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The Latest At Creating Self-Published e-Books Website
e-Books are the greatest boon to writers since the typewriter replaced the pen. It gives every author a level playing field on which to present their work. An unknown author looks just as good on the Internet as John Grisham or Stephen King, as long as your cover is as attractive and your summary is aimed at whetting the reader's appetite.
FreeTranslation.Com
If you have a website and are trying to sell internationally, consider linking to a translation site such as this one. FreeTranslation can translate your words immediately. Do you want your latest book or poem available in Spanish? Use this site to do a little translation yourself.

Translations available: Spanish to English, French to English, German to English and English to Spanish, English to French, English to German, English to Italian, English to Norwegian and English to Portuguese.
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ZDnet Software Express
This site is a bonanza of free software available for the downloading. It is here that you can download an e-book program, Activ E-Book Compiler. It's free to try, for a specified time and then can be purchased if you like it.

The important thing is that it gives you something to work with and see how to convert your book into an e-book. If you don't like this one, at least you know what they're about and can go to your local computer store and look for others.
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Copyright Myths
At last, Brad Templeton has unmasked the 10 most common copyright myths that you find on the Internet. This is a great source of info for the new author who is confused about the copyright process. Check out his Introduction to Copyright while you're there. Lots of helpful info.
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Creating Self-Published e-Books Forums/Discussion Groups
Writing is solitary work; there are times when we need information or just some conversation with another of our peers. This is when it's helpful to have a few favorite forums or discussion groups to use. Try some of these until you find one that feels comfortable to you.
Children's Writing Resource Message Boards
If you write books for children, this is where you can interact with other similar authors. You can post to the message board and get your questions answered, or opinions discussed with other children's writers.
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Writers Write
This one source offers message boards for topics ranging from Business Communication to Greeting Cards, and even Songwriting. No matter what genre covers your writing, you are sure to find a message board of your peers.
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Poets & Writers/Speakeasy
Poets have a hard time finding discussion groups with other poets, so at last I found this one. It isn't limited to just poets, writers are also welcome. What writer hasn't had the need to wax poetic at some point? You'll find both poetic and prose authors to chat with and help each other.
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Mystery/Spy Thrillers
Sleuths of pen & ink can ghoulishly gather with their peers at this forum and discuss murder and mayhem to their heart's content. Who knows? You may find your next villain's demise in one of these sessions.
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