The eBook industry is booming right now, with revenues for this year projected to generate up to 20 billion dollars. This continuous growth represents a tremendous opportunity for you to jump in now, share in the spoils of a growing marketplace and claim your slice of the pie. For many years it has been widely recognised amongst the internet marketing community that publishing an eBook is an ideal means of generating revenue (due to its ability to provide a long-term revenue stream), while also offering a secondary benefit of allowing influencers to build authority within their area of expertise.
While there are already plenty of eBook authors out there vying for a slice of the pie, those who are achieving the most success have mastered the art meticulous planning before they even put their pen to paper fingers to the keyboard. You see, where eBooks differ from paperbacks, is that they need to be conceived, written and designed specifically for consumption via digital channels. In other words, the reader of an eBook has different expectations to a physical book, due to the medium and environment in which they are consuming its content. With this in mind, this book has been created to fast-track the learning curve for successfully creating, publishing, promoting and launching your first ebook, and providing you with a framework that you can utilise for many years to come.
Don’t be mistaken; anyone with a penchant for writing and valuable ideas to share can become an eBook author. You’ve probably had your eBook idea for a while, but just don’t know where to start. Well, the eBook eBook is for you. By the end of this guide you will have a sound working knowledge of all aspects involved in the process, from planning your eBook’s content all the way through to stocking it on the virtual shelves.
Several questions may be racing through your mind. Will people really like what I have to say? How do I know the first thought to put on the page? What’s the ideal length for my first eBook? It’s not uncommon at this early stage for the questions to feel endless. Fear not, this guide will alleviate your fears, answer your burning questions (in parts it will even inspire creativity you didn’t known you had in you), and ultimately guide you along the path to eBook rockstar-dom!
Happy reading!