Comments on: How to Create Your Own Book http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-create-your-own-book/ News and Reviews! Geek, Internet Entrepreneur, Hardware Addict, Software Junkie, Book Author, Once TV Show Host, Technology Enthusiast, Shameless Self-Promoter, Tech Conference Coordinator, Early Adopter, Idea Evangelist, Tech Support Blogger, Bootstrapper, Media Personality, Technology Consultant, Thicker Quicker Picker Upper. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:06:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: JK http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-create-your-own-book/#comment-534261 JK Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:46:57 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/07/19/how-to-create-your-own-book/#comment-534261 The first line of the post says "One of our community members is writing a book in Microsoft Word,". From this line we can safely assume the person writting their book has already purchased MS Word and is profficient enough with the software. If we compare this with another software title then yes MS Word would be free (its already been paid for) and the user already knows how to use it were a new software title would have to be learned. The first line of the post says “One of our community members is writing a book in Microsoft Word,”. From this line we can safely assume the person writting their book has already purchased MS Word and is profficient enough with the software. If we compare this with another software title then yes MS Word would be free (its already been paid for) and the user already knows how to use it were a new software title would have to be learned.

]]> By: Jyll http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-create-your-own-book/#comment-534321 Jyll Mon, 23 Jul 2007 03:04:55 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/07/19/how-to-create-your-own-book/#comment-534321 Chris - What about the open source desktop publishing software - Scribus? It's what I chose to replace InDesign and Publisher. Chris – What about the open source desktop publishing software – Scribus? It’s what I chose to replace InDesign and Publisher.

]]> By: GiM http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-create-your-own-book/#comment-534329 GiM Sun, 22 Jul 2007 23:52:19 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/07/19/how-to-create-your-own-book/#comment-534329 - "... Chris recommends sticking with Microsoft Word... you’re not going to have to spend any money on a new publishing platform". Chris, could I understand that Word is free and already paid ??? And I thought you must buy MS Office for that (~$ 150-600, depending of distribution...). If you want simple and free, I guess WordPad is the answer (from Microsoft, in any Windows)! But for this price you can buy a real DTP editor: Quark Express, Page Maker, Ventura... As an alternative for Ventura (made by Corel) I use as professional DTP, I prefer EditPad Lite (international character support, or Notepad just for English versions), since I use HTML codes to proper make-up my documents, books... in a platform independent format (HTML+CSS). And I believe there are plenty of free WYSIWYG options too... - Chris, speaking of Word: "For starters, you’re not going to have to learn a new program". Well, Chris, it seems there are exceptions, since not only I learned to work with Word (as new born I did not knew this software), but also as end-user support I help my colleagues to come through with it. Chris, if you just saw it and you knew it from the first time, you are COOL!!! - “… Chris recommends sticking with Microsoft Word… you’re not going to have to spend any money on a new publishing platform”.

Chris, could I understand that Word is free and already paid ??? And I thought you must buy MS Office for that (~$ 150-600, depending of distribution…). If you want simple and free, I guess WordPad is the answer (from Microsoft, in any Windows)! But for this price you can buy a real DTP editor: Quark Express, Page Maker, Ventura…

As an alternative for Ventura (made by Corel) I use as professional DTP, I prefer EditPad Lite (international character support, or Notepad just for English versions), since I use HTML codes to proper make-up my documents, books… in a platform independent format (HTML+CSS). And I believe there are plenty of free WYSIWYG options too…

- Chris, speaking of Word: “For starters, you’re not going to have to learn a new program”.

Well, Chris, it seems there are exceptions, since not only I learned to work with Word (as new born I did not knew this software), but also as end-user support I help my colleagues to come through with it. Chris, if you just saw it and you knew it from the first time, you are COOL!!!

]]> By: Karl http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-create-your-own-book/#comment-534848 Karl Sun, 22 Jul 2007 16:54:09 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/07/19/how-to-create-your-own-book/#comment-534848 When putting images into Word docs I like to use one of two methods: - Use a table. Easier to position the image left, right or whatever. - Use the Drawing tools and a Text Box. Better control over the size of the image and text flow. Easier to add a border around the image if wanted. If the real end result is a a PDF ebook I'd suggest using OpenOffice (www.openoffice.org). It directly exports to PDF with security if needed, hyperlinks enabled, and a clickable Table of Contents. You have to use Adobe Acrobat to get all those functions out of a Word doc. Since trying OpenOffice a few months ago I've given MSOffice the boot! -=[ Karl ]=- Learn digital photography at www.TeachMeToShoot.com When putting images into Word docs I like to use one of two methods:
- Use a table. Easier to position the image left, right or whatever.
- Use the Drawing tools and a Text Box. Better control over the size of the image and text flow. Easier to add a border around the image if wanted.

If the real end result is a a PDF ebook I’d suggest using OpenOffice (www.openoffice.org). It directly exports to PDF with security if needed, hyperlinks enabled, and a clickable Table of Contents. You have to use Adobe Acrobat to get all those functions out of a Word doc.

Since trying OpenOffice a few months ago I’ve given MSOffice the boot!

-=[ Karl ]=-
Learn digital photography at
http://www.TeachMeToShoot.com

]]> By: Karl http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-create-your-own-book/#comment-534849 Karl Sun, 22 Jul 2007 16:54:09 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/07/19/how-to-create-your-own-book/#comment-534849 When putting images into Word docs I like to use one of two methods: - Use a table. Easier to position the image left, right or whatever. - Use the Drawing tools and a Text Box. Better control over the size of the image and text flow. Easier to add a border around the image if wanted. If the real end result is a a PDF ebook I'd suggest using OpenOffice (www.openoffice.org). It directly exports to PDF with security if needed, hyperlinks enabled, and a clickable Table of Contents. You have to use Adobe Acrobat to get all those functions out of a Word doc. Since trying OpenOffice a few months ago I've given MSOffice the boot! -=[ Karl ]=- Learn digital photography at www.TeachMeToShoot.com When putting images into Word docs I like to use one of two methods:
- Use a table. Easier to position the image left, right or whatever.
- Use the Drawing tools and a Text Box. Better control over the size of the image and text flow. Easier to add a border around the image if wanted.

If the real end result is a a PDF ebook I’d suggest using OpenOffice (www.openoffice.org). It directly exports to PDF with security if needed, hyperlinks enabled, and a clickable Table of Contents. You have to use Adobe Acrobat to get all those functions out of a Word doc.

Since trying OpenOffice a few months ago I’ve given MSOffice the boot!

-=[ Karl ]=-
Learn digital photography at
http://www.TeachMeToShoot.com

]]> By: Dr. Russell Sabella http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-create-your-own-book/#comment-536790 Dr. Russell Sabella Sun, 22 Jul 2007 15:03:03 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/07/19/how-to-create-your-own-book/#comment-536790 I have published several books with publishers and recently decided to go on my own given all the online digital publishers available (e.g., lulu.com). I searched for other formatting programs and came to the same conclusion, MS Word does the job easiest. Of course, the good doctor can always pay someone to just do it for him/her (e.g., http://www.concordeditorial.com/) I have published several books with publishers and recently decided to go on my own given all the online digital publishers available (e.g., lulu.com). I searched for other formatting programs and came to the same conclusion, MS Word does the job easiest. Of course, the good doctor can always pay someone to just do it for him/her (e.g., http://www.concordeditorial.com/)

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