Are you a writer? With a blog? Interested in creating a book or eBook with content? I did some research and testing, and found a site that converts blogs into Word or PDF format. PDF and Word files are easily converted into ePub or MOBI format for SmashWords, Amazon or Google. The formatting isn’t perfect and images are low resolution in free mode, but from the pages of this WordPress blog, I created a full PDF document with a few clicks. Below is a screen shot with part of the table of contents:
My PDF document is 74 pages long after conversion. PDFs are easily converted to ePub or MOBI format for eBook or eReader use. Kindle eReaders prefer MOBI, something to consider when preparing an eBook for sale at Amazon. SmashWords prefers ePub but accepts versions of Word, RTF, PDF and more. PDF is generally safe for all self-publishing efforts.
This post doesn’t cover details for eBook formatting, but less complex text documents are better for publishing. Word has many hidden formatting features that may cause issues when publishing eBooks.
Blog to Book with BlogBooker
Some plugins for WordPress claim to convert blogs to eBook formats, but don’t always work as advertised. I found and tested BlogBooker and the ToC results are above. The website has a very simple and free process. The home page is below. Clicking on the blue “Make your BlogBook” starts the program.
Bloggers can choose content from WordPress, Blogger, Medium, Twitter, Tumblr, TypePad and LiveJournal. Simply select the desired platform, register with an email address, and follow the simple instructions. Choose from Microsoft Word or PDF for the final format, choose convert, and in minutes, receive a full PDF or Word document that may be converted into an eBook.
BlogBooker Limits
BlogBooker isn’t perfect, but it is a good tool. Below is a clip from one of the pages I converted. Note that each of the bullet points converted into numbers. Each was a hyperlink in the blog post, but not in the PDF. Be sure to carefully proofread the converted product. BlogBooker can also be used to see what a completed conversion looks like and writers can adjust accordingly.
BlogBooker only allows a few conversions for free. BlogBooker has paid plans that allow higher resolution pictures and unlimited conversions. Prices range from $19.00 (basic) to $79.00 for premier. Payment in U.S. dollars, British Pounds or € Euros.
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Homepreneurs has instructions for step-by-step publishing on Smashwords and on Kindle/Amazon. Google instructions will be a future post.
Creating an eBook-ready document is simple with BookBlogger. Self-publishing is easy on the major publishing websites. All instructions are written on Homepreneurs. Everything is free.
And the best part? When the eBook sells, you get paid. Month after month after month. Do very little work and earn passive income via royalties for years.
Please leave any questions or feedback in the comments. I’m happy to answer questions.
Dion
Dion Shaw is founder and owner of Homepreneurs. All articles written are copyright to Dion Shaw and Homepreneurs. No reproduction is permitted without express written consent and violators will be prosecuted. Neither Dion Shaw nor Homepreneurs is paid or otherwise compensated for suggestions in these posts. No responsibility is assumed by either Homepreneurs or Dion Shaw.
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In 1991, Dion Shaw was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Over the years, his health has declined, including ongoing vision problems associated with optic neuritis, and doctors now say a stem cell transplant is essential to his well-being and perhaps, survival.
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