It's a piece of cake to write the first e-book.

in steemit •  4 years ago 

If you look around the internet, it's difficult to locate a website that doesn't have an eBook for sale or free. Let's face it, the internet exists and it is the world's most powerful source of intelligence.

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Someone once said, "If you can't find anything on the internet, it probably doesn't exist." One of the reasons EBooks have grown in popularity is their potential to go viral, resulting in increased visits to an author's website. It's understandable if you've never published an eBook because you don't know-how. It is, however, not that difficult to do if a few easy steps are followed.

Obviously, the first step in creating an EBook is deciding what you want to write about. Choose a topic in which you have prior knowledge to prevent the problem of writer's block. Choose a subject that piques your interest. It would be easier to write about a subject if you are serious about it. Your enthusiasm would be sensed by the readers, adding to the appeal of the EBook.

Once you've decided on a subject to write about, you'll need to organize your thoughts. Begin by creating a title that has a little zing to it. Make a list of many options and ask your friends which one stands out to them the most. It's crucial how you pronounce the EBooks title. It's similar to the lure on a fishing hook. It would be easier to entice a prospective reader to read the remainder of your writing if you pique their interest. If you've decided on a title, you'll need to plan out where you want to take the reader. Make a new set of subcategories that will eventually become chapters. It's important to remember not to overkill. Unless you're a physicist, that is. Who wants to mention all of the facts about a subject? It is unnecessary to over-explain one's substance. Maintain a straightforward approach. Write the facts in a way that an eighth-grade student might comprehend. If they like it or not, the majority of Americans are illiterate.

Now, before you begin writing, ask yourself a few questions. What do you want to achieve with the eBook? Is it your goal to disseminate new information? Is the information being exchanged useful in assisting the reader in resolving a problem? To whom are you writing? Are you writing something specifically about women, or are you attempting to target a specific demographic? Are you attempting to establish yourself as an expert? Is the aim of publishing this EBook to increase traffic? In addition to pondering these issues,
Depending on the answers to these questions, you will determine whether the idea will be sold or given away. Knowing just what you're doing will help you keep on track. When publishing, it's easy to get sidetracked. You don't want to be bouncing around all over the place, leaving the reader perplexed.

Finally, remember to follow simple grammar rules. Often double-check your job for spelling errors. Misspelled words will detract from the quality of your work. Make sure the print format is comfortable to look at. If at all practicable, have pictures in the EBook to make the reading experience more enjoyable. If you think the EBook is a collection of short stories to be shared with a friend, you'll be done in no time. Allowing yourself to get burnt out is not a good idea. Simply walk away from it for a bit if you tend to get bored of writing and your innate artistic flair seems to be fading.

It should and will be a rewarding feeling to write your first EBook. If you're still unsure of your ability to take on such a task, go online and look for information that can assist you. Keep in mind that nothing succeeds like success. Get your first EBook out of the way. If you've done so, the only challenge you'll face writing in the future is not having to publish two EBooks at once.

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