Creating an ebook isn’t necessarily a difficult task. If you know the subject and you are willing to put in the time, then you know what content you are going to present. All it takes is the dedication to get it written, or to at least string together the text you want to make up the bulk of the book.
The difficulty comes with those little technical issues. For example, font, cover, spacing, editing, chapter and paragraph order and other little pieces you might not have truly considered. But if you have been looking into creating your own ebook, you are probably thinking it through now.
Thankfully, there are plenty of places you can look for help on this issue. Below are three elements of ebook creation that give people the most trouble, and a list of places to go to get help.
eBook Cover
How To Now is a popular and helpful site well known for extensive, easy to follow, step by step guides on a wide range of topics, including clear steps on creating a professionally looking eBook cover.
In the instructions the author suggests a variety of free tools.
Be sure to check out the section where he talks about your ebook cover layout and colors. It is a very helpful collection of tips for getting your own properly organized and presented.
eBook Creation Tools
Finally, you have to think about tools to use to help you along the way. Technically, you can do everything step by step on your own. But a few well-placed generators, converters and other resources can be helpful.
Use WordPress to create your ebook out of old blog posts. This is one of the most popular tools for bloggers who want to create a collection of posts and new content. You just download the app, grab content, drag and drop it into place for your layout and publish an ebook.
Another blogger’s best friend tool, all you have to do is put in a blog, website or RSS feed address. The app does the rest by showing all new and old content. You select what posts you want and it creates a group for an ebook. From there you organize it, put in any finishing touches and publish.
The Kindle is a highly popular device, especially since various versions such as the 3G Touch and Fire were released. One of the best things you can do is publish a Kindle format of your blog for people to browse. This post from Hobbies on a Budget shows you how.
Going From A Blogger To A Published Author
If you are a serious blogger then you can become a published author. This is very important because up to 80% of the US population have a dream of ever publishing a book in their lifetime.
In reality, it is only 2 per cent of them end up writing books. The bloggers have an ability to write three or four books every year without knowing it. These people have created a ton of information which can be converted into a book. Later on many bloggers regret of not ever using the resources at their disposal. This is a great mistake they should plan to write a book.
Have an Overview of Your Book
A good plan for bloggers is to that they should plan to write a good content for a book. Write the sections of the book every people and post them as a blog. When blogging this way, you will produce the manuscript and a group of fans for your book. These fans will read your blog and later on even purchase the final product of your digital or hardcover book.
Remember that every time your write a blog, you also become a publisher. You actually become a publisher every time you hit on the publish button. The only difference is that you do not produce a book.
Some people say if you are a businessman, a book is the best business card you can hand over to your prospective client or customer. A book is known to make you an expert in your field. This is because; many authors do extensive research before embarking on the act of writing a book. When you blog a book, you become a though leader. This is why blogging a book is the best way to boost your core business.
How to Blog a Book
One of the most frustrating marketing myths is that content marketing and blogging are dying. It cannot be further from the truth. Blogging can boost your authority and brand loyalty which comes with more traffic and conversions.
When you are blogging a book, you must handle the content of the blog with the same energy as that which is required when you are writing a book starting from scratch. It is recommended that you choose your topic well based on marketability and competition on the bookstores and the blogging world.
It is then paramount for you to schedule your content well so that the content fits each chapter of your book with blocks containing some 500 words each. Use a promotional campaign. This can be done on both traditional and the social media.
How to Blog a Short Book
Because of some reasons, you might find that blogging a complete book becomes overwhelming. If that is the case, then you should try writing a shorter book. This is a bit easier because you only plan on a series of posts. You can write that daily for a period of one month. This way you can build the best selling eBook.
In blogging a short book, it is important to remember to find an interesting topic which is providing solutions for various problems. Provide answers to some questions that interest your readers.
Blogging is a nice business for any aspiring author because you will build a fan base. This is what you need in order to reach a level where you will publish a great book. You do not have to get a great publishing deal. The fans who read your blog will be enough to purchase your books because this is it is written by their favorite blogger.
Conclusion
Creating an ebook is a great idea for any blogger, or just anyone who has content to share or a story to tell. Luckily, it is a rather simple process to undertake once you know where to look for the right tools.
So visit the sites above, find what you need and get started! You could have your own ebook to share in no time.
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