February 10, 2008

Writing eBooks -10 Point Checklist for Writing Your Own Money Making eBooks

Have you been wanting to create your own information products but find it hard to get started? A successful eBook creates powerful income if you do it right. I started selling my first eBook for only $10 but it quickly went up to $29.95 because I heard that most people under-price their eBooks.

Today that same product I first wrote sells successfully at $97. Of course it has evolved into quite a different product since then. I have made a lot of money with all my eBooks in the last 4 years. They pay the rent and all my other bills faithfully. Here are some pointers to help you get started making some decent money online writing eBooks:

1.) Before you write your eBook make sure there is a market for it. I got lucky on my first book. I didn't look for a market. I just went on faith that everyone does has a book inside them that will make them some money. The best eBooks to write are ones that show people how to make money.

2.) Write your sales letter first - this helps shape your product to what you want it to be.

3.) Find related back end products for your eBook - find profitable "related" info-products or services that you can add in your book for more profits. Your readers will love it if they are helpful.
4.) Get an eBook compiler like Adobe PDF, - as soon as I got Adobe PDF software I got excited about the money I could make with it.5.) Use digital pictures to enhance the value - if you have a how-to type of book about a trade or a hobby, using your digital camera can greatly enhance your eBooks' perceived value and the price. Plus it helps illustrate what your are teaching.
6.) Give your eBook a good title - Just as a powerful headline can increase your sales, the right title for your Book is important also.

7.) Don't over-sell - don't over promise or over hype things in your sales letter to sell your eBook or you may get too many refunds.

8.) Tips books are the easiest to create - an example would be "50 Training Tips for Dog Lovers, "99 profitable businesses to start for less than $500", etc.

9.) Offer an audio or video to the deal - just as digital pictures add value to an eBook, so does adding audios and videos as bonuses.10.) Lace your products - in time you will have several eBooks to sell. By adding information about all your other books in the back of each of them gives you free advertising and extra orders without paying for advertising.

So there you go. If you want to start [tag]writing eBooks[/tag], it isn't that hard at all. Remember, tip books are the easiest way to start writing your info-products. You can always format it without the tips once it is structured.

This article was written by Lee Cusano of Silver Dollar Publishing. You have permission to reprint it as long as you leave this credit at the bottom.

Lee has been active as a self-publisher since 1995. If you would like to start your own successful self-publishing business check out the link here: The MILLION DOLLAR SECRET That MAKES PRODUCTS SELL

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