Steps to eBook Publishing Success!
Ok, os we all don't have a friend who owns an elite top publishing firm to give you an immediate "in" to publishing success and even if you did, it does't guarantee success. First one should consider a complulation that has a clear target audience and your book must answer a common problem or need that audience shares.
Then you have to develop a marketing plan, and stick to it until things start taking off. There's no real "formula" to starting however getting this far say's your going to do better than the other 90% of people that never get around to it for whatever reason.
Why? There are some compelling reasons to self-publish your work in ebook format. Here are just a few of the most attractive:
- There are no agents or publishers to convince
- There are no distributors, retailers or other middlemen to take a cut
- You'll have no deadlines to meet nor editors to satisfy
- There are no printing, warehousing or distribution costs
- Your manuscript could be selling within days or weeks of completion
- You get to keep up to 100% of the cover price of every sale!
Now, let's begin with the process that should commence before you write your first word. Begin by reading A LOT. Read both books you passionately love and books you can't seem to make it past page five. Then figure out what the author did in the book you loved, and what was wrong with in the book you couldn't finish. Write down these points so they are crystal clear to you. Read other people's books for inspiration and to discover what you should avoid as a writer.
The next step is to plan out your book. Narrow down your subject, and then divide it into chapters. Each chapter should address a specific aspect of the problem your book is going to solve. In each chapter, break the specific aspect down into several parts. This will help your readers take in your information a bit at a time instead of overwhelming them with every bit of information clogging up the pages until they feel like they're about to go blind. It's not quite spoon-feeding the information to your readers, but it's close.
The next two steps are obvious. Write your book and then revise it. And then revise it again. And perhaps again. Of course, writing is extremely hard, and writing a book can seem like an impossible task. There are many books out there that give you guidelines to help you become familiar - and even love - the process of writing and revision. A suggestion; Find a number of books about writing. Better yet, find a number of books about writing the specific type of book you aspire to write. These can serve as roadmaps on your writing journey. Once you've written your ebook and revised it at least twice, show it to someone else whose opinion you respect. If you're lucky enough to know a good editor, see if you have something to barter for him or her to go through your manuscript. Maybe join a writing group and let the other members critique your work.
Then take all these ideas from other people, and revise your manuscript one last time. One of the MOST immportant things at this point... CHECK YOUR SPELLING! And then stop! Put down that pen! Get your hands off the keyboard! STEP AWAY FROM THE MOUSE!
Another important steps to actually producing a book is to know when to stop writing.You've finally written your ebook! Take a break, give yourself a night out on the town, go party, get out somewhere. You've just finished your masterpiece! Okay, now that this necessary celebration is out of your system, what do you do next?
PROFIT! How to turn your ebook into Profits
Ebooks are a revolutionary way to publish your book without incurring the costs of print production. All you need is a relevant and targeted subject and some inexpensive software, and you can transform your manuscript into a book.The problem, in terms of actually seeing any profits from your ebook, is that the market is overwhelmed with ebooks, and many of them are not worth the time it takes to download them. Just because the ability exists to easily produce an ebook, doesn't make it a good product. Make sure your book does not simply rehash old material. Keep up with the changing times. You'll injure your credibility as an author by claiming to offer valuable new insights and disappointing your audience with material they've read a zillion times before. Spend enough time writing and revising your book to make sure it's of the highest quality and presents the most current information. A good book will eventually sell itself; false claims about your book will make it extremely difficult to sell any future books you may write.
Assuming you have determined that you do indeed have a quality product that answers some question or need of your target audience with NEW information, how do you know how much to charge for it?
Rule number 1: Set a price for your book equal to its value. An under-priced book will only give the impression that your book isn't worth the time of the reader. To figure out a fair price, estimate how much time you put into creating it and how difficult it was to transform the necessary information into understandable and engaging writing. Figure out how much your time and effort is worth, and then price it accordingly. The goal is for you to be adequately compensated for your talent, your time, and your effort.Once you've figured out a price that is high enough to convey the value of the book, but not so high as to be out of the reach of your target audience's mean budget, then it's time to offer it for sale on the web.
To attract sales, you will need to develop a promotional campaign, particularly if you are an unknown author. There are multitudes of books about self-promotion that will guide you in your efforts. Checkout our eBook store here for top quality guides. Choose a plan that is both creative and professional. Learn how to write a catchy yet informative press release, and send copies of your ebook to sites that specialize in ebook reviews.
Learn how to write powerful sales copy, or hire someone to write it for you. This is an essential. You absolutely need excellent sales copy to sell your book. Make sure the copy includes all the reasons your target audience needs your book, and the benefits they will derive from buying it.Use graphics in your promotional materials. Beautiful graphics have the power to instantly convey the quality and value of your ebook.
Professional graphics sell professional books. Graphics can also convey the amount of valuable information the book contains, and your careful attention to detail. They reassure the customer that the product is what it claims to be.
Consider excerpting "leaked" or "secret" chapters for articles. You can offer these tidbits for free on your website as a sort of demo of your book. Include an order form for your ebook at the end of the excerpted articles.
Finally, when you set-up your download link, make sure to simplify the process. It's a good idea to offer a few bonuses that make your book even more enticing to purchase, but make sure the bonuses are valuable and high quality. Too many bonuses that are basically a load of useless stuff will compromise the impression your audience has of your ebook. The goal is to convey to your audience that they are getting a quality product for a good deal. That means applying restraint, especially when it comes to adding bonus items. Too much free stuff offered diminishes your credibility in some judgement.
- Make sure your book is a quality product.
- Make sure it is relevant and current.
- Develop an effective marketing plan that includes excellent sales copy and excerpted articles.
- Then offer your book for sale, and wait for your audience to discover you!
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