ACCESSING THE PROGRAMS REQUIRED
Listed below are the links to all the programs, applications and online services I used to finish each element of my printed book. You may have some of them already, or similar ones.
If that’s the case, then you’re in front!
Most of the programs and applications are free to download and use. Others involve an online subscription (minimum one month) to access the conversion tools required to complete the setting up and printing of your book.
For further information on the programs and their role in assisting you go to:
You can find a list of everything else you need at the beginning of the guide or:
Click here for Tools and Equipment
Good Luck!
Vector Graphics Programs
INKSCAPE Download (FREE)
https://inkscape.org/en/
Raster Graphics Programs
PAINT (FREE with Microsoft Windows)
On computers running Microsoft Windows
Use your Search Programs to locate
Image Editing Programs
VECTOR MAGIC Download (FREE) 2 image limit
https://vectormagic.com/
- Optional
LUNAPIC FREE Online Photo Editor
No registration required – go to website
http://www196.lunapic.com/editor/
PDF Reader Programs
ADOBE Reader DC Download FREE
https://get.adobe.com/reader/
PDF Editor Programs
ADOBE Acrobat DC Pro Download
(Free 7 Day Trial / Subscription or Buy)
https://acrobat.adobe.com/au/en/acrobat/pricing.html
Word Processing Programs
MICROSOFT WORD (any version)
To Download – Current Version (Subscription or Buy)
https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/
A free alternative to Microsoft Word:
OPEN OFFICE (Open Source software)
Download Free
https://www.openoffice.org/
Email Account
To SIGN UP or CREATE A Google Mail Account
Commonly known as a Gmail Account
https://accounts.google.com/SignUp
For HELP on HOW TO CREATE A Google Mail Account
Commonly known as a Gmail Account
https://support.google.com/mail/answer/56256?hl=en
Secure Payment Gateway
Sign up FREE with PayPal and create a payment account to
SEND AND RECEIVE FUNDS SECURELY online by connecting
to a BANK ACCOUNT or CREDIT CARD
https:/www.paypal.com/au/home
ISBN and Barcode
TO PURCHASE ISBNs direct from Bowker (USA) go to:
http://www.bowker.com
TO PURCHASE ISBNs direct from Thorpe-Bowker (Australia) go to:
https://www.myidentifiers.com.au
Website Building
To Sign Up FREE and CREATE YOUR OWN WordPress WEBSITE go to:
https://www.wordpress.com
