02-13-2010, 06:46 PM | #1 |
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Need someone to make ebooks of my novels for me
Well, it looks like Rwood got socked in with too much work (which really sucks, even if you're a masochist) and can't finish converting my Oort Perimeter novel to ebook. So if someone's interested, I've got books 1 and 2 out (Earthfleet series), plus a short story anthology that need converting to ebook (so they can be released for free here), and my ebook conversion skills are on the level of epic fail. So I figure to let one of the experts here have at them. If anyone's interested, let me know. I really, really want to get these out to you guys. You've waited long enough. ^_^;;
As for the formats, Epub definitely, and the other formats are at your discretion. Thanks in advance everyone. Also, what's a good way to post or share the source files that will be converted? I could post them on my website, email them, etc. It's whatever you guys want. |
02-13-2010, 06:51 PM | #2 |
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Fantastic! I was just about to send a message to you asking if they had been converted. I was at your website and didn't see them yet.
Sadly, I don't have any experience in formatting, and really hope a more experienced member will be able to do this for you. |
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I'll do it.
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02-13-2010, 07:07 PM | #4 |
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Oh, wow, that's so nice of you, Nate!
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02-13-2010, 08:46 PM | #5 |
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Thanks nate!
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02-13-2010, 09:30 PM | #6 |
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and my ebook conversion skills are on the level of epic fail.
I fear I shall soon join you in mediocrity. I just learned what OCR means. I suspected it was more involved than installing Abbey Fine Reader and owning a scanner. Could an "expert" list a few hints at doing it right? |
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What's involved in the conversion process? Is there an electronic copy available that just needs to be converted? If it doesn't involve OCR, I can give it a go and end up woth ePub, LRF, LIT, Mobi, and eReader.
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02-14-2010, 08:06 PM | #9 |
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Nah, all my stuff is in open document format. I use Open Office for all my writing.
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02-14-2010, 08:10 PM | #10 |
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You can convert yourself, easily enough, using Calibre. Another option is to upload to Smashwords. They handle the conversion and distribution.
Good luck. Rob Preece Publisher, BooksForABuck.com |
02-14-2010, 08:17 PM | #11 |
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lol. I tried calibre and ended up with something that looked like roadkill. >.<
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