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How to Write a Best-Selling Ebook

September 13th, 2011

Would you like to write your own ebook? This is the wish of many people and it’s not a bad idea at all. Ebooks have been described as the true future of books. Sales are exploding and in fact Amazon now sells more ebooks than they do paper books. With the convenience of instant downloading and not having to carry around a cumbersome book it is not difficult to see why they are becoming so popular.

There is however a shortage of titles in ebook format for readers to choose from, so now is a very good time for any aspiring writer to create their own. The difficulty for most people however is knowing where to start and – perhaps more importantly – knowing how to get it finished. It has been said that the easiest thing to do is to start writing a book but the hardest thing to do is to finish one and many aspiring writers would say that us absolutely true.

If you are wanting to write an ebook the most important thing to be aware of is that your biggest challenge will not be in publishing it or even selling it. Both of these things are relatively simple. No, the biggest issue you face will probably be this: actually getting your book written. Writing an ebook takes time and a considerable amount of mental and physical discipline. If you are prepared for that you it will make things easier.

One of the best pieces of advice is to schedule some time for writing every day. Even if it is only for fifteen minutes, you must commit to writing something every day. » Read more: How to Write a Best-Selling Ebook

Creating an eBook – Things to Consider When Writing an eBook

September 12th, 2011

Quick Guide for eBook Creation

If you’re thinking about writing an eBook, whether it be a short informational guide you intend on self-publishing for promotional purposes, or a rich content eBook you plan on submitting to a publisher for marketing, there are some general criteria you should be aware of.

There are no short-cuts, but if you follow these guidelines your eBook creation is more likely to be a smooth process.

Start with a plan

Establish a practical plan to ensure your vision becomes reality. Try using a mind map to help organize your eBook content. If you’re not familiar with a mind map it’s a great way to get your ideas out of your head and into an organized text format.

Format your document

Take your plan and set up your favorite word processor. Creating and formatting a template should be done first so you can keep the same format throughout the book. It will save you a lot of headaches; keep it simple, it will be read on a small e reader device as well as a computer. Avoid building a website inside your eBook.

Choose the right topic

Research to see what is popular, be original and look for ideas you believe in or feel strongly about, chances are your readers will feel the same way. As you collect information and ideas you will eventually be satisfied with a topic your confident in writing about.

Design an appealing cover

You should have no problem finding online services or software for eBook cover design. Outsourcing is also an option. Use a quality image that will compliment your eBook title and avoid fancy font and text sizes. » Read more: Creating an eBook – Things to Consider When Writing an eBook