Re: 1st time writer and new to forum

--- In [email protected], "sandimarketing" <sandihere2003@...> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
> 
> My approx. 300 page book is informational (pet related) vs. a novel. I have text, chart, pictures and hyperlinks for the reader to use as reference tools. It's typed in a word document.

Glad to see another nonfiction writer. :)



> 
> Questions:
> 
> 1. I presently converted a 23 page document typed in word using cute pdf which my neighbor recommended.  Can I still use that for an ebook?
> 

Any pdf can be an ebook. Traditionally, 50 pages is considered a "book" but you can sell whatever you like. 


> 2.  Do I need to type in the url or is there a way they can click on the title and that will bring them to the referenced website?

On your website, you would create a link out of the title. Most website software can do this easily. 

> 
> 3.  Is adobe the only pdf program to use? If so, who would be the cheapest to buy the software?  I went to Comp USA and they hardly have any software programs, mainly computers/t.v.'s.


Most word processing programs create .pdfs easily. Word will do it. If you use a Mac, Pages will do it, too. 


> 
> 5.  Is there a maximum of pages you can have in an ebook? 

Not really.
 
> 
> 6.  Should I eliminate page numbers?

I recommend keeping the page numbers. When folks are trying to find specific information in your book, they will need it.

> 
> 7.  Can the reader send the file to a friend?

Theoretically, yes. If your price point is high enough, it tends to discourage piracy. However, thieves abound, and it is a constant fight to thwart them.

Amy Barnes
www.paper-bag-press.com




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