EBook Writing and Marketing Secrets

There is a post on the blog over at Ezine Articles today that talks about being unique when writing articles. Chris Knight gives the great example of Burger King and McDonald’s. They may offer the same basic menu items, but each has a unique identity in the fast food. I believe the same can be said about eBooks.

Even if there are many eBooks out there on your exact niche topic, no one will write it the way you will. We are each unique individuals, with our own experiences and perspective on the world. I believe fully in what I said in that blog post - it is your duty and obligation to write your eBook and let people read it the way only you can write it.

At the first of this year I wrote a post entitled Will Someone Else Write Your eBook? Go over and read that post again, if you haven’t already. Make a promise to yourself to write the articles and eBook you know are important to you. No one else can say it like you can. Don’t find your eBook topic written by someone else because you thought you couldn’t say it in a unique way. With more than 1.3 billion people on the internet, there is someone waiting to hear your words and thoughts on your topic.

Be sure to go over to Ezine Articles and leave your comment on this. Let people know who you are and read what you have to say about this.

I am now in the beginning stages of writing my latest eBook on dogs and diabetes. At this point I am doing some research every day and putting together my outline. This outline will list the important points I want to cover in the eBook and break them down into about 7 or 8 chapters.

I have written one article already to get a better idea of how many people are truly interested in this topic. My initial reasearch over at Wordtracker shows that there are enough people to make this eBook worth writing, but I will continue to write more articles to get the big picture on interest in caring for a dog with diabetes. These articles will end up being incorporated into my final product. I will keep posting about my progress with this new eBook so that you can see exactly how it is done.

This summer I will be offering an eBook Writing Mastermind course for the first time. I will limit the group to 25 participants and work with everyone to get their eBook completed during the time the course is going. Contact me anytime to see if this eBook writing mastermind would be of interest to you. I will keep the cost as low as possible so as not to exclude anyone. My mentees are automatically included, but there will be room for new students as well.

If you have been struggling with getting your ebook written, think back to the original idea you had for this ebook. If you have been to my website, From Idea To Ebook, you will know that writing all begins with an idea - your idea. Whether it is a book, movie, play, or article, all writing is the result of an original idea in the writer’s mind. Think about the idea you had that made you want to write an ebook in the first place and you will be on your way to completing your ebook.

I write down my ideas as they come into my mind. I take each idea and write a post here on my blog about it. Then I expand that idea from a blog post into a short article of about 250 to 300 words. After that I combine several of these articles into a short report of ten to twenty pages. Finally I expand the short report into a full-length ebook. That ebook is the culmination of my work based on the original idea I had days, weeks, or even months before. Thoughts are things, so let your ideas materialize into completed writing for you.

Procrastination can be the enemy of the article and eBook writer. Putting off your writing until later may mean that it never gets done at all. I encourage you to set a schedule and stick to it. During the time you have designated as writing time, do not allow yourself to do anything else. If that means staring at a blank paper or computer screen, just sit there until the time is up. Try writing down tips or ideas about what you would write and it may begin to flow.

Writer’s block is similar to this but much more invasive. Determine if you are blocked or just procrastinating. Write about what you love and you look forward to the opportunity to write each day. Take these steps to discourage procrastination:

• Write down the reasons you want or need to write.
• Make a list of your goals - to increase your income, build a list of prospects, write an eBoook, etc.
• Write down your ideas you wish to write about.

Figure out what time of day is best for you to write - and then do it!

Many of you have contacted me about preparing a free special or short report to give out when people opt in to your list. The fastest way to do this is to combine articles you have written or use articles written by others. Write an introduction, include about 10 articles, write a conclusion, and you will have your report ready. Be sure to include one or two affiliate links in the report so that you will make some income from it over time. You can use it to generate leads and build your list.

When you submit your articles to the article directories you are giving your permission to allow others to distribute your articles. You can do the same thing by using articles written by others. Just be sure to keep the article intact, including the person’s resource box information. Search for articles on the topic you need, combine them together, PDF the document, and your short/special report is ready to go to work for you.

Preparing these reports will also get you closer to completing your own ebook. Keep writing, use an outline, and your ebook will be ready in just a few weeks.

Writing an ebook is like most any other type of writing. You first must find your voice. I will give you an example of what I mean by this.

Years ago I was working on a novel. I was accepted into a Master Writing class at UCLA where we shared and critiqued each other’s writing. I will never forget the first time I was invited to read a few pages of my book in front of the group. My novel was set in Florida, where I had lived for many years. It was a murder mystery with many plot twists. After I read the instructor, a well known writer from Canada, told me that it sounded like something written by Elmore Leonard. I beamed with pride because (more…)

To write an ebook is a worthwhile achievement. You will have become an author and will be able to use your ebook to promote yourself, your business, and your topic. But first you have to write it. What will motivate you to write every day and complete your ebook when you said that you would?

Motivation comes from deep inside of you. It is the little voice that tells you to write two more pages instead of watching television. Many people have good intentions when they start writing, but then make excuses when they don’t continue to the end. Recognize this as possible fear on your part. Courage is not the absence of fear; courage is the mastery of fear. Fear is also a good thing - if you have fear about your writing that means it is important to you.

Choose a topic you are passionate about, set your goals, and then write every day until your ebook is complete. Even if you only write for fifteen minutes, make it a daily habit and you will see results.

If you are just starting out you will want to read what other people are writing about. A good place to start is by going over to Blog Pulse. This site charts the trends that people are reading, writing, blogging and talking about. You can then do more research and see what resonates with you. Listening to other people can also make you a better writer. According to Greg Nutter, a Santa Clarita, California insurance agent, listening is a valuable skill that helps in all types of relationships.

Think about what you are interested in and passionate about, do the research, and you will know what you are going to write about in your ebook.

Writing an ebook will change the way you are perceived by others, bring you new opportunities, and make you money as well. But how do you get started? Begin with an idea. This should be your idea about what you want to share with your readers. You will have the opportunity to educate others in the area of your expertise and knowledge. This is a gift from you to the world. Think long and hard about how you will present your message and teachings before you start writing; when you begin you will be inspired by the thought of what it will mean to those who read your ebook.

  “How do I write my ebook?” is a common question I hear regularly from people who want to get involved in ebook writing. There is no easy answer, but it is a simple process.Figure out what you want to write about in your ebook. Look closely at your previous experiences, both personal and business, and at what you have a passion for. When times get tough and you feel like you have been writing forever, it will be much more enjoyable if you have a passion for your topic.

Do your research and find out what people are looking for. There are millions of searches done every day and you want to find out exactly what people are searching for that is related to your topic. Sometimes you can make some small changes and end up connecting with hundreds or even thousands of people who are interested in learning more about your topic. Words that we use to describe our products, services or areas of expertise are usually slightly different from what the masses of internet users are using to find the exact information we are knowledgeable about.

Now that you know what you will write about, make an outline. You are looking for the main ideas that will become your chapter headings. Rework your outline as many times as necessary in order to have a clear vision of what each chapter in your book will contain.

Use time management to make sure you have enough time to write each day. If you are more creative and alert first thing in the morning, use that time to write. Do whatever you have to do to allow yourself to write. Turn off your television and tell people in your life that you are involved with an important project that will take some of your time each day.

Find a mentor to guide you through the process. We all perform better when we are mentored by someone who has gone through the writing process many times. This will help to alleviate some of the difficulties that writers encounter when they write their first ebook.