Are you a professional
writer, blogger or author and do you want to make money from your writing? This
article is for you because in this article i am going to share the step by step process of
crafting and publishing the eBook.
You might be facing
difficulties in publishing your books and selling in the market. Now you don't
need to worry more.
Just follow this article and i guarantee you will find it easier to write an eBook, with all important and key considerations.
This is a complete
guide, which i am writing for you people after reading which, you will be able
to completely understand the process from crafting to publishing an eBook on
Amazon. You will be left with no reason of not writing your first eBook.
In the process of writing
this article i have stumbled upon some discoveries, which you will find in this
article.
Lets us first discuss
about the processes and key factors involved in writing an eBook.
When Should You Write an eBook?
This is one of the most
important question before starting writing an eBook. It is not recommended to
every one to write eBook but you can give it a try if you are serious in
writing.
Below are few signs or
essentials. which if you find in yourself, then you can write an eBook:
- You love research and
writing or you have a story to tell
- You are an expert in any
field(s) or qualified to write on that topic(s)
- You are a teacher
- You are a trainer or
instructor
It is not necessary that
you possess all of the above four signs but the first one is what i believe
necessary.
There are lots of people
who are writing eBooks based on research and gathering the knowledge. So if you
are a researcher and writer then writing an eBook is not at all an issue for
you.
Remember that your eBook
will be your property, from which you can earn lots of money if you are the
lucky one. In case you do not earn money, then at-least you will be an author
of a book with recognition.
Why Write an eBook
Writing an eBook is easy, cheap and interesting. When you write eBook, you feel
your recognition as an author of a book, which might be the best selling
eBooks. But that might not actually happen, so be realistic.
Things To Consider In Writing an eBook
There are important things which you need to consider in writing an eBook.
1 - Lot of work and research
You will need to do lots of research on the topic which you are going to write
on. This is because you have to give your best to the people, in the form of
eBook.
You can only give best in an eBook, when you know something, which no one else knows or shared before with people.
If you are an expert in your field and in addition a famous personality, then the process will become much easier for you.
2 - Break the process into pieces
Writing an eBook should be done in a phased manner. There should be different sessions starting from brainstorming to end writing.
If you will try to write the whole eBook in one session then productivity and quality of your eBook will decline.
3 - Establish marketing platform side by side
When you have decided to write and sell your eBook, then you should also start thinking the marketing side. This is the hard one because online marketing has different forms and techniques.
These online marketing techniques are important.
Here are few ideas which you can implement, which will give you some advantage in getting your eBook to be marketed.
- Start a blog: Blog will be useful to gain recognition and marketing purposes. Blogging also takes time to get recognition, so make sure that you start and take it correctly.
- Facebook page: You can create your Facebook page for marketing your eBook. Keep the page name as of the eBook.
- Twitter and LinkedIn: Start socializing on these social media websites. Follow the related people who might be interested in your eBook.
Increase your followers and connections on these social media websites. This will help you market, when you finally take your eBook live.
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How To Choose The Topic Of An eBook
This is the most critical part of writing an eBook because your topic you will choose, can make you or return nothing.
It is highly recommended that choose that topic in which you are expert or have very good knowledge.
Do not try to copy the trend and write what others are
writing. Choose that topic which you are passionate about.
Do your research before choosing the topic.
You need to make your eBook a challenger brand and to achieve it there must be originality, uniqueness and high quality problem solving information, in your eBook.
The topic must have substance in it. You need to critically think about your eBook and how it will be going to solve problems for readers.
You also need to consider your online identity, which you have made and shown to people. Try to relate your eBook, with your online identity. Hopefully you created a right identity.
Try To Write Something, Which Is Not Available For Free
Another important tip
for writing an eBook is that try to write or produce the material, which people
cannot find anywhere for free.
Think about that the topic or material which you are going to give in your eBook is already available on internet for free. You will waste your time then.
Therefore, it is advisable to identify that topic or material, which people cannot find anywhere for free.
If you succeed in identifying such topic or material then your chances of becoming a successful eBook seller, will be high. This is not easy but possible.
In case you don't find such a topic then you must be having a unique selling point USP, for your eBook. This is necessary for getting the attention of people and make a sale.
Try to expand something
already available on internet. That expansion should be unique and relevant to
the already available material.
Identify what people are
searching and asking from famous people. What are the common concerns of
people, for which they are continuously talking and discussing about.
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People love to explore
new ideas and new solutions. You as an eBook writer should try, to address
these issues of people.
For example, people
generally ask about business startup ideas. You can see that lots of stuff is
already available on internet but if you succeed in finding some unique and
practical ideas of startups, then you can sell your eBook, to these people.
Similarly, people love
to know some smart ways of reducing their weights. Try to identify those smart
ways and sell them through your eBook.
You must have to
remember that your opinion will be implemented by your readers so give them the
best available solution which must be safe, as well.
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How Long Should an eBook Be
Well you know that a blog post or an article which is considered good and professional
ranges from 3000 words to 6000 words, depending on the topic and objective.
Obviously an eBook should be more than an article or blog post. If we take in pages form then 22 to 25 pages must be there at minimum level.
This is because, you are going to solve some problem, educate people or satisfy the curiosity, therefore, this much minimum quantum will be required, to sufficiently address your chosen topic or issue.
Here it is important to note that people want details in a practical form or they are interested in knowing the answers or looking for solutions to some, curiosity filled stuff.
The examples of these curiosity filled stuff are like: "How she lose her weight" or "How he or she earned billions of dollars" etc etc.
If you are planning to write and publish few pages in the form of an eBook, then it is advisable, to write a blog post or an article.
Think About Your Target Audience
There are various questions which you should consider related to your potential
eBook customers and audience.
This is important because you are crafting and publishing an eBook for people.
These questions and their answers, make the process of marketing the eBook,
easy and directed.
By focusing on these questions about potential audience, you keep yourself away from haphazard marketing approach.
Set A Timetable For Completing eBook
You need to set time
table for your eBook. This is necessary to know your own progress in writing an
eBook.
Timetable will make you
organised. You will delicately work on your project. As you are crafting an
eBook and publishing it, you need to adopt professional approach.
Your time table should incorporate the element of flexibility. In that flexible time you need to research and go through your progress. You have to identify your mistakes or flaws, in that flexible time.
You have to divide the
eBook in chapters or sections. Each section has its own significance and
importance. Your timetable should cater to these sections. Allocate appropriate
time for each section of your eBook.
Like if you are going to
write 10 chapters in your eBook, then your timetable should be set in such a
manner that all the ten chapters are given appropriate time, with
flexibility.
Each part of your eBook
is very important, so take each part very seriously and give your best shot.
While setting the
timetable, you need to think about the most productive and relaxing time, when
you enjoy writing. Try to set this time for writing purposes.
Remember, you need
breaks and relaxation, in order to bring out best for your readers. You can
also revisit your timetable, for adjustment purposes. Like if you could not
complete your task, in a set time, then go and reset it.
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Editing Your eBook
Once you have completed
writing your eBook, then there comes a editing part.
You have to read, read
and re read your eBook. This is very important because when you write
something, you can not identify the weaknesses, in the flow of information or
text being written.
But when you read and re
read your own stuff and see from independent readers' point of view, then you
identify flaws and areas that require more improvements.
There are various types
of weaknesses or mistakes which are found when someone reads their own ebook.
The common mistakes are:
As you know that you
will read your eBook, on computer or some digital screen, therefore, you can
adjust and make your reading part more easier.
Like for example, if you
want to give more attention to the particular topic or chapter of your eBook,
the cut and paste that portion in some other file in some more easily readable
font. This will help you to read as a checker.
You can take help of
some other people whom you trust, to give a feedback on your written
material.
Remember that you need
to excel and not to be one hundred percent perfect, so take it accordingly.
How To Choose The Title
You can set your title
initially before writing an eBook or after writing it. But the main point is
that before starting to write an eBook, you need to be very clear about the
purpose of your eBook.
You have to choose the
great title for you eBook.
When you read your eBook
after writing it, then your mind becomes more fresh. You can easily think about
the more appropriate title.
When you finally choose
title, try to research it on internet. This is to know whether already someone
has used this title for eBook.
You should be having an
alternate or choice, in setting your title. So that if you find it difficult,
to set the one due to some copyright issues, then the alternative title would
be there, for your eBook.
Choose a Title With Domain Name Availability
When you set the title
for your eBook, then check for the availability of same domain name.
This is important because you are going to market it and sell through your own website as well.
This is important because you are going to market it and sell through your own website as well.
If your title and
website's domain name is same then this represent more professional approach
and the buyer finds your site easily, for ebook purchase purposes.
This all is for marketing and promotion of an eBook.So instantly register the domain name matching your set title.
This all is for marketing and promotion of an eBook.So instantly register the domain name matching your set title.
Formatting eBook
Now, there comes a part,
when you need to format your eBook to make it attractive and in a sale able
condition. If you are planning to sell your eBook on Amazon Kindle, then there
are guidelines which are provided by Kindle. You can refer these guidelines here.
Amazon's guidelines for preparing, publishing and promoting
an eBook are also there, which you can refer.
Here i briefly share
some information about the Amazon Kindle.
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Amazon Kindle
Amazon Kindle is a
series of e readers which devices are used to facilitate users in browsing,
downloading and reading eBooks, magazines and newspapers etc. This is marketed
by Amazon.
The biggest benefit of
the Amazon Kindle, related to, eBook crafting and publishing is that you do not
need to worry about the publishers. You just have to write your eBook in a
proper and professional way.
The online world has
made things much easier for the professionals, who want to sell something or
share information with anyone and in any part of the world.
PDF Formatting of eBook
For PDF formatting, you
need to consider following areas:
- Standard page size
Set the standard page
size. The standard page size is 8.5 to 11 inches.
- Page setup options
There are options for
you to choose the setup "landscape" or "Portrait".
It is good to break the
pages in columns, when you use the Landscape format, to make the reading
easier.
- Page margins
Use 1 inch generous margins to make reading and
printing the easier tasks.
- Images
When you choose images
in your eBook, you need to ensure that all the images are appropriately placed
and reflected in right manner.
For images you need to
ensure that you are not taking the copyrighted pictures. You have options to
purchase the pictures and this is the safer way of using the images in your
eBook.
It is not necessary to
use the pictures in your eBook, unless you consider it very important. But
remember that your pictures must be good and catchy for the readers. Otherwise
it would be better to avoid using the pictures in your eBook.
- Header and Footer
You have to insert the
page numbers and for this use the footer option.
In a header portion, you
can add the chapter’s name or other relevant stuff.
- Front end matter and Back end matter
You have to incorporate
the front end matter and back end matter information in your eBook.
Like, you have to use
the table of contents, copyright information, About the Author and bibliography
etc. Make sure that all these stuff is appropriately formatted to be placed in
your PDF file.
- eBook Cover
I highly recommend you
to get a professionally designed eBook cover. This will be your front part of
eBook, so you cannot take it easy.
The cover of your eBook
will give an idea to the potential buyers and if they find it attractive and
relevant, sale of your eBook is obvious. You need to look into it minutely and
professionally.
You can easily find the
designers, on various freelance websites like Upwork, Freelancer or Fiverr etc.
You can get your eBook cover designed here in a professional, cost effective
and timely manner.
- PDF format conversion
For conversion into PDF
version, you can use the services of professionals on the freelance websites as
discussed above.
But you have to ensure that all the stuff is appropriately converted with links working properly.
But you have to ensure that all the stuff is appropriately converted with links working properly.
When you have completed
all the tasks rightly, then you need to test your eBook PDF format from
printing point of view.
Take a test print and
check whether all the things work appropriately. Go through the print and pages
completely. Fix any issues if found.
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