5 Steps to Piecing Together a Successful EBook

 by Kenji Sakamoto

in Publishing / EBooks    (submitted 2008-12-11)

Putting together an ebook can be an intimidating process. It really is a daunting task thinking about the ideas, formulating them into something that makes sense, and generating enough informative details to remain interesting. In order to piece together a successful ebook, here are five steps to get you going on the right track.

1. Create an outline
Before doing anything, it is vital you put together a rough outline. Your outline can and probably will change the further into your ebook you get. But having an outline to follow along with from the beginning will make it much easier to understand where your book will be going and how it will be pieced together.

2. Research
Once you have a rough outline put together, the next step is to begin researching the niche. You now know what you are looking for and in what direction you will be taking your book. Use the outline to follow along with as you research and find details to include in your book. Remember, the more creative and informative your book is the better.

3. Write the first draft
One of the most difficult parts to writing an ebook is getting started. It can be intimidating getting started on a 40 or 50 page book if you are not used to writing such long pieces. As you begin, it is important you just write without truly thinking. You want to piece together an actual draft that you can work off of.

4. Revise
Your first draft is not going to be the prettiest as your goal is to just get content down on paper. From there, you want to revise the draft and put it together in a way that makes sense. This can involve altering your outline, which is perfectly normal. In addition, go through and correct any grammatical errors, spelling errors or anything else that does not make sense.

5. Put the finishing touches together
The last step to creating a successful ebook is putting the finishing touches together. Make your book appealing from the content to the graphics you include to the format. You want your book to flow smoothly while making it as easy as possible to find various information at any time.

Having an information product like an ebook to promote can be extremely beneficial for you and your home business if you have one. It allows you to display your expertise on a niche, express detailed information, and create residual income for the rest of your life. By following the steps listed in this article, there is no doubt you will be able to create a fresh and enticing ebook that succeeds.

About the Author

Kenji Sakamoto's Online Ebook offers information and articles on online ebook products. Check out his website at Ebook Directory or Convert ebook Into Book

Writing A Successful Ebook

   by Shelley Lowery

in Publishing / EBooks    (submitted 2002-01-22)

With today's advanced technology, it has never been any easier
for anyone to self-publish their own ebook. What's more, you
can create and market your own ebook (electronic book) for an
unbelievably low price. Once you purchase an ebook compiler
and create your ebook, you'll automatically have an entire stock
of inventory on hand continuously. In addition, when you begin
selling your ebook, you'll pocket nearly 100% of your profits for
each sale.

As you probably know, the Internet is all about information and
automation. Internet users want information and they want it
right now. That's why ebooks are considered to be the "perfect"
online product. They provide Internet users with the information
they desire and can be instantly downloaded.

The key to writing a successful ebook is to write for your
potential customer. In other words, you must provide your
potential customers with the information they desire. I know,
you're probably thinking, "how on earth do I know what my
potential customers want?" Well, there are a number of ways
you can learn exactly what they want. For example, visit some
online discussion groups in the area of your expertise. Go
through all of the posts and read all of the questions. If you
see the same questions posted on several groups, then this
should give you a good idea as to what your potential
customers want. Visit forums, message boards, and
newsgroups -- subscribe to email discussion lists -- visit
Amazon.com to see the top selling books and see if you can
develop your ebook accordingly.

Once you've determined the focus of your ebook, your next
step will be to break your subject down into about 10 - 12
different areas. Each area will represent a chapter. For
example, if your ebook is focusing on dog grooming, your
chapters might look something like this:

Introduction to Dog Grooming
Dog Anatomy
Medical & Skin Problems
Bathing & Brushing techniques
Proper use and care of Equipment
Clipper & Scissoring techniques
Specific Breed Trims
Mixed Breed Trims
Safe Handling and Restraints
Rare Breed Recognition

Once you have created your chapter titles, you can begin
writing each individual chapter. When you begin writing, keep
in mind, reading on a computer screen is much more difficult
than reading from paper. It not only causes eyestrain, but it
is also a much slower read. With this in mind, keep your writing
to the point and avoid any filler information that really isn't
necessary. Provide your readers with all of the information
required for each chapter, but keep it as simple as possible.

Write your text in small blocks and leave a space between
each paragraph. Use an easy-to-read font such as Arial or
Verdana and use black text on a white background. In
addition, make sure you use plenty of white space. White
space is the empty space between your paragraphs and
around your text. You certainly don't want to overwhelm
your readers with a solid page of black text. Not only does
it look bad, but it certainly won't keep their interest.

It is very important that you do everything you can to
make your readers as comfortable as possible. If your text
is difficult to read, your readers will not only become
frustrated, but it will also make your ebook appear to be
unprofessional. Your ebook should be well organized and
enable your readers to easily locate important information.

To spice up your ebook's appearance, you may want to add
a colorful border, subject dividers and relevant images. In
addition, enlarge your subtitles to enable your readers to
easily recognize the beginning of each new section. By
adding these extra touches to your ebook, you will not only
improve your ebook's appearance, but it will also keep your
reader interested. 

About the Author

Shelley Lowery is the author of Ebook Starter. A complete
ebook design kit that takes you step by step through
designing, creating and marketing your own ebook. Give
your ebook a professional look in just a few simple steps
with over 100 ebook interface and cover templates.
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Easy ways to Designing a Successful ebook

  by sunny singla

in Publishing / EBooks    (submitted 2008-08-22)

Writing an ebook is only your first step on the journey to success. Once you've written it you have to design it and sell it. While there's plenty of information on how to write ebook and how to sell them, there's very little about how to design them properly.
Yet the design of your book is crucial to its success.
It may be bursting with invaluable information, but if your book's not easy on the eye and easy to access, then your readers will feel dissatisfied. They may have purchased this book from you but they may not buy another one.
Good design can make the difference between a best-seller and a bomb. Here are five tips to help you produce a better ebook:
1: Your ebook should be easy to read.
Poorly designed ebook are often difficult to read and can cause eye-strain, headaches and fatigue - not the effects you want when trying to build a relationship with your readers.
Frequently, the culprit is the feature-laden word-processor that confuses authors with a bewildering range of options - fonts, colors, formatting, borders, rules, clip art and more. The results The 'Kitchen Sink' school of ebook design.
The solution K.I.S.S! Keep it simple, scribe!
- Use only one or two classic fonts in sizes that are easy to read.
- Use dark text on a light background.
- Allow plenty of 'white space' in page margins and between lines of text.
- Don't try and shoe-horn it all in.
- Use graphics sparingly, if appropriate.
2: Your ebook should look like it's worth a million bucks!
Don't skimp on the production of your ebook - it should look as though it's worth at least three times the price you're asking.
Even if you're giving it away, its presentation directly reflects your professionalism. With so many freebies already available, good presentation is the one quality that will make your ebook stands out from the crowd.
Unless you're trained or gifted, don't be tempted to do your own book cover. There are free recover sites and free software but their output often looks cheap and unprofessional and can drive visitors away from your web site before they've even read your sales letter.
People don't buy shoddy-looking products!
3: Your ebook should be easy to navigate.
- Your text should be organized into manageable chunks. People 'scan' the information and get bogged down in big blocks of text.
- Present your information in logical sub-divisions with chapters or sections, then paragraphs or sub-sections.
- Use titles and sub-headings to signpost the way.
- Provide contents pages and indexes.
- Offer clickable links to take them to the correct pages or web sites quickly.
4: Your ebook should be a properly constructed book.
An ebook should not just be a collection of pages. It should have the same structure as a hard-copy book, with a cover, title page, copyright page, contents page, an index, and page numbers that match those on the contents/index page.
5: Your ebook should be quick to download.
Most people still use 56k dial-up connections. A big file means a slow download and that can cause customer frustration!
Use images sparingly, keep them a reasonable size and optimize them. Trim the fat from your ebook before making it available for download. Zip the finished file to make it as small as possible.
Some of these measures mean extra work, but attention to detail is the mark of a professional presentation!
To recap the 5 tips for designing a successful ebook:
K.I.S.S! Make sure your book is easy to read with a simple layout, few fonts and plenty of white space. Don't skimp on production, aim for a thoroughly professional presentation. Make your ebook easy to navigate. Make sure it's a proper book with all the necessary part. Keep the final file size as small as possible for a quick download.
If you're still baffled by the whole concept of ebook design, don't know where to start, or just want to save yourself some time then hire a professional designer to do it for you. Its money well spent because good design SELLS!

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