hat readers can go directly to the part that they want to read if they do not have the time to go from cover to cover.

Some writers like to create an outline first before they start writing, and others like to jot down all their ideas and just organize later. Whatever your style, stick to it.

Format your e-book: Even the wel

The success of an e-book depends on two things: the quality of information it provides, and the marketing tactics used to sell it. Make the mistake of neglecting one or both, and all the other efforts you put into your e-book may go to waste.

Writing a well designed e-book and eventually selling it may seem intimidating, but it does not have to be. Break the tasks down into manageable to-do’s, and you will be on your way to making profits from your e-book in no time.

Identify your audience: Given that you’ve already decided on a topic or niche, your next step is to identify your audience. Who are you writing for? Your e-books organization, language, and style will depend on audience. Identify their gender, age, education, and social background, among many other things.

Have a ‘thesis statement’: A thesis statement will unify your ideas, organize your thoughts, and eventually make your e-book say one very clear message – which is what an e-book should do. Write a sentence (or two) stating the reasons for your e-book, the topics it covers, and its main idea. Your thesis statement should contain, among other things, your e-book’s subject, your main opinion on that subject, and the main supporting fact/logic/reason for that opinion.

Organize your e-book: A good e-book is easy to read, with clearly labelled sections so that readers can go directly to the part that they want to read if they do not have the time to go from cover to cover.

Some writers like to create an outline first before they start writing, and others like to jot down all their ideas and just organize later. Whatever your style, stick to it.

Format your e-book: Even the well

have to be. Break the tasks down into manageable to-do’s, and you will be on your way to making profits from your e-book in no time.

Identify your audience: Given that you’ve already decided on a topic or niche, your next step is to identify your audience. Who are you writing for? Your e-books organization, language, and style will depend on audience. Identify their gender, age, education, and social background, among many other things.

Have a ‘thesis statement’: A thesis statement will unify your ideas, organize your thoughts, and eventually make your e-book say one very clear message – which is what an e-book should do. Write a sentence (or two) stating the reasons for your e-book, the topics it covers, and its main idea. Your thesis statement should contain, among other things, your e-book’s subject, your main opinion on that subject, and the main supporting fact/logic/reason for that opinion.

Organize your e-book: A good e-book is easy to read, with clearly labelled sections so that readers can go directly to the part that they want to read if they do not have the time to go from cover to cover.

Some writers like to create an outline first before they start writing, and others like to jot down all their ideas and just organize later. Whatever your style, stick to it.

Format your e-book: Even the wel

depend on audience. Identify their gender, age, education, and social background, among many other things.

Have a ‘thesis statement’: A thesis statement will unify your ideas, organize your thoughts, and eventually make your e-book say one very clear message – which is what an e-book should do. Write a sentence (or two) stating the reasons for your e-book, the topics it covers, and its main idea. Your thesis statement should contain, among other things, your e-book’s subject, your main opinion on that subject, and the main supporting fact/logic/reason for that opinion.

Organize your e-book: A good e-book is easy to read, with clearly labelled sections so that readers can go directly to the part that they want to read if they do not have the time to go from cover to cover.

Some writers like to create an outline first before they start writing, and others like to jot down all their ideas and just organize later. Whatever your style, stick to it.

Format your e-book: Even the wel

he reasons for your e-book, the topics it covers, and its main idea. Your thesis statement should contain, among other things, your e-book’s subject, your main opinion on that subject, and the main supporting fact/logic/reason for that opinion.

Organize your e-book: A good e-book is easy to read, with clearly labelled sections so that readers can go directly to the part that they want to read if they do not have the time to go from cover to cover.

Some writers like to create an outline first before they start writing, and others like to jot down all their ideas and just organize later. Whatever your style, stick to it.

Format your e-book: Even the wel

hat readers can go directly to the part that they want to read if they do not have the time to go from cover to cover.

Some writers like to create an outline first before they start writing, and others like to jot down all their ideas and just organize later. Whatever your style, stick to it.

Format your e-book: Even the well-written text can be difficult to read when its font is too small or too big, if there are too many colors on the page, or if photographs, graphs, or illustrations are misplaced (for example, if the reader has to jump to page 5 just to see the photograph you mentioned on page 2). Keep in mind that your reader will be reading your e-book on a desktop computer or a handheld so you can design your e-book accordingly.

Be sure to save your e-book in different file formats so readers using different software or operating systems can access it. If you fail to do this, you may lose potential customers simply because your e-book does not run on their operating systems.

Most e-books come as Portable Document Format (.pdf) files or as executable (.exe) files. By no means an exhaustive list, here are some points to consider before you choose. EXE files are great for PC users, as they do not require any additional software to run. However, they are generally vulnerable to viruses. Make sure that your compiler has built-in virus protection. PDF files, on the other hand, require Adobe Acrobat. They are more flexible across different platforms (PC, MAC, and handheld operating systems like Palm OS or Windows Mobile). PDF files are also more resistant to virus attacks.