 Writing strategies
review of eBook Starter
by Shelley Lowery
eBookStarter.com
Shelley Lowery, author of the acclaimed web site design course, Web
Design Mastery,
has just released what promises to be the ultimate ebook creation
software, eBook Starter.
eBook Starter is completely changing the way writers are packaging
their information products -- with breakthrough electronic publishing
technology like nothing you've ever seen.
If you've ever used an HTML compiler, you know they don't offer any
assistance in creating writing strategies for your ebook files -- they
simply compile files
you've already created -- that's it. To design and create your files,
you need to use another program, such as an HTML editor, and then
import the files into the compiler to create your ebook. That's what
makes eBook Starter stand out in the crowd.
Professionally
Designed Templates
This quality writing strategies software will enable you to select a
custom template that
will instantly give your project the look and feel of a real book,
notebook, manual or report. You simply select a template, tell the
software how many chapters your project should contain, and specify the
number of pages each chapter should contain. You can then title your
chapters and edit your new pages within the editor. It functions very
similar to a word processing program.
WYSIWYG
Ebook Editor
eBook Starter not only provides you with a wide variety of writing
strategies and beautifully
designed templates, but it is also an actual WYSIWYG (what you see is
what you get) ebook editor. What this means is that you will have the
ability to create your entire ebook -- from start to finish -- all
within this one program. And, best of all, without ANY knowledge of
HTML. Very impressive.
What's more, this unique editor will make creating your writing
strategies and ebook a breeze,
as it will enable you to format your text, add images, tables, links,
and even add special navigational buttons that function just like the
standard toolbar buttons.
The editor functions very similar to a word processing program. If you
can use a word processing program, you won't have any problems creating
your ebook with the eBook software -- it's that easy. In addition, the
editor was designed to enable you to instantly preview your work simply
by clicking on the 'Preview' tab. To continue editing, simply click on
the 'Edit' tab. It certainly couldn't get an easier.
Using
Variables within Your Projects
Another great feature was the option to use variables throughout your
ebooks. Variables are powerful little codes that can be used within
your ebooks for customization purposes. They provide you with the
ability to create customizable fields within your ebooks that may be
instantly customized by you or your readers - the choice is yours.
If you create a customizable ebook that you'd like to enable your
visitors and/or affiliates to customize, eBook Starter comes with a
special additional software writing strategies program called, eBook
Brander.
This powerful little software program can be distributed with your
customizable ebook to enable your users to customize your ebook. This
is a wonderful feature, especially if you have an affiliate program, as
you can create a special promotional ebook for your products and enable
your affiliates to include their affiliate ID.
Securing
Your Ebooks
Although this software is loaded with great and exclusive features, I
really liked the security features. Not only can you protect your text
from being copied, but you can also password protect the pages of your
choice, password protect your entire ebook and even prevent your ebooks
from being shared by allowing it to only display on one computer.
What's more, eBook Starter has a great feature that will enable you to
create a shareware version of your ebook, which can significantly
increase your writing strategies sales.
Exclusive
Printing Function
Another exclusive eBook Starter feature is the ability to enable your
readers to print your ebook with ease. They can simply click on a 'Print
Button Drop-Down List' and select the content within your
eBook they'd like to print. In addition, they can even preview the
content by clicking on a 'Print Preview' button.
If you've ever tried to print a web page, you know how difficult it can
be. The text may be cut off, the graphics may not display properly and
you waste a lot of ink printing unnecessary content.
As HTML compiled eBooks are simply HTML web pages, most do not print
properly. The eBook Starter print function was specifically designed to
alleviate this problem. This is a great feature.
Top
writing strategies Features
Although eBook Starter has far too many features to list here,
following are some of the best:
- Custom
eBook Templates - EXCLUSIVE
Create your eBooks with ease. Simply select one of the exclusive eBook
templates and give your ebooks the look and feel of a real book,
notebook, manual or report. Or, you can use your own files.
- Custom
eBook Editor - EXCLUSIVE
Edit your eBook templates within an exclusive WYSIWYG eBook editor. It
functions very similar to a standard word processing program. There is
no need to create your eBooks within one program and compile them with
another when you can do it all with eBook Starter.
- Custom
eBook Linking - EXCLUSIVE
Completely customize your eBook's navigation. Place images that
function just like your eBook's toolbar buttons within your eBook at
the click of a button.
- Custom
Template Variables - EXCLUSIVE
Scan your eBook template for pre-defined custom variables. For example,
your template may contain special variables for information, such as
your name, company name, and web address. Simply edit the variables to
instantly customize your template. This feature alone will save you a
great deal of time.
- Custom
Print Areas -EXCLUSIVE
Enable your readers to click on a 'Print Button Drop-Down List'
and select the content within your eBook they'd like to print. What's
more, they can even preview the content by clicking on a 'Print
Preview' button.
- Step
by Step eBook Wizard
Need a little assistance in creating your ebook? No problem ... create
your ebooks with ease with a step by step eBook Wizard.
- Multimedia
Support
eBook Starter supports the HTML 4 browser platform with plugins, which
will enable you to create powerful multimedia presentations, including
audio, video, flash and more.
- Improve your writing strategies with the...
- Custom
Security Options
- Single
Password
Protect your eBooks with a single password.
- Unique
Username & Password
Protect your eBooks with a username & password.
- Unique
Computer Code
Protect your eBooks from being shared. This feature will only allow
your eBook to display on a single computer.
- Shareware
Version
Set your eBook to expire within a specified number of days and/or
views. Once the days or views have been reached, the reader will be
required to enter a password or the eBook will lock. This provides a
great way to offer a trial version.
- Secure
Only Specific Pages
Specify pages within your eBook you'd like to secure. This will enable
you to offer your potential customers a sneak peak of your eBook. If
they'd like to read the entire eBook, they'll need to purchase a
password.
- Disable
Right Click
Protect your content by disabling the right mouse click within your
eBooks. Your source code will also be protected from being copied and
pasted using the Ctrl c + v method.
- No
Temporary File Extraction
Some HTML compilers may extract your files into a temp folder, which is
very insecure. Your files may be stolen! It's simply a matter of
locating the temp folder and copying all the files. Rest assured, eBook
Starter does not extract files to a temp folder.
- Search
eBook Function
Would you like to enable your readers to search your eBook? No problem
-- simply add the search icon to your eBook's toolbar and your readers
will have the ability to search for a specific keyword.
- eBook
Brander
Create customizable fields within your eBooks to enable your affiliates
to brand your promotional eBooks with their company name, affiliate ID
or whatever you'd like.
Extensive
Help Files
eBook Starter is not only a high quality software program that makes
creating professional looking ebooks simple, but it also comes with
extensive 'Help' files. The 'Help' section not only takes you step by
step through each process, provides screen shots, and an FAQ section,
but it also contains a complete ebook tutorial that will assist you
marketing and promoting your new ebook.
In addition, you will also have access to dozens of helpful writing
strategies tips you
can access at the click of a button within the 'Tips' window.
Conclusion
I was sincerely impressed with eBook Starter. Although I have tried
many other ebook creation software programs, none could even compare
with eBook Starter -- it's that good.
If you're serious about creating your own ebooks, you won't want to
miss this powerful writing strategies software. It's top-of-the-line
and HIGHLY
recommended.
Don't take my word for it ... visit the eBook Starter site to download
your free demo. You'll be so glad you did.
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