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 inside you. You have an e-book that can be used not only to promote your business, but also as another stream of income that can turn into many more streams of income with a little thought and planning.
come with an idea
The first business ebook you write can be a great 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 made it successful, 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 shape for this scheme. You are just 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 turn into 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 first few lines (and indeed the entire first draft of your book), the best thing to do is not to think about whether or not you’re making mistakes. Write how you speak. Don’t try to be someone else. The editing process will be there to fix any issues.
Start with a Blog
One way to write an e-book is to first publish the book on a blog. Then you can put it together with the help of an editor, adding transitions and other information as needed to complete the job.
Set small goals
One page a day can be too much. Maybe instead you want to set a time limit for each write period you configure. You should set small goals that are possible to achieve, but not so small that you don’t see progress in your dream of finishing a book.
Get a professional cover design
Don’t skimp on the cover. Hire someone who has a good portfolio of covers you like. Make sure the cover you have designed is good for print or digital.
Publish to Kindle
You don’t have to get a traditional editor to make it happen these days. A lot of people start self-publishing today, and if you have an audience, you won’t put a publisher off if you create a large audience. They will come to you. Kindle today makes it easy for you to publish, and it also allows you to offer print-on-demand copies that you definitely want to get.