Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Reviewing Different Ebook Compilers

Now that you have a basic understanding of what an ebook compiler does. To help make the decision, this is a review of ebook compilers currently available. One each day.

* E-editor
This software has a demo version that you can download to try out before purchasing. You can't actually use the demo to create an ebook, but you can run the software and test it out thoroughly to see if it does what you need it to do for your particular ebook.

This ebook compiler is one of the easiest to use. The software has a very user-friendly help menu that provides instructions for and explanations of every field on every screen. The program also includes video tutorials demonstrating every step of this compiler with clear explanations of all fields that need to be filled out. There are 7 screens that you use to choose your ebook options.

This compiler requires your files to be in HTML format. You follow simple directions, and the compiler loads your files. If you decide to edit your ebook after it has been complied, make any changes in your original files and click on "Compile, your ebook" and your changes will appear in your compiled ebook.

E-editor allows for some customization of your ebook. You can create a special page that appears when the ebook is opened; create customized icons that appear on the desktop after downloading: use your logo on the task bar of your ebook; customize the task bar's buttons, where the task bar appears in your ebook, and choose the task bar's colors. Additionally, you can choose to have the ebook open to the last page read, which many of your buyers will appreciate.

An excellent and unique feature of E-editor is the capability to choose a standard Microsoft window or to create your own design for a window to personalize your ebook. The program provides some sample window designs, but you can use any . bmp ( bit map skin) graphic you have stored on your hard drive.

E-editor is a good choice if you are new at producing ebooks because it is easy to use and allows you to customize the appearance of your ebook

2 comments:

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Dan & Deanna .. thanks for the information on the ebook compiler - E-editor. It's good it's got a demo version to try too .. and from your notes it seems to be quite easy to use .. & has video turorials ..

Thanks - that will be interesting information...
Hilary Melton-Butcher
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Marketing Unscrambled, Home edition said...

Hilary, thank you for your comments.Demo's are a good thing. That way you can see if you are going to like it and it will do what you need it to do. Videos that teach you how to use it are even better.
Dan and Deanna "Marketing unscrambled"