, graphs, advice, and tips will keep the reader turning the pages. Sidebars are useful for quick, accessible information, and they break up the density of the page.
Write with a casual, conversational tone rather than a formal tone such as textbook diction. Readers should respond to the feeling, that you are having a conversation with them. Break up the length and structure of your sentences in such a way that you don’t hypnotize your readers into sleep. Sentences that are all the same length and structure tend to be a good aid for insomnia!
Good writing requires practice. It takes lots and lots of practice. It also requires patience and determination. Make a schedule to write at least a page (minimum) a day. Read books and magazines about the process of writing, and jot down tips that you get. The art of writing is a lifetime process; the more you write (and read), the better your writing will be. The better your writing becomes, certainly your sales figures will be the bigger.
In an e-book that is read on the screen, be aware that you must give your reader's eye a break. You can do this by utilizing white space. In art classes, white space is usually referred to as "negative space." Reader's eyes need to rest in the cool white oasis. You create on your page. If your page is too dense, your reader will quit out of it as soon as their eyes begin to tear.
Make use of lists, both bulleted and numbered. This makes your information easy to attractive, and gives the reader a mental break from dissecting your paragraphs one after the other.
Finally, decide on an easy-to-read design. Find a font that's easy on the eyes, and stick to that font family. Using dozens of fonts her and ther will only tire your readers out before they've got past your introduction. Use at least one and a half line spacing, and text large enough to be read easily on the screen, but small enough so that the whole page can be seen on a computer screen. You will have to experiment with this several times to find the right combination.
Of course, don't forget to run a spell and grammar check. You are judged by something as minor as correct punctuation, so don’t mess up a great book by tossing out semicolons randomly, or stringing sentences together with commas. (By the way, that's called a"Comma splice.")
Last of all; create an index and a bibliography. That's it! You've written a book!
Now all you have to do is publish your e-book online, and wait for download request from your website visitors.
You must figure out how you’re writing to keep engaging the readers. Often anecdotes, testimonials, little stories, photos, graphs, advice, and tips will keep the reader turning the pages. Sidebars are useful for quick, accessible information, and they break up the density of the page.
Write with a casual, conversational tone rather than a formal tone such as textbook diction. Readers should respond to the feeling, that you are having a conversation with them. Break up the length and structure of your sentences in such a way that you don’t hypnotize your readers into sleep. Sentences that are all the same length and structure tend to be a good aid for insomnia!
Good writing requires practice. It takes lots and lots of practice. It also requires patience and determination. Make a schedule to write at least a page (minimum) a day. Read books and magazines about the process of writing, and jot down tips that you get. The art of writing is a lifetime process; the more you write (and read), the better your writing will be. The better your writing becomes, certainly your sales figures will be the bigger.
In an e-book that is read on the screen, be aware that you must give your reader's eye a break. You can do this by utilizing white space. In art classes, white space is usually referred to as "negative space." Reader's eyes need to rest in the cool white oasis. You create on your page. If your page is too dense, your reader will quit out of it as soon as their eyes begin to tear.
Make use of lists, both bulleted and numbered. This makes your information easy to attractive, and gives the reader a mental break from dissecting your paragraphs one after the other.
Finally, decide on an easy-to-read design. Find a font that's easy on the eyes, and stick to that font family. Using dozens of fonts her and ther will only tire your readers out before they've got past your introduction. Use at least one and a half line spacing, and text large enough to be read easily on the screen, but small enough so that the whole page can be seen on a computer screen. You will have to experiment with this several times to find the right combination.
Of course, don't forget to run a spell and grammar check. You are judged by something as minor as correct punctuation, so don’t mess up a great book by tossing out semicolons randomly, or stringing sentences together with commas. (By the way, that's called a"Comma splice.")
Last of all; create an index and a bibliography. That's it! You've written a book!
Now all you have to do is publish your e-book online, and wait for download request from your website visitors.
How to Write an E-book-part1
Write down the first sentence of your e-book is the hardest part. When you think of the whole project, it seems like an impossible task. That's why you have to break it down into small controllable pieces. It seems like; you are standing at the foot of a high rise mountain and looking up at its peak vanishing into the clouds and thinking how can you possibly scale such an gigantic and dangerous mountain?
There is only one possible way to climb a mountain and that is Step by step.
Now think of writing your e-book in the same angle. You must create it step by step, piece by piece and one day, you will take that last step and find yourself standing on the summit with your head in the clouds.
The first thing you have to do is to get yourself organized like a mountaineer. Instead of climbing gear, however, you must organize your thoughts. There are certain steps you should take before you commence. Once you gone through the following list of process you will be ready to actually begin writing your e-book.
Beginning Steps to Writing an e-book
First, determine your e-book’s working title. Make a note of a few different titles, and eventually, you'll find that one that titles will grow on you. Titles lend a hand you to focus your writing on your topic; they guide you in anticipating and answering your reader's queries. Aim for clarity in your titles, but cleverness always helps to sell books. And it should not be too cute. For example, Remedies for Insomnia: twenty different ways to count sheep. Or: Get off that couch: fifteen exercise plans to back you into shape.
Next, write out a thesis statement. Your thesis is the zest with one sentence or two stating exactly what problem you are going to address and how your book will solve that particular problem. All chapters spring forth from your thesis statement. Once you've got your thesis statement fine-tuned, you’ve built your foundation. From that foundation, your book will grow, chapter by chapter.
Your thesis will keep you focused on the subject while you write your e-book. Remember: all chapters must support your thesis statement. If they don't, they should not belong in your book. For example, your thesis statement could read: We've all experienced insomnia at times in our lives, but there are twenty proven techniques and methods to give you back a good night's sleep.
Once you have your thesis in place, before start to write, make sure there is a good reason and necessacity to write your book. Ask yourself some questions:
* Does your book present useful valuable information and is that information relevant in present day’s situation?
* Will your book affect the lives of your readers positively?
* Is your book dynamic and will it attract the reader's attention?
* Does you book answer the questions that are meaningful and significant?
If you can answer is yes to all these questions, you can feel confident about the potential success of your e-book.
Another important step is to figure out whom your target audiences are this is group of people for whom you will be writing to, and this group will dictate many elements of your book, such as style, tone, diction, and even length. Figure out the age range of your readers, their gender, what they are most interested in, and even the socio-economic cluster they primarily come from. Are they the people who read fashion magazines or book reviews? Do they write letters in longhand or spend long hours every day online. The more you can pin down your target audience, the easier it will be to write your book for them.
Next, make a list of the reasons of writing your e-book. Do you want to promote your business? Do you want to bring quality traffic to your website? Do you want to enhance your reputation?
Then write down your goals in terms of publishing. Do you want to sell it as a product on your website, or do you want to offer it as a free gift for filling out a survey or for ordering a product? Do you want to use the chapters to create an e-course, or use your e-book to attract affiliates around the world? The more you know upfront, the easier the actual writing will be.
Decide on the format of your chapters. In non-fiction, keep the format from chapter to chapter quite consistent. Perhaps you plan to use an introduction to your chapter topic, and then divide it into four subhead topics. Or you may plan to divide it into five parts, each one beginning with a relevant anecdote.
There is only one possible way to climb a mountain and that is Step by step.
Now think of writing your e-book in the same angle. You must create it step by step, piece by piece and one day, you will take that last step and find yourself standing on the summit with your head in the clouds.
The first thing you have to do is to get yourself organized like a mountaineer. Instead of climbing gear, however, you must organize your thoughts. There are certain steps you should take before you commence. Once you gone through the following list of process you will be ready to actually begin writing your e-book.
Beginning Steps to Writing an e-book
First, determine your e-book’s working title. Make a note of a few different titles, and eventually, you'll find that one that titles will grow on you. Titles lend a hand you to focus your writing on your topic; they guide you in anticipating and answering your reader's queries. Aim for clarity in your titles, but cleverness always helps to sell books. And it should not be too cute. For example, Remedies for Insomnia: twenty different ways to count sheep. Or: Get off that couch: fifteen exercise plans to back you into shape.
Next, write out a thesis statement. Your thesis is the zest with one sentence or two stating exactly what problem you are going to address and how your book will solve that particular problem. All chapters spring forth from your thesis statement. Once you've got your thesis statement fine-tuned, you’ve built your foundation. From that foundation, your book will grow, chapter by chapter.
Your thesis will keep you focused on the subject while you write your e-book. Remember: all chapters must support your thesis statement. If they don't, they should not belong in your book. For example, your thesis statement could read: We've all experienced insomnia at times in our lives, but there are twenty proven techniques and methods to give you back a good night's sleep.
Once you have your thesis in place, before start to write, make sure there is a good reason and necessacity to write your book. Ask yourself some questions:
* Does your book present useful valuable information and is that information relevant in present day’s situation?
* Will your book affect the lives of your readers positively?
* Is your book dynamic and will it attract the reader's attention?
* Does you book answer the questions that are meaningful and significant?
If you can answer is yes to all these questions, you can feel confident about the potential success of your e-book.
Another important step is to figure out whom your target audiences are this is group of people for whom you will be writing to, and this group will dictate many elements of your book, such as style, tone, diction, and even length. Figure out the age range of your readers, their gender, what they are most interested in, and even the socio-economic cluster they primarily come from. Are they the people who read fashion magazines or book reviews? Do they write letters in longhand or spend long hours every day online. The more you can pin down your target audience, the easier it will be to write your book for them.
Next, make a list of the reasons of writing your e-book. Do you want to promote your business? Do you want to bring quality traffic to your website? Do you want to enhance your reputation?
Then write down your goals in terms of publishing. Do you want to sell it as a product on your website, or do you want to offer it as a free gift for filling out a survey or for ordering a product? Do you want to use the chapters to create an e-course, or use your e-book to attract affiliates around the world? The more you know upfront, the easier the actual writing will be.
Decide on the format of your chapters. In non-fiction, keep the format from chapter to chapter quite consistent. Perhaps you plan to use an introduction to your chapter topic, and then divide it into four subhead topics. Or you may plan to divide it into five parts, each one beginning with a relevant anecdote.
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