No matter which software you end up using, you’ll have to go through all of these stages.
Converting the manuscript to ebook format.The Three Stages of Creating An Ebookįirst of all, it’s important to realize that there are (at least) three distinct stages in creating an ebook: Since I’ve been asked this question many times in the past, I’d like to share a few key aspects which may be important in finding the right answer to this question, because ultimately - despite what software companies will tell you - there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Once you’ve made the decision to write your first ebook and self-publish it or just finally release that epic fantasy tome catching dust in your drawer, the inevitable question arises: what’s the best software for this? How much should you spend? Is there something open-source, perhaps? Can you just use good ol’ Word?