On to the Next Ebook
Having published my first ebook, I’m ready to move on to my next challenge. This time, it will be a fiction book. It’s written and just about ready to go.
My first ebook was non-fiction. It contains some graphics and a unique format, considering its content. That was way it took a bit more work to pull it together and fit the Amazon guidelines. Having been through this experience, I can tell right from the onset that a fiction book will be considerably easier. I anticipate the conversion will go smoother, along with the table of contents and NDX file generation.
I’m more and more convinced that is the right way to go. Having read stories of other authors getting rejected hundreds of times, I’ve decided to go the ebook route. I’m going to have to market my own book anyway. Might was well try and maximize my profits. Besides, I’m anxious to let my novel go so I can move on to the next. We’ve been constant companions for too long. It’s time.
Review: Finding the Best E-Reader
My e-reader of choice is my Android smartphone. With plenty of apps available, I can’t justify buying another electronic device. The reader apps offer plenty of options. I’ve used a few. Here is my take on the choices you have.
Out of all of them out there, this one is my favorite. A lot of the readers offer similar options. What makes Moon+ Reader stand out for me is the ability to browse other sources. You can browse SmashWords and Project Gutenberg for free books if you’d like. What better way to catch up on the classics. I also like the fact that I could access the ebooks I downloaded when trying other readers.
The interface is very pleasing. I like how the books display on my smartphone. You can change themes or switch between day/night mode for the best reading experience. It’s a nice user-friendly app.
Before I tried Moon+, this way my reader of choice. I haven’t had a lot of problems with it, but it has been buggy now and again. The developers appear to be on top of the issues, so maybe it is better now.
The app also has a good interface that is easy to navigate. You can switch back and forth between day/night mode. That’s an important feature for me since I do most of my reading in bed. I like its page turning feature like the Moon+ has, but some may prefer text scrolling, which it doesn’t have.
Amazon offers a free version of its reader for smartphones. It synchronizes all of your Kindle e-book purchases with its own Whispersync. This is a nice feature if you read on different devices. Another good aspect of this program is the ability to sample e-books before committing. By then, of course, you have to know the ending.
The only problem is that you are tied to the Kindle store. They have a wide selection of titles, but you may miss out on new writers using other publishing venues. Another drawback is size. I’ve filled up my smartphone with plenty of apps. Kindle does have some bloat even on the SD card. That can lead to some frustrating “random features,” as I refer to bugs.
Overall, Moon+ Reader Pro is my top pick. It’s easy to use and offers an uber-huge selection of titles to keep you amused and reading.
5 Best Android Apps for Writers
My Android phone is becoming more and more of a writing tool for me. The move from a Blackberry to an Android was one of the best things I ever did. After installing and uninstalling countless apps, I came up with my list of the top five Android apps for writers. Frankly, I use my smartphone to write on the road rather than hauling my laptop.
OfficeProSuite
I love this app for creating documents. The interface is intuitive and easy to use. I can add text by voice or type away on my slide-out keyboard. I use the word processor program the most. It integrates with Google Docs, so you can keep your work in the cloud and save precious memory. One of the best things about it is that it includes a PDF reader. You don’t need a separate program to view these files.
DropBox
Like many, Dropbox is my preferred method for keeping files. My files are primarily text, so the free storage allotment is more than adequate. I can access all of my files whenever I need to, whether to check a reference or anything else.
Zandy
If you use Zotero, this program is a must-have. With it, you can access your Zotero library on your mobile phone. I can’t say enough good things about Zotero. It is a web app for storing reference and citation information. It also has a standalone product that I use every day that I write.
A good dictionary is a must when writing. The Merriam-Webster dictionary is a great tool for research. You can look up through text or speech. It even has audio pronunciations which are easily understood. Certainly that is the point when learning new words.
WordPress
The secret to a good blog is regular content, a lesson all of us bloggers learn. The WordPress app for Android makes blogging that much easier. The interface is very easy to use. You can make the most of those few spare minutes and get out a post on the fly. No more excuses for not writing regularly.
Hopefully, these apps will make your writing easier and more efficient. You can indeed put the smart into your smartphone.
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