You have a passion for a certain subject. Maybe you have always wanted to write about cats or fashion. Maybe you have a knack for writing and you want to give it a go at writing an e-book. But you don’t have the time to do so now that you have a full-time job and a family to take care of. So how can you possibly expect to write an e-book that will sell well when you don’t even have the time to write a decent novel?
Well, help is at hand. We are going to tell you precisely how to write an e-book that will sell well and how to publish it so that it reaches the largest audience possible. In this guide, you will learn:
The Basics Of Ebook Publishing
If you want to publish your book, you will need to determine what format you should go for. What should your book be called? What are the main contents? Do you want to write a novel or an essay? Make sure that you have all these questions answered before you begin to write. Otherwise, you will have a hard time following what is supposed to be a cohesive narrative if you keep getting distracted by sidebars and tangents. Keep your answers to these questions in mind as you write your book, and try to stick as closely as possible to what you initially planned. Going off-course while still in the draft stage is highly undesirable since it will make rework all the more tedious. As a general rule, stick to your initial plan in terms of both content and structure.
Make A Plan
While you are at it, you might as well make a plan for where you are going to publish your book. The answer to this question will depend on your chosen format. If you want to go the traditional route and publish your book with a major publishing house, you will need to get in touch with an agent. Many literary agents deal exclusively with non-fiction and will not represent authors in any way shape or form for the sake of their own authors. But if you still want to pursue traditional methods, make sure that you have all the necessary contacts. Getting a traditional publishing contract will likely require you to commit to a certain number of books and/or articles over the span of a certain number of years. This is all decided at the very beginning of the process. So, make sure that you are realistic about your expectations. Otherwise, you will be severely disappointed when the contract comes at the end of the day. And that is what is supposed to happen. If things work out well, great. If not, you can always try again with another publisher.
Get A Properly License
If you have decided to go the self-publishing route, you will need to determine what sort of license you should use for your book. Do you want to give the entire eBook market the right of first refusal on your work? Or would you rather opt for a Creative Commons license, which grants unrestricted use and sharing to non-commercial users? Most self-published authors opt for the Creative Commons license since they want their work to be accessible to as many people as possible. If you go this route, remember to include all the necessary information on the back-cover of your book. In the event that someone decides to upload your book to a file sharing site such as Amazon Kindle, this information will be invaluable in terms of maximizing your exposure and ensuring that your book reaches the largest audience possible.
The Anatomy Of A Good Ebook
If you have decided to go the self-publishing route, you will need to determine what sort of book you want to create. Is it a novel, a novella, or an essay? How long do you want your book to be? Make sure that you have all of these questions answered before you begin to write, otherwise, you will have a hard time following what is supposed to be a cohesive narrative if you keep getting distracted by sidebars and tangents. Also, make sure that you have all the necessary details about your book in mind as you write. This includes what is the main point of your book, why you are writing it, etc. Having all of this information in mind while still in the draft stage will make a massive difference in terms of ensuring that your book is as good as possible. It is often said that there is no formula for success. But in the world of publishing, there are certain guidelines that you can follow to ensure that your book not only succeeds, but that it does so in a hurry. Making a good eBook is not as difficult as you might think. But you have to put in the necessary work. And that is what this guide is intended to help you with. If you follow these instructions, you will surely write an eBook that is as good as it can be.