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If you completed your manuscript using a computer, or plan on placing it on computer, electronic publishing is an option to augment your printed book project, or a way to keep the information "in print" once you no longer wish to produce, market, and sell traditionally printed books. This can be achieved by selling/giving disks and/or posting to the internet (pages or files ready for viewing or email) with or without copyright restricted access. Select the basic format link you are interested in and read on to see a few of the varied ways to publish and promote your book (and more) electronically.

Your E-book may be produced in a variety of universal formats - GEDCOM, HTML, ASCII (text/txt or rich text/rtf), PDF, etc. as well as many formats that are either PC or Apple (not universal) are possible - Word Document, mixed/assorted files, etc. from our publishing company. For E-reader formats (EPub, mobi, palm doc, LRF, etc.), we offer pre-press service and support through other vendor's. The type of format will determine what hardware and program (application) the buyer needs to be able to access their book purchase. A general goal should be a publication accessible by both Apple and PC users. Though it may take a bit longer to prepare an e-book in PDF, for the genealogist, it's universal enough that rarely does new hardware or software need to be purchased. Truly universal files, such as PDF. can be read in popular most ebook readers such as Apple iPad, Sony Reader, Barns & Nobel nook, the Amazon Kindle and more. PDA, Smartphone, and tablets makes good PDF book readers, if they have a comfortably sized display.

Regardless of whether your e-book choice is by disk, download, or secure internet site, there are several advantages to publishing electronically - the most obvious is the lower cost of publication.

General Advantages

• Most e-book reading software have the option of the software reading the file. This makes the electronic book also an audio book.

• The average data storage device (be it a computer, PDA, dedicated book reader, memory card/stick, or USB drive) can hold several books (or libraries) in vary little space.

• You may have tighter Digital Rights Management (DRM) of your electronic file than a printed book. Through DRM, you can restrict file copying, installing, and even printing for the casual reader/researcher.

• Electronic books on your "e-shelf" are easy to pull up - no scanning your library shelf, sorting through stacks, or digging in packing boxes to find the book you want.

• E-books are easy and lightweight to carry. Today's readers can carry an entire library - to the corner store, on vacation, or on research trips.

• No book dust - fewer books can contribute to a healthier air quality and environment.

• Most e-books can adjust in size of page to read. From font size (large print anyone?) to overall % of zoom - the book can tailor itself to the readers wishes.

An E-Book for all occasions tip:
If your e-book reader is portable, but not waterproof - don't leave the book at home: Place your reader inside a water-tight zip-closure bag and enjoy your e-book at the beach (or in the bath).

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