How to write and publish your first ebook
Writing your first ebook can seem overwhelming. It probably even seems almost impossible. But the truth is that you have a book in you. You have an e-book that can be used not only to promote your business, but also as another source of income that can be transformed into many more sources of income if you think about it and plan.
Come with an idea
The first business e-book you write can be a good way to express your core values as a business owner or as a way to teach someone something. For example, if you have a thriving business, you can tell the story of how you did it and through that story share tips for them to do the same. =
Write an outline
Every ebook (and every article or blog too) should start with an outline. You don’t have to worry about your form for this scheme. You are using it to put your thoughts together and in order. Keep it simple by writing a working title, then the points you want to discuss that will become chapters, then write a synopsis of what you want to say in each chapter, then describe each chapter.
Stop worrying about mistakes
When you first sit down to write your opening lines (and indeed the entire first draft of your book), the best thing to do is not think about whether or not you are making mistakes. Write how you speak. Don’t try to be someone else. The editing process will be there to fix any issues.
Get started with a Blog
One way to write an e-book is to blog the book first. You can then put it together with the help of an editor, adding transitions and other information as needed to complete the job.
Set of small goals
One page a day can be too much. Instead, you may want to set a time limit for each write period that you configure. You want to set small goals that are achievable, but not so small that you don’t see progress in your dream of finishing a book.
Get a professional deck designed
Don’t skimp on the cover. Hire someone who has a good portfolio of covers that you like. Make sure the cover you have designed is good for print or digital.
Publish to Kindle
You don’t need a traditional editor to make it happen these days. A lot of people start desktop publishing today and if you have an audience, a publisher won’t shut down if you get a large audience. They will come to you. Kindle today allows you to easily publish and also allows you to offer on-demand hard copies that you definitely want to get.