Archive for October, 2009
Why Write an eBook?
Why Write an eBook?
It’s not true that everything that has been said has
already been written. Since that unfortunate axiom
came into use, the whole universe has changed.
Technology has changed, ideas have changed, and the
mindsets of entire nations have changed.
The fact is that this is the perfect time to write an
ebook. What the publishing industry needs are [...]
Steps to eBook Publishing Success
Steps to eBook Publishing Success
Even if your best friend owns a top publishing
company, giving you an immediate “in,” this does not
guarantee publishing success.
First, you have to write a quality book that has a
clear target audience. And your book must answer a
common problem or need that audience shares. Then you
have to develop a marketing plan, and [...]
Rating eBook Compilers
Rating eBook Compilers
Now that you’ve finished writing your eBook and have a
basic understanding of what an eBook compiler does,
you may be feeling overwhelmed by the number of
compilers on the market. To help you make your
decision, I have tested and reviewed the best-rated
eBook compilers currently available.
* E-ditor
This software has a demo version that you can download
to [...]
How to Overcome Writer’s Block
How to Overcome Writer’s Block
Okay. I can hear that herd of you running away from
this article as fast as you can. Absurd! you huff.
Never in a million years, you fume. Writer’s block is
absolutely, undeniably, scientifically proven to be
impossible to overcome.
Oh, just get over it! Well, I guess it’s not that
easy. So try to sit down [...]
What are the Components of Writer’s Block?
What are the Components of Writer’s Block?
What is writer’s block?
Well, I just can’t think of a single darn thing to
say. Oh well, I’m outta here!
Sound familiar? No! Oh, get real! We’ve all
experienced this phenomenon when we absolutely have to
write something, particularly on deadline. I’m talking
about. . . . .uh, I can’t think of what the [...]
How to Write an Ebook
How to Write an Ebook
The hardest part of writing is the first sentence.
When you look at the whole project, it seems like an
impossible task. That’s why you have to break it down
into manageable tasks. Think of climbing a mountain.
You are standing at the foot of it and looking up at
its summit vanishing into the clouds. [...]
How to Price Your eBook
How to Price Your eBook
You’ve written and compiled an ebook. Now you have to
decide how much to charge for it. Finding the right
price is essential to the success of your product. If
you charge too little, people will think it’s of
little value, and they won’t purchase it, or even it
they do buy your book, you will [...]
Ebooks are part of the new frontier of cyberspace
Ebooks are part of the new frontier of cyberspace
Ebooks are part of the new frontier of cyberspace.
Ebooks are Promotional Powerhouses.
They are an entirely new medium for sharing marketing
information, ideas, techniques, and expert knowledge.
Each day the number of people accessing the Internet
grows, causing the exposure of your ebook to increase
incrementally. It’s obvious why electronic
self-publishing has become [...]
Choosing an eBook Compiler
Choosing an eBook Compiler
What is an eBook compiler?
You’ve written and revised your ebook, hired an artist
who has produced outstanding graphics, and now you’re
ready to actually put together your ebook. What you
need to make an ebook is software called an ebook
Compiler.
There are many different compilers to chose from, but
first, you need to know exactly what an [...]
What Works & What Doesn’t in Viral Marketing
What Works & What Doesn’t in Viral Marketing
Stop with the enforced e-mail forwards already! Trying to force or bribe people to forward your info to a friends or family in order to be rewarded or win looks skanky in today’s ultra-permission-based world. Especially when you tell visitors nothing about their friend’s or family’s privacy in [...]
