E-ditor Software
- unlimited e-books
- key-locks
- custom-size windows
- add window skins
- internet linking
- HTML4 capable
- plug-in capable
- edit capabilities
- personal securety
- customizable interface
- easy-read features
- and much more!

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There are a few software tools you will need to create and self-publish your own e-book. To create a book which is browser compatible (readable in Netscape or Explorer .html format) you will require an HTML editor. Some are available free. You may already have one if you are viewing this page in either of the browsers mentioned above. Netscape comes with "Netscape Composer" and Explorer has "Front Page". Or, you may prefer to create your book in .pdf format for which you will need Adobe Acrobat (also available free off the Net). Before choosing which text format you would like to use it is recommended you read our section on the Open Book Initiative here at the Writer's Nook.

Any format you choose will require a good e-book compiler software program to convert your text to a book look and feel. We recommend the latest version of E-ditor Software. It will have the extra components you will definitely need and some bonus features you will probably enjoy. Things to look for in a good e-book compiler program are:

• Unlimited Creation of e-Books: some software programs allow you to compile only one e-book and require additional fees to create more.
• Securety Features: you'll want to be able to "lock" your book to prevent re-distribution (without your approval), or be able to unlock certain pages so readers can get a preview before deciding to purchase, or be able to prevent your book from being mass produced by others, etc.
• "Appearance" Aids:  you'll want some flexibility in font and color choices, page lay-outs, possible interactivity (such as including Internet links so readers can click to a site you have referenced or link to your own site), and extras to make your e-book easier to read.
• Editing Capabilities: if you need to go back for some minor tweaking of your e-book you want this feature - an incredible time-saver!

The software you will require to begin typing your text for publishing by others will vary depending on the publisher you are submitting to. See our section on "Publishers" for more information. Some will require you to have WordPerfect software, others require Microsoft Word format, some prefer it in .pdf format (described above), some only require that the completed submitted text be in ASCII format or Rich Text format (which you can do usng Wordpad if you are using Windows95 or a higher version of Windows).

There are a host of on-line publishers to choose from. Be sure to read the fine print before submitting your work to any of them. We have provided some information in our "Publishers" section, however it may not be current. (Unfortunately, we do not have the manpower nor resources to follow-up on most information we have collected or received on-line.)