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Publishing
Don't already have your manuscript
digitized? We offer that service!
By Disk
By Internet
Marketing via
Website or Page
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If you
completed your manuscript using a computer, or plan on placing it
on computer, electronic publishing is an option to augment your
printed book project, or a way to keep the information "in
print" once you no longer wish to produce, market, and sell
traditionally printed books. This can be achieved by selling/giving disks
and/or posting to the internet (pages or files ready for viewing or email)
with or without copyright restricted access. Select the basic format link you
are interested in and read on to see a few of the
varied ways to publish and promote your book (and more)
electronically.
Your E-book may be produced in a variety of universal formats - GEDCOM, HTML, ASCII (text/txt or rich text/rtf), PDF, etc. Many formats that are either PC or Apple (not universal) are possible - Word Document, mixed/assorted files, etc. The type of format will determine what hardware and program (application) the buyer needs to be able to access their book purchase. A general goal should be a publication accessible by both Apple and PC users. Though it may take a bit longer to prepare an e-book in PDF, for the genealogist, it's universal enough that rarely does new hardware or software need to be purchased. Truly universal files, such as PDF. can be read in popular ebook readers such as Apple iPad, Sony Reader, Barns & Nobel nook, the Amazon Kindle and more. The humble PDA makes a good PDF book reader, if it has a comfortably sized display.
Regardless of whether your e-book choice is by disk, download, or secure internet site, there are several advantages to publishing electronically - the most obvious is the lower cost of publication.
General Advantages
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Most e-book reading software have the option of the software reading the file. This makes the electronic book also an audio book.
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The average data storage device (be it a computer, PDA, dedicated book reader, memory card/stick, or USB drive) can hold several books in vary little space.
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You have tighter Digital Rights Management (DRM) of your electronic file than a printed book. Through DRM, you can restrict file copying, installing, and even printing for the casual reader/researcher.
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Electronic books on your "e-shelf" are easy to pull up - no scanning your library shelf, sorting through stacks, or digging in packing boxes to find the book you want.
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E-books are easy and lightweight to carry. Today's readers can carry an entire library - to the corner store, on vacation, or on research trips.
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No book dust - fewer books can contribute to a healthier air quality and environment.
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Most e-books can adjust in size of page to read. From font size (large print anyone?) to overall % of zoom - the book can tailor itself to the readers wishes.
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If your e-book reader is portable, but not waterproof - don't leave the book at home: Place your reader inside a water-tight zip-closure bag and enjoy your e-book at the beach (or in the bath).
By Disk
By Internet
Marketing via
Website or Page
Website Production ServiceWebsite Basics
Don't already have your manuscript
digitized? We offer that service!
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