Create Your Project

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  Write your book.typing hands image by Tom Davison from Fotolia.com
  
  Create and edit the content for your book using a word processor. How you format your content may depend on whether your book is fiction or nonfiction. Fiction books with straight narration generally require simple formatting, while nonfiction books may contain tables, lists, and pictures.
  
  
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  Use high-resolution photographs.pile de photo image by WSC from Fotolia.com
  
  Use photo-editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop Elements, Corel PaintShop Photo Pro, Print Shop Professional, or a combination, to create your cover. Use high-resolution pictures or illustrations of your own, or find stock photos. Make sure you own the rights or have acquired a license for and pictures you use.
  
  
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  How will you distribute?global background series- world wide web image by Stasys Eidiejus from Fotolia.com
  
  How you distribute your eBook may determine the type of formatting you choose. If you desire to circulate your eBook for free, or sell it from your website, a PDF version might be all you need. If you choose to sell your eBook through distribution channels, be aware that they require different types of formatting. Choose your distribution method, then format your book according to their guidelines.
  
  
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  You may need additional software.dvd image by Tatu from Fotolia.com
  
  You can easily create a PDF version of your document using any PDF software, such as Adobe. For other formats, you may need to convert your document to HTML first, which often requires some cleaning up or editing. Your distribution method will guide your next steps.
  
  There are many eBook formats to choose from, such as Microsoft Reader, Palm, Rocketbook, FictionBook, BlackBerry, Sony (LRF), and ..epub (OCF). You will need the correct software, or processes, to convert to these formats. For example, if you choose to sell your eBook through Amazon Kindle, their desktop-publishing process will guide you. Mobipocket has a free software program called Mobipocket Creator that also supports formatting for the Kindle.
  
  
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  Creating your eBook can be a satisfying experience.preparing the file image by Pix by Marti from Fotolia.com
  
  Upload your book, or book .zip file with pictures, according to the guidelines of the distributor. Some distributors prefer that you upload a Microsoft Word or HTML document, and they will do the rest. There is often a proofing process where you can check your eBook contents before going to print.
  
  
• 6). Once your book is available for distribution, develop a marketing plan for sharing or selling your product.