How Do You Write an Ebook: A Beginner’s Guide

How Do You Write an Ebook?

How do you write an ebook? Have you ever thought about creating an ebook as a way to market your business (or organization)? An ebook (short for electronic book) is a document that is formatted specifically to be read on a computer or mobile device. It can range in size anywhere from 10 pages to 1,000+ pages.

You can create it using the word processing software that’s on your computer and then saving it in a specific format. Ebooks are a powerful way to distribute information to the thousands of people who are looking for answers to the problems they’re dealing with- from figuring out how I’m going to retire with no savings to how to save my marriage.

“But how does this apply to my business?” you might ask. Well, if you already have a product or service that you’re selling, then an ebook can be a way to educate people with knowledge that’s related to your business and refer to the items you sell as a way to solve their problems. The ebook can promote your business, make a connection with potential clients, and help establish yourself as an expert in your field.

For example, if you have a store and you sell women’s clothing, you could write an ebook about the best clothing styles for certain body types or how to accessorize a black dress. If you sell art, you could write an ebook on how to decorate a room using art as a focal point or how to buy quality art for your home.

Steps to Writing an Ebook

First, figure out your ebook’s working title. The title will help you to stay focused on your topic; it’ll guide you in anticipating and answering your reader’s questions. You may also want to have a subtitle.

Next, write out a thesis statement. Your thesis is a sentence or two stating exactly what problem you are addressing and how your book will solve that problem. For example, your thesis statement could read: We’ve all experienced fatigue at times in our lives, but there are twenty proven techniques and methods to help increase your energy levels. This thesis will be your foundation. All of your chapters will come out of your thesis statement. It will keep you focused as you write your ebook. Remember all chapters must support your thesis statement. If not, they don’t belong in your book (or you’ll have to change your thesis).

Before you start to write, ask yourself, “Will the information in this book be useful and relevant?” and “Is there a need for this information?” Also, think about why you are writing your ebook. Do you want to promote your business? Do you want to bring quality traffic to your website? Do you want to help establish yourself as an expert?

Think about your goals in terms of publishing. Do you want to sell it as a product on your website, or do you want to offer it as a free gift for filling out a survey or for purchasing a product?

Keep the format from chapter to chapter fairly consistent. For example, you might want to use a specific font size and color for each title or put a relevant quote at the beginning of each chapter.

For the body text, select a font that’s easy to read, and stick with it. You may be tempted to change fonts as a way of trying to make it more interesting. Don’t. All it’ll do is confuse your readers and you’ll lose their attention.

I recommend either one-and-a-half or double-line spacing. Spacing the lines too far apart makes it difficult for the reader to track where they are. Too close makes it dull.

Also, choose a font size that is in proportion to the line spacing you are using. You can get away with a larger font (say 14 point) with 1.5 line spacing but 8 point will look weird. Experiment with different combinations to find one that suits you but remember – what looks OK on the screen may look awful in print.

For the title page, you can use an image if you like and add your book title and author name. You can put a disclaimer on the second page.

Also can add a footer to each page. Put in the page numbers and you may want to add the title of your eBook or your business name or web address. Don’t make it too busy though.

Then you can save it as a PDF file and upload it to your website or a place like Payhip.com or InspiredFun.com or Magcloud. Another option to consider is Smashwords, but you may have to take some time to learn how to format it correctly so it’ll be approved for publication. Finally, share it with your audience either in your blog posts or on your social media sites.

So there you have it, the scoop on how to write an ebook. Let me know (in the comment section) if you found this information helpful. I would love to hear your thoughts.

I’m Lorene Troyer and my specialty is creating information products. Maybe you’re interested in writing a book but don’t feel like you have time? Today, I’m presenting the “How To Write a Book When You Don’t Have Time To Write” 50+ page planner (it comes with supporting exercises). Book Writing Planner

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