I write a lot of ebooks.

I’ve sold a few on Renegade HR. I’ve given even more away. I also create ebooks at work as a useful handout for trainings and presentations I give.

I’ve had a few people ask me how to create them. Truth is, it’s really easy.

I use Microsoft Word. No fancy software. No expensive PDF creator or Mac-only tools. Just Microsoft Word.

Today, I wanted to give you the template I use to make my ebooks.

It has instructions built into it. It has a simple, beautiful layout, and a large left margin for scribbling notes. It has big, easy-to-read font.

When you’re done writing, just save it as a PDF using the built-in “Save to PDF” function in Word 2007 or later. If you have an earlier version of Word, download Open Office (which is free) and use that instead.

Click Here to Download the eBook Template

Last week, I showed you how to create slidecast training videos using free software. This week, I’ll teach you how to convert your videos into iPod and mp3 formats.

One of the great benefits of doing this is that your employees can watch or listen to training programs whenever and wherever they want – traveling for business, commuting to work, or even while they work out.

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Whether you manage a remote team or you just want to create downloadable trainings that your employees can watch at their convenience, slidecasts (video slideshows with narration) are a great tool to have in your arsenal.

Today, I’ll show you how to create a slidecast using free software.

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