OOo Writer Makes PDF Creation “One-Click” Easy
I posted this argument, er, point of view inside a Squidoo Lens I set up a while ago and thought it might be a good idea to include portions of the post here for you if you’re still “stuck on the fence” about switching over to OOo Writer from MS Word.
It’s pretty good stuff. Hope you like it.
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Still Using Microsoft Word For PDF Ebook Creation?
Why are you still doing things the hard way??!
That’s right. I said it.
Why on Earth would you still be creatively limiting yourself with such a crappy piece of software that costs out the rear when you can have a much better application that doesn’t cost you one red cent??
And, you can use it to make yourself wads of cash, without spending any??
Don’t get me wrong. I really like using Windows — go figure?
But I absolutely loath trying to figure my way around some cruddy “trial” junk that is so complicated to use you have to read like 12 manuals on how to add chapter links and background images to your ebook templates.
That’s just plain STOOPID.
What would have taken me months to learn using MS Word took literally HOURS in OpenOffice. Or OOo if you prefer.
Plus, I get to design beautiful ebook templates with, err, updated graphic elements that fit into the new generation of web components. You know, like creating a “web 2.0″ looking PDF ebook?
It’s a breeze with OpenOffice Writer.
And, if you are at all familiar with MS Word’s interface, then making the transition over to OpenOffice will be total cake for you.
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Just How Easy Is It To Create A PDF From Inside OpenOffice Writer?
Well, how fast can you click a button?
No, I’m not kidding.
Inside OOo Writer there’s this little bitty “PDF” icon that sits inside the tools menu bar ( *hint: it’s at the top with all the other “little” icon thingys ), and all you have to do is “left click” it once and a new window will pop open asking you to give your freshly created .ODT document a name.
Next thing you know, after you name it, you have a cool PDF file of your .ODT document sitting right on your hard drive, ready to distribute.
Can’t get much easier than this. Can it?
I don’t think so.
Why Are You Posting This Here…Now?
Because I got a message from a fellow marketer in my inbox that was promoting one of my EZ Ebook Template packages and he had suggested that his subscribers use a 3rd party PDF creation software.
Which, as he learned later, was very unecessary as OOo Writer already has this ability within the main program.
“Score 3 Points For OpenOffice! Yeah!”
Why Is This Important?
Because most folks that use Microsoft Word exclusively for their PDF ebook creations have to use a 3rd party software for PDF creation.
People who use OOo Writer don’t. Perfect!
And if Gabriel Aguinaga didn’t know about it, it’s a pretty safe bet that there are plenty other people that don’t know it either.
This is what happens when you’re use to doing things a certain way with a certain word processor program and have no idea how new software can uncomplicate your life.
It can sometimes be as simple as clicking a button.
Amazing.
EZ Ebook Template Package 6 Finally Released
Yes, it has taken me almost an entire month to put this new package out on the market.
Why?
Because first, I wanted to be sure that I offered only fresh templates I hadn’t done or seen anywhere else.
And second, because I’ve been working on the EZebt Membership site I mentioned in an earlier post — which has probably scooted down beneath this one — and it’s been a true labor intensive project. Suffice it to say that there is much more content to add than I originally anticipated.
Thirdly, because I’m working on a website I’m eventually putting up for sale here, and that’s taking some time away as well.
So, I guess you could say the real reason why it’s taken so long to release EZebt Package 6 is due to over-multi-tasking.
But anyway, let’s get to the good stuff…..
What’s Inside The New Package?
- 38 New & Exciting .ODT ebook template designs in a Variety of Colors & Styles
- .PSD & .JPEG Files for Each ebook template style
- 5 “Quick Start” Videos that shows you step-by-step how to edit the templates from start to finish
- Full Master Resale Rights to the Entire Package
- A Pre-Designed Sales Kit for easier reselling
- A PDF “Your Rights” License file to keep for your records
I think that’s about it.
Oh, and I almost forgot to mention….
The file size of this package is HUGE!!! That’s mainly due to the videos, but the grand total is a whopping 442 MB and so it will definitely take some time to download. Just a “heads up” for those interested in getting the package.
Wanna See What The Templates Look Like?
Here’s a “teaser” image for you….
And, to be clear, there are 3 other styles and plenty of different color schemes. In fact, here’s another little tid-bit for you to chew on…..
The actual “special deal page” has lots more screen shots of the templates and the color schemes. You can find that link below….
But….
What’s The Deal?
Simply put, you can purchase the all new EZ ebook template package #6 for a one time payment of $21.97
But ONLY FROM THIS LINK And Only For The Next 25 People
After that, you will only be able to purchase it for the normal price of $37 from a link I will post once the first 25 packages are gone.
Why Am I Posting This Here?
Well, with the addition of the super terrific, and helpful, 5 “Quick Start” Videos, I want to get this package into as many hands as I can so that all those that make it to the “25 only” list can spread the videos around and make using my template packs that much easier.
Why not just post the videos on here for free then?
Um, because it took a damn long time to make them first of all.
And secondly, because being part of the EZ ebook template pack 6, they come with Master Resale Rights too. It wouldn’t be right to just give them away when others would have to pay to view, and/or resell them.
What Happens If I Can’t Purchase The Pack At The Special Discount Price?
If you try to purchase at the special discount price above, and the order link doesn’t work, well, sorry, but you missed out this time around and will have to purchase at the regular price.
Bummer 
Maybe you’ll catch the next package 
Okay, that’s it for now. Hopefully I’ll have some more tutorials and free templates to upload in the next week or so.
And, I will definitely be putting up some more freebie tools you can use since I found quite a few more.
Until then, stay safe and beautify your World!
Private Membership Section Coming Soon
I am kicking around the idea of starting up a paid members only section that will include fresh ebook templates, new backgrounds to use, tools, videos, tutorials, etc.
The ebook templates will come with Master Resale Rights and some of the other content, may or may not come with the same rights (or better rights). I haven’t decided just yet. But, I do know this….
All the content included will NOT be found anywhere else except inside the paid members only section. That is a definite!
So far, it’s breaking down to including the following:
- Fresh Ebook Templates Added As They Are Created Each Month — No Exact Time Frame Set Except For Adding Monthly Templates
- Pre-Built Website Template Set For Each Ebook Template That Matches The Ebook Design
- Exclusive Backgrounds To Use Within Your Own Ebook Designs
- Ecover Actionscripts That Can Be Added
- Original Photoshop Brush Sets For Photoshop 7 and Up You Can Use Commercially Without Restrictions
- Blank eCover Designs
- Any Additional Tools To Help In Ebook Creation & Designing I Can Think Up or Get Hold Of
- Video Tutorials For Easier Learning That Holds Your Hand
- In Depth Written Tutorials For Using Certain Advanced Ebook Template Designs Found Within The Members Only Section
I have already set up the section and will be working on getting things finished up and decide what I’m going to put inside there.
The basis of the membership site is to provide more useful content for exclusive members only that are willing to pay for the content.
Anyhow, if you’d like to see the test site, you can check it out below:
EZ Membership Site Test Run
Again, it’s gonna take me a few weeks to get everything situated and in place, but in the meantime, if you have any feedback, please do comment here so I can take all your suggestions into consideration before going officially “live” with the members only section 
