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Give A Man An Ebook...

By Gary Packer

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Published: 04Dec2008
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"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." - Chinese Proverb

Many of the ebook sellers on the internet are selling Resale Rights ebooks simply because they do not know how to create their own product. So, my quote would be: "Give a man an ebook to sell and he makes money for a day. Teach a man to create his own ebooks and he will make money for a lifetime."

One sad misconception about ebook creation is: "Writing an ebook is no fun". Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, creating ebooks is fun. It is fun to be writing about something which you are passionate about. It is fun to find out more things about your chosen subject by conducting research. If you think you know your subject inside out and you discover something - or several things - you didn't know previously (this happens), you will be richer in knowledge. That's fun.

If you have a slight interest in a topic, and you think others may be interested, you could conduct some research and, who knows, you may glean enough knowledge to be able to write several ebooks. Hey, that's a topic in itself - research. Try finding information on research techniques, write a short report or guide, and share them with others.

As you can see, whilst writing, other ideas will come to you. This is one of the reasons I enjoy writing.

There are several ways in which you can start your ebook creating and I have outlined just six of these. I think you will find them interesting in the fact that they will help your ebook writing and will definitely help boost your sales and online revenue.

1. It helps if you pick several related topics.

If your subject is fishing, say, you could choose a method of fishing as one topic and another method of fishing as another topic. For instance, how to catch one type of fish and then how to catch another type. This would all come under the fishing category. You could do the same for internet marketing - article marketing, video marketing, traffic generation, etc. All would come under the category of IM. Your research would be applicable to all versions and it will augment your creations.

2. Create sequels to your ebooks.

Following on from No.1, your research will allow you to create sequels to your ebooks easily. Since online readers just love reading short ebooks or reports (20-30 pages) you can easily create these. If your ebook is huge, say 50-60 pages or more, cut it in half and give the other half a new title or simply put part 2 on the title.

As time progresses, your ebook will go out of date as new techniques come into play. Since your initial research will be the same (I hope you have saved it somewhere), you will just have to add the new bits and re-shuffle.

3.Stay focused.

This is a vital piece of information. You should learn how to avoid distractions as this can play havoc with your train of thought. Try to find a place you can write where you will have nobody disturbing you. Don't have your TV on, turn on the answering machine and definitely don't go on the internet unless you are conducting research. There is nothing more distracting than getting emails or IM conversations. I like to go to the library with my notepad. With no distractions you will become more productive.

4. Use an outline.

It is very easy to get lost in the process of writing an ebook and when you get lost, it is so easy to give up the whole idea. This is a great time to talk about using an outline to organize your thoughts. Write down, on paper, the structure you want your ebook to be in. Jot down some notes for each section and refer to them. Not only will this ensure you have a nice flow to your content, it will also help you to write faster.

5. Consider hiring some help.

If you get stuck writing, there is no shame in asking for help. Visit the various freelancing sites and hire a competent ghostwriter. This will be for a fee, of course. Make sure the person you hire is an expert in your chosen field so they are able to offer your readers with valuable, informative and useful content.

6. Proofread and revise later.

Your creative juices are flowing. Your thoughts are clear and you know exactly what to put in writing. To maintain this creativity, avoid proofreading while you are writing. Only review your work once you have completed it. When your ebook is finished, this will be the perfect time to eliminate any errors in your content. You will also be able to improve the general flow of your ideas. For the final proofreading, it is wise to get somebody else to check your work over. Fresh eyes will pick up any mistakes you may have missed.

Gary Packer has been using the internet almost since the beginning. He has worked in Design Studios in London and has worked extensively on advertising projects for TV. During the last 4 years he has turned his attention to creating an income from the internet. For FREE internet-marketing related information and e-courses, please visit Internet Marketing Strategies .

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