E-book Creator

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E-book Creator: Self-Publish Your Content

Create professional e-books from your text content instantly. Our e-book creator transforms your writing into beautifully formatted, shareable e-books. Perfect for authors, bloggers, educators, and content creators who want to publish their work without complex software or expensive services.

Why Create E-books?

E-books offer numerous advantages for authors and publishers:

E-book Formats & Compatibility

Format Device Compatibility Best For File Size
PDF All devices, computers, tablets Professional books, fixed layout Medium (higher with images)
EPUB E-readers, tablets, phones Amazon Kindle, most e-readers Small (best compression)
MOBI Amazon Kindle devices Kindle distribution Small
HTML Web browsers, all devices Web distribution, online reading Small
DOCX MS Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice Further editing, traditional publishing Small-Medium

E-book Publishing Platforms

Platform Royalty Rate Pricing Control Distribution Reach
Amazon KDP 35-70% Full control Largest e-book market
Draft2Digital 50-60% Full control Multiple retailers
Smashwords 50-60% Full control 100+ retailers
Google Play Books 52% Full control Google ecosystem
Apple Books 70% Full control Apple devices + web

How to Create an E-book

  1. Write Your Content: Prepare your manuscript or paste existing text
  2. Organize Structure: Add chapters, sections, and hierarchy
  3. Format Text: Apply styles, fonts, and spacing
  4. Add Metadata: Title, author, description, cover image
  5. Choose Format: Select PDF, EPUB, MOBI, or HTML
  6. Generate E-book: Create the final file
  7. Test & Preview: View on different devices
  8. Publish & Distribute: Upload to platforms or share directly

E-book Formatting Best Practices

E-book Pricing Strategy

Price Range Book Type Typical Length Market Positioning
Free - $0.99 Lead magnets, short stories, samples Under 30 pages List building, awareness
$2.99 - $4.99 Short novels, novelettes 30-100 pages Budget-conscious readers
$5.99 - $9.99 Standard novels 100-300 pages Average pricing
$9.99+ Premium/Non-fiction 300+ pages Premium content

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between EPUB and PDF?

EPUB is reflowable format adapting to device screen size (best for e-readers). PDF is fixed layout preserving original formatting (best for print-like appearance on computers). For maximum compatibility, create both versions.

How much does it cost to publish an e-book?

Many platforms are free to publish. You only pay for optional services like ISBN numbers ($20-30), professional editing ($500-2000), or cover design ($50-500+). Distribution is free on most major platforms.

Can I sell e-books on multiple platforms?

Yes, most platforms allow multi-platform distribution. Use aggregators like Draft2Digital or Smashwords to distribute to 100+ retailers simultaneously, or publish directly on each platform for more control.

How do I protect my e-book from piracy?

Most e-books can't be 100% protected, but DRM (Digital Rights Management) adds security on some platforms. However, DRM can frustrate legitimate readers. Consider watermarking instead of heavy DRM for balance.

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