8 Steps to Writing a Fantastic Ebook that Generates Revenue

Whoever said that the Internet would signal the end to published books was as accurate as the Y2K predictions of computer doom. Not only are publishers producing more books and magazines than before the introduction of the ‘Net, but this new technology has spawned a new publishing avenue for writers: the ebook.

This ebook phenomenon has hit every topic imaginable — from personal interests to business, medicine, education, technology, and more. People are writing ebooks and selling them online, without the need for a publisher. Ebooks are downloaded by paying customers, who then print the pages from their own computers, at their own expense.

If you’re unfamiliar with this publishing genre, an ebook is a document as short as ten pages or as long as a hundred or more. There can be professional design or just page after page of text. The idea is to educate the reader about a specific topic. The demand has increased enough that businesses are hiring ebook writers to pen their ideas.

So what do you need to know to write an ebook? Here are a few tips:

1. Do your homework. Before you invest your time in writing an ebook, surf the ‘Net’ to see if the topic has been saturated by other ebooks.

2. Find an interesting angle. Put a spin on your topic. Instead of writing about something as general as relationships, focus on more specific approaches, like surviving a bad break-up, improving communication with your significant other, or how to know if your new love interest is worth a long-time commitment. Not only will the focus bring more interest to your ebook, but it will lead you to writing ebook sequels on related topics.

3. Take the time to outline. Organize your thoughts before you start writing. By preparing an outline, you’ll see if the order of your presentation makes sense and will likely find gaps that need filling and explanations that need more detail. You might discover that your 30-page ebook requires writing 50 or 60 pages — which means your price just went up!

4. State your reason up front. Start with an introduction that explains why you’re writing this ebook. Present statistics that will grab the readers’ attention. Offer a personal account that will reel them in. Tempt them with a worthwhile reading experience right from the beginning.

5. Talk to your readers, not at them. Think of your ebook as a conversation with a group of friends. Use “you” instead of “they.” Speak to them in lay terms. The quickest way to alienate a reader, is to infuse high-fallutin’ words that turn your talk into an academic treatise.

6. Give your reader a break. Keep your sections short enough so they don’t intimidate the reader with lengthy blocks of text. When you break up long discussions by inserting a subhead, it’s like giving your ebook reader a chance for a welcome pause. If a section has gone more than 500 words, start thinking about writing a subhead.

7. Cite reputable sources. Support your assertions with the help of credible resources. Instead of writing “experts predict,” find a quote or study from a specific individual or association that backs up your statement. You don’t have to do extensive interviews. Start with the major industry sites or publications and do a search for your ebook topic.

8. Offer additional resources. At the end of your ebook, list web sites, publications, and organizations that might be of interest to your readers. You don’t have to send them to a competitor, but you can help them find a government or non-profit agency that can provide valuable information, or support an ecommerce enterprise that sells products you believe in. You might also make a reciprocal deal with those sites to send buyers to you!

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About the Author
Sue Publicover, Chief Executive Wordsmith for Writers of the Round Table, Inc., has spent more than 20 years as a marketing consultant and advertising writer, and is co-author of “Bio-Logikal Living” with Dr. Brett Saks. Writers of the Round Table Inc., is a unique literary development and author management company that utilizes a writing staff of more than thirty published writers collaborating with you to bring your creations to life. So much more than a ghostwriting company, we put the words in your mouth! Learn how to earn money in your sleep with YOUR Ebook at Writers of the Round Table.