Tuesday, 26 April 2011

How To Write Your First E-Book

Whether you are an aspiring writer or you just want to share some of your knowledge, perhaps you may want to consider making an E-book. This is a rather new method to publish your work without the downsides of the conventional way of publishing. E-book marketing has gained so much popularity especially for subjects and industries that feel the need to easily update rapidly changing topics.

Like any other ventures, writing your first E-book may seem like a frustrating and daunting task. Nevertheless, if you're able to break it down into manageable pieces and steps then creating one won't seem so awful at all. But first, you may want to consider some necessary general guidelines.

Decide On Your Topic And Title

There are countless of topics that you can write about. As a matter of fact, you can write about almost anything although it is still wise to opt for something that you're interested in and knowledgeable of. Abide by what you are proficient and passionate about. If you know a lot about your subject, it will be much easier and meaningful for you to write on.

Of course, your E-book needs to have a title. Choose the title that gives a clear suggestion of what your book has to offer. A catchy and appealing title may help you advertise it, but keep in mind that it should be clear enough to keep it in context.

Select Your Audience

Your topic and writing style will determine who your audiences are. Consider the factors such as age, gender, education, social background and culture. Selecting your preferred audience will help you promote your material so as to effectively reach them. Also make sure that what you write should target the interests of your desired audience.

Write Your Document

Since you already have the important foundation, you can now start writing. Using a standard application like Microsoft Word is an excellent option. Decide on the layout and format of your document as well as the arrangement of chapters, headings, and introductions. You may also want to add some pictures and testimonials depending on your subject to make your readers more engrossed in your content.

Remember to spell check and proofread your document before publishing. Also make a backup copy of it on another media such as CD in order to be assured if ever you experience a system break down.

Select The E-Book Format

After you're through with the writing, you need to compile and put your E-book into a format that can be read by the consumers. It is your prerogative to decide whether to create an executable (.exe) file or a Portable Document Format (.pdf) file. Finally, you have your own first E-book.

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