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Even if your best friend owns a top publishing company, giving you
an immediate "in," this does not promise publishing success.
First, you have to compose a quality book that has a clear target
market. And your book must address a common issue or need that
audience shares. Then you have to create a marketing method, and
stick to it for at least two years.
Let's begin with the process that should commence before you write
your first word. Begin by reading A LOT. Read both books you
passionately love and books you can't seem to make it beyond page
five. Then figure out what the author did in the book you enjoyed,
and what was wrong with in the book you couldn't finish. Write down
these points so they are crystal clear to you. Read other people's
books for motivation and to discover what you should avoid as a
writer.
The next step is to plan out your book. Specify your subject, and
then divide it into chapters. Each chapter should discuss a unique
facet of the problem your book is intending to solve. In each
chapter, separate the specific factor down into several pieces.
This will help your viewers take in your material a bit at a time
instead of mind-boggling them with every bit of information mucking
up up the pages until they feel like they're about to go blind.
It's not quite spoon-feeding the information to your readers, but
it's close.
The next two steps are evident. Write your book and then edit it.
And then edit it again. And perhaps again. Of course, writing is
incredibly challenging, and writing a book can seem like an
impossible process. There are many books out there that give you
pointers to help you become familiar - and even love - the process
of writing and revision. Find a variety of books about writing.
Better yet, find a number of books about writing the specific type
of book you desire to write. These can serve as roadmaps on your
writing quest.
Once you've written your ebook and modified it at least twice, show
it to someone else whose thoughts and opinions you value. If you're
blessed enough to know a good publisher, see if you have something
to trade for him or her to go through your manuscript. Or join a
writing group and let the other individuals evaluate your work.
Then take all these ideas from other people, and revise your
manuscript one last time. And then stop! Put down that pen! Get
your hands off the keyboard! One of the most important steps to
actually creating a book is to know when to quit writing and
tinkering with it.
You've finally created your ebook! Pop open the bubbly! Give
yourself an evening out on the town!
Okay, now that this necessary celebration is out of your system,
what do you do next?
How to turn your e-book directly into Income
Ebooks are a cutting edge way to publish your book without
incurring the costs of print production. All you need is a relevant
and targeted subject and some cost-effective software, and you can
convert your manuscript into a book.By: William Yost
About Loyalty Publishing: Skyline Publishing is a family owned
business founded on November 11th, 2005. The Lindsey family has
over 12 years experience in the publishing and marketing business.
Having begun with 7 employees we currently employ over 50 full-time
staff including 7 Graphic Artists with over 18 years of combined
experience in the field.
Loyalty Publishing
Date Published: Dec 07, 2010 - 5:14 pm