eBook Writing and Planning

As you will see from the many articles we have written on “Planning,” this very important first step is crucial to the success of your eBook. You may have some great ideas for an eBook, but if you do not plan then you will be unlikely to succeed.

When Planning for Your eBook, You Will Need to Answer the Following Questions:

Your Goals:

1. What Are Your Goals?

2. Why do you want to write an eBook?

3. What are your expectations for your eBook?

4. What is your primary goal for your eBook?

5. How will your eBook contribute to your success?

Your eBook's Content:

1. What is Your eBook About?

2. What problems will your eBook help readers solve?

3. What makes your information different from competitors?

4. What needs and wants does your eBook solve?

Your Customers:

1. Is There a Market for Your eBook?

2. Who will be interested in buying your eBook?

3. Why should they buy it?

4. Who is your primary market?

5. What are the characteristics of your market?

Publishing Options:

1. How Will You Publish Your eBook?

2. Will you self-publish?

3. What are the pros and cons of each option?

Selling Your eBook:

1. Where will you sell your eBook?

2. Will you focus on niche eBook stores?

3. Will you sell your eBook in Amazon or the iBookstore?

4. Which store offers the best royalties for authors?

There are many more key questions that need to be answered during this planning stage. The above questions are just an example of what you can expect.

One of the most common mistakes first-time authors often make is to write an eBook before they have performed the proper planning.

When you have an idea, you want to jump straight in writing. This initial excitement is understandable, however, before you get too far long into writing be sure to stop and take time to plan.

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