Make Great Money Self Publishing: EBook Creation

How to Create an Ebook Business in a Simple Way

Just like other things, the internet has changed the way people read. Instead of traditional paper books, an increasing number of people are turning to ebooks. That’s why it makes sense to try an online book (ebook) publishing as a business.

So, what is an ebook? It is just like the traditional book but in a format that’s available for delivery online. An ebook business is easy to start, especially if you are a writer. All you need to do is research the most popular topics people are reading now and work on them. If you do not know how to write, then there is a huge pool of talented individuals looking for work online. Hire the best writers to produce the content you want.

With an ebook, you can cover just about any subject from religion, technology, self-help, science fiction, romance, travel guides, mystery, and how-to manuals. As long as there are people reading about that particular subject, you can write about it.

In the ebook world, you don’t have to rely on the opinions of publishers and editors to have your book published. Bookstores are a thing of the past. All you need is a dedicated platform such as CreateSpace by Amazon. You put your ebook out there on Amazon. When a customer places an order, CreateSpace will print the book and deliver it on your behalf.

Where to Sell Ebooks

As we have already canvassed selling an ebook is as easy as placing it out there on Amazon. But that’s isn’t the only way. If you have a website, you can offer it there in PDF format. When a person makes an order on the site, you will send to him a download link for the PDF file. The good thing about ebooks sold on websites is that they tend to sell for more than double the price of print books.

Now back to Amazon. It is by far the largest retail website in the U.S. Here, writers have the opportunity to publish directly on Kindle. With more than 89 million Americans actively reading ebooks, you have a huge potential audience. After signing up on Kindle, the next step is to upload your book. They will convert it to a favorable format and make it available on Amazon. When a client buys, print-to-order services such as CreateSpace kick into action.

Where to Get Content

The easiest place to get content is from a monetized blog. If you already have one, you are good to go. You can turn individual blog posts into chapters with an introduction and a conclusion. Alternatively, you can search for the most popular keywords online and write content around them. You may want to start with an outline of the book and slowly fill it in. with ebooks, you don’t need anything too long. Shorter books with a focused niche topic are popular with readers.

Marketing Your Ebook

Social media is the best marketing tool for ebooks. That’s why you should make maximum use of Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. As soon as you publish the book, post a link on Facebook or Twitter with detailed information and how to order. To build a buzz around the book, encourage your friends to spread it out there. Create contests, giveaways, and post related content. Join forums on the topic and promote your book there.

As you can see, establishing an ebook business is easy. Instead of waiting too long, start working on an ebook today.

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