eBooks are big sellers, some people rake in thousands of bucks a week selling just one! But how do you write an ebook? Can anyone write an ebook or do you have to be a professional? These are frequently asked questions among those who hate their jobs and want to quit, hoping possibly that an ebook or blog will help them escape the 9 to 5 and live the life they want. Its true, they can, but first you must know how to write a compelling and worthwhile ebook to get started. So here are 7 surefire tips to write an ebook and start making money online!
1. Choose a reason you want to write an ebook. Whether you just want to write one to say you have to say, or try to make money, you have to find motivation to turn out a good story. It’ll be easier to write if you have an account you have to get out of your head, because it’s hard to come up with subjects if you’re just writing for cash.
2. Find the topic you want to write about. As mentioned above, if you’re writing a story that you have to get out, then the flow will come easier and you’ll be able to have more time to refine the story. You’ll have time make it better, rather than sit around thinking of ideas. If you’re having trouble, write about something you enjoy doing or know a lot about. Knowing what audience you want to write to also help with a subject. If you are looking to write for adults, pick more adult subjects to conform a book around.
3. Choose your title. Name your ebook something catchy. Write down the names you’re thinking of and go through them. The best titles include something that has to do with the theme of the book; yet can be humorous to catch people’s attention.
4. Provide a thesis statement for your ebook. A thesis statement sums up the book in 1-3 sentences of the reasons for your ebook and what you expect to write about. The thesis should include the subject, your opinion about the subject, the reason for that opinion, and why this topic and reasons are relevant.
5. Now create a document in Microsoft Word and begin writing! Choose how you want to layout your ebook: the headings, chapters, intros, etc. Also, be sure to use more spacing given that ebooks are read from computer screens. It is easier on the eyes if you leave more breaks for readers. Choose the right font for the theme of your book, but also make it easy to read. Save often and use spell check. Also, back up your document on a disk or hard drive to be sure it’s safe.
6. Choose what file format to save your ebook as for distribution. .exe works with only Windows computers whereas .pdf words with all computers that have Adobe Reader. .pdf is the most common file format because it can be read universally.
7. Finally distribute your ebook. If you think your ebook will sell definitely try to profit off of it. If not, you can at least get your work out there. Do your research on top ebook publishers that will distribute your story. Check out http://www.ebookcrossroads.com/epublishers.html for a list of ebook publishers.
Lastly Patrick Flynn of www.smartpassiveincome.com has an amazing FREE series on writing an ebook… considering he has successfully published one himself I’d say its a source you should definitely take some time to check out. Go check it out here.
