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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

You, Too, Can Be an Ebook Writer

By Scott Boyd

Have you noticed that every time you visit a site on the internet, there are scads of links to information on writing ebooks? That's because these electronically-created books have been gaining rising popularity with online readers, due to their easy access, swift download and reasonable prices. Most of us are way too busy with our hectic schedules to visit conventional bookstores, so ebooks are a more convenient option.

Even famous authors have jumped on the bandwagon. For example, horror writer Stephen King released novellas electronically on the internet, and that stunned the literary world by becoming best-sellers and making huge sales.

Most ebook writers, however, are not famous authors or even experienced writers. They come from all walks of life. Individuals from diverse backgrounds, such as businesspeople, techies, lawyers, doctors, teachers, homemakers, students and other "regular" folks, have written and self-published their own original ebooks. They have been rewarded with generous earnings, as a result, and some have even turned this market as a steady home business.

You, too, can join these authors, all you have to do is write about things you are knowledgeable about. All of us is an expert on something, whether it's about how to build a home from scratch or how to get our cat to use the litter box or how to deal with divorce and the like. There are as many things to write about as there are people. Share your life experiences in your own words with others who are looking for the very information you are offering.

Putting together an ebook may sound overwhelming and complicated at first, but the internet has many helpful tools, tutorials and resources to show you how to write effectively and how to create an ebook that is professional-looking and marketable.

Okay, all that sounds really great, but who in the world would be interested in buying your ebook?

The answer is, "Lots of people."

There are millions of people online and their ranks are increasing daily. While your topic won't appeal to everybody in the galaxy, you can find a niche market consisting of individuals who want to learn the information you are offering. If, for example, your topic is about backpacking through America, people who like to backpack would find it interesting or, if your ebook is about learning to play the guitar in five easy lessons, then people who desire that information will want to know more. Ebooks can certainly have something for everybody.

You'll need to learn about important methods of promoting your ebooks, such as copywriting and internet marketing strategies, since these are pivotal to helping you to become successful. It takes time to become familiar with these techniques, however, so be patient with yourself, as you learn the specifics of having your own ebook internet business.

There are readers all across the globe whose lives could be changed for the better by what you have to say. Writing ebooks is not only a profitable enterprise, but a way to touch the world with your wisdom.

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Scott Boyd is an author of Internet Marketing and Health related books. See more information about writing, publishing, and selling eBooks at Writing Selling Ebooks. Check out my jam packed Writing Ebooks Blog where you will discover a wealth of free information for a lifelong resource.

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