Creating Ebooks A Learning Process

By Vickie J. Scanlon


People say that one the the best ways to making money is by creating your own Ebook. You're probably whispering under your breath, "I know, I know, but where do I begin?" Right? You have to begin at the begin-let me explain.


Brainstorming for your Ebook

Usually when you decide to create an ebook-you do have a idea about what you want to write about. But sometimes, strange as it may seem, you may not. If that is the case, I would suggest writing your ideas, experiences and knowledge down on a piece of paper – then do research to determine what people are looking for on the net.

However, if you have a website, and it's within a niche market -you may be able to create an ebook that compliments what you already have knowledge about.


Research

You have a product, an idea, or maybe information you want to share-but will it have a ready market that will want to reader it?  That is where research will help you.

You can begin your research by going  to WordTracker, Overture or Google and putting some of the keywords into these search tools to see how many times people in the month were looking for what you want to write about. 

In addition, I would do a straight Google search to see what websites come up. Investigate some of these sites to see if the ebook you are going to create-gives a different slant on the same topic.


Writing

Once your research is done, it times to begin the process of writing your ebook. One suggestion, before the actual writing process, it would be wise to down a quick outline. This keeps you focuses and your ebook on topic. Now, let's create.

You will first create your document using Word. Minimal formatting is need  to start, because you will do not want to stop the flow of the words until after the first draft. You will find that you will have several drafts before you are satisfied with your creation. But once done it will be time to put your document to pdf or exe format.

There are different types of Ebook Creation Tools that you can use, downloadable, online, free or have to pay. Though you may think free is the way to go, be sure and look at the fine print. For example, will you have advertisements on each of your ebook pages if you go for the free version? 

Next, you can create an Ebook cover. You can go for the free, which is becoming rather scarce, or the quality is lacking. The bottom line is that your ebook cover should look as professional as you can make it. Why? An ebook cover gives your ebook a finished, professional look, and, it's your marketing tool.

Once you have your ebook completed to your satisfaction, it is time to get it out to the masses. .