eBook Publishing - Preparing to Write an eBook

You will find the following presented as a “Worksheet” in our download library so that you can complete the questions.

To successfully write and publish your eBook you must plan! Below are 19 pre-publication questions that you will need to answer. As a first time author, you will be unaware of what you need to research. This list will help you.

Pre-publication Questions:

1. What will be the title of your eBook and will it have a subtitle?

2. Will you be the only author or will there be other co-authors?

3. Will you publish a print version of your eBook?

4. How many pages will your eBook be?

5. Will your eBook contain graphics, images or pictures?

6. What file formats will your eBook be available in; ePub, PDF

7. Will your eBook be sold or will your eBook be used as a promotional tool?

8. If as a promotional tool, will you allow others to give away your free promotional eBook?

9. What major benefit does your eBook provide your target audience?

10. Will you offer your prospects a guarantee?

11. Who will write testimonials for your eBook?

12. Will you include a bibliography about yourself in the eBook?

13. What personal information will you include about yourself in the eBook?

14. What colours and graphic(s) will be included on the eBook cover?

15. Will you provide sample chapters to viewers?

16. Do you plan to convert your eBook into other information products like?

17. If yes, which products? 

18. What type of payments will you accept for the eBook?

19. Will you be selling the reprint rights to your eBook?

 It is vital that you do not neglect this very important component of planning and preparing to write your eBook. Before you start writing be sure to gain information on all key areas so that you will your eBook a greater chance of becoming a top-selling eBook.