Saturday, September 11, 2010

How to Create an Ebook

Writing and creating your ebook is an easy thing to learn. It’s cheap and it helps you make additional income on your website or blog. Plus you cut out the middle man and make 100% profit. Most internet gurus recommend having some sort of product on your website to sell that's 100% yours. Okay, so you've decided you're ready to write or create an ebook. If you don't know the topic (maybe you don't have an already established website), think about something you love. Pick something that you're passionate about but also has a demand for. Research the keywords you are creating your ebook on so that you can compete. From there
I suggest brainstorming to compile a list of words to help you build on that topic. To learn more about brainstorming and other creative writing exercises click here. After you have come up with a decent amount of topics related to your subject matter, create an outline of how you want your ebook to flow. It's important to know what you want to say ahead of time so you don't lose your focus.

Also consider how much you're selling your ebook for to determine length. If you're selling it for more than $5.00 it will need to have some length to it. Creating an ebook is a great way to help you build your brand. Marketing your ebook is a great way to get your name out there and increase your brand recognition.

Even if you're not a great writer you can create an ebook. A lot of website owners outsource their marketing, writing, and even programming. So if you're not great at writing that might be something you want to consider. Otherwise I think it's important to write the ebook yourself because you know and love your topic. Once your ebook is finished, you'll need to offer it digitally.

It’s best to keep it formatted as a PDF. This ensures that both PC and Mac users can see your ebook. A lot of the ebook software out there isn’t Mac compatible, so you would be missing out on a bunch of potential readers. If you do have a PC write the ebook in word. Once you have spell-checked it and are happy with it arrange the graphics. Then choose the option to convert it to a PDF.

Once you have your cover, and are satisfied with the book, you'll want to start marketing it. Cause what's the point of having an ebook if no one is buying it. For help marketing your ebook check out increase website traffic. I hope I have given you the tools you need to create an ebook. Good luck and happy writing.

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