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The sale of digital books has made its way, gradually leaving behind the paper, something that not even the most purists have been able to avoid. It is used for both companies and individuals and is the typical format that everyone wants to read and at the same time everything wants to do.
So, if you like to write or have ideas of what would be an interesting topic for a title, in this digital era everything is possible, thanks to aspects such as convenience, space and of course, economic costs many people have been attracted to publish an Ebook and make money, do not stay behind and open yourself to new horizons. In this post, we will go step by step with the main points to make money selling ebooks online and monetize your hobby of writing
How to write an ebook?
Before starting to write any text, it is important to value and take the time to find a topic of which you have full knowledge or is related to something you are passionate about, so that inspiration will come more easily. Of course, without falling into the trap of plagiarizing other books or writing about topics you are not familiar with because of advice from third parties.
At the moment of creation, it is essential to pay attention to the correct use of grammar and spelling to offer a professional text. If you do not have the technical skills and knowledge to develop it, there are e-book writing services that offer their clients quality and seriousness to the future book you want to create.
Without losing focus, the aim of this is to provide a simple guide to write an ebook, in order to generate a pleasant and interesting process to the author, which enhances motivation and ends with an e-book in a short space of time. Let’s start!
1.Choose a good title
Choosing the title is fundamental, especially a good one, it is the first thing people notice when choosing which book to read and many are only guided by the ones that catch their attention powerfully. So, it is necessary to dedicate as much time as it takes. We see that it is a complex task to create an attractive title, but not impossible following the pattern that titles tend to respond to certain marketing criteria can be divided into categories:
– The one that appeals to emotions.
– The one that immediately generates curiosity.
– The one that is striking because it is different.
Using any of these characteristics or all three together can generate a good title. Of course, if the topic deserves it and it comes naturally. A tip: do not hesitate to ask friends and family, this point can mark the success or failure of your e-book.
2.Choose a theme
Choose a topic that you master. It will be more pleasant when writing, it is true that you can always do a lot of research on the topic, but you must not forget that the e-book has to have valuable content to connect, transmit confidence and knowledge to the readers.
A simple tip is to use resources you already have, and expand on them. A work you have done, a movie, a podcast, a post, any material you already have at hand can give your ideas to develop the information they contain and create your ebook.
3.Write a synopsis
It is necessary that before you start writing the content of the book you have a clear idea of what you will include. And there is no better way to define exactly what the book will be about than with a summary or synopsis.
A recommendation is to detail only the main ideas that the text will contain in order not to extend too much, it is ideal that all the central idea is summarized in a paragraph of 3 (three) sentences which will allow you to reread and rethink the content in a single view.4.Make an
4. Outline of the Book
Once the synopsis is done, we will start from there, creating an outline with the chapters in which the book will be divided. Give a title to each chapter and write a short summary of its content.
Always have at hand the organization of how you will write, write down the time you will dedicate to the book while writing and use it as a guide to never lose your way, but be flexible and adapt it as you advance in the writing process so that your book flows naturally.
5.Designing your ebook cover
For your potential readers to feel attracted, the cover will be the hook, that’s why it has to look as professional as possible. On the internet there are countless pages that give you templates and even step-by-step instructions on how to do it yourself if you can’t hire a designer.
The main thing is to design a cover that is attractive, looks professional and is in line with the theme of the book. Pay attention to the colors, images and typographies used in the covers of the main books in your category.
6.E-book writing services
If after seeing the steps you feel you do not have the skills or the time, but you still want to generate money because you feel you have a good topic to create a digital book, do not be discouraged, because you can hire third parties as freelancers who are dedicated to write for you and capture your ideas.
How to sell ebooks:
You are ready you chose which platform to publish it on, but now the question is how to manage to reach more people and sell the book well here a couple of tips.
– If you have a website or the link to the platform where you publish it set it up along with your Facebook, Tik Tok, Twitter and Instagram accounts. Use them to keep followers interested in you and the progress of your eBook.
– Open an account on Goodreads and get an author profile. It’s free, and you can use it to list your book, host a Q&A session, and get advice from other writers.
Other ways to make money with ebooks
There are other ways to generate income from your digital books. One of them is by entering your eBook into writing contests. After spending so much time perfecting your eBook, you deserve a little credit for your masterpiece. Writing contests are not only about receiving accolades and congratulations, but they often come with cash rewards.
It’s not the easiest way to get money, but it’s worth it since as an added bonus if you happen to win the contest as it will help your reputation as a writer thus reaching more potential readers. A quick Google search will help you find many writing contests throughout the year.
Another way is to publish a series of eBooks, if your publication has found an audience that is growing every day, you might consider writing a whole series of texts focusing on the same characters or theme.
Now that you have an idea of how to make an eBook and turn it into a source of income, it’s time to get started. Think about what kind of e-book you want to sell, where you’re going to get the content from and where you’re going to sell it, and how you’re going to market it online. It doesn’t matter if you are not creative or knowledgeable in specific areas. All you need is an idea, a lot of motivation and time.