Have you ever wanted to write an ebook, but keep putting it off due to a number of excuses?
You are definitely not alone. Many others have been in the exact same predicament, but never let their ambitions materialize due to fears or other factors that keep holding them back. Sound familiar?
First off, let’s look at some of the reasons you might be keeping that ebook idea locked away at the moment.
Excuses you are using to put off writing an ebook.
- The topic has already been written about.
With literally millions of other publications out there, there is a high possibility that your chosen topic has already been covered.
- There is too much competition out there.
Your book will never be seen within the mountain of other publications available online.
- I have no money to invest in marketing.
You need money to make money.
If you have ever had any of these concerns, stop worrying. There are ways to overcome all of these obstacles and come out with a best seller in the end. The best part is that none of the tips given in this article are going to cost you a cent.
4 Tips that will put you on the path to best seller success
There is so much information out there on writing and publishing a successful ebook that it can easily become overwhelming. That is why we have narrowed it down to only 4 key tips.
It’s important to remember that not every book you put out might be a best seller however, if you follow the tips provided in this article your chances of success will increase substantially.
- Content is key
We are not talking about original content that nobody has seen before. Of course that is a great advantage, but with millions of ebooks available there is a possibility that your topic has already been covered by someone else.
The trick is to put out the best content you possibly can. This can easily be done by following the below guidelines to make your content stand out from the rest.
- Readability is everything
You need to make sure that your content is easy to read. Try to avoid using unfamiliar words and write in such a way that it is easy and simple to understand what you are trying to say.
- Content must be in a logical order
Each chapter needs to complement the other and ultimately serve as a higher purpose for the complete book. Follow a sequence like a step by step guide or a sequence of topics that relate to one another.
- Make it relatable and believable
Use real word examples, tell a personal story or use data to prove what you are saying. This will make your content more authentic.
- Create a striking cover
A book cover can be one of the reasons your ebook fails or succeeds. Have you heard of the saying: “People eat with their eyes”? Basically it means that many people will create a first impression based on what they see.
Create a cover that is striking and visually appealing. Look at all the best sellers currently on the market and what their covers look like.
Luckily there are great free applications such as Canva or Adobe Spark Post that are user friendly and can help you create a professional cover.
If you have a good quality camera, you can take a background image yourself or use free stock photos from sites like Shutterstock or Unsplash to create that notable cover.
Make sure your title stands out and is easily viewable in thumbnail size. Design several covers and then choose the best one.
- A title that captivates
Your title will have less than a second to capture the reader’s attention so make it something that will entice them to want to read further.
It’s up to you if you want to add a subtitle, but it can help build up the hype to your content.
After reading your subtitle you want the reader to be so enticed that they feel compelled to purchase your ebook to find out more.
- Write a book description like a pro
When potential buyers click on your description to read more you want to make sure that they know right away what benefit your book can offer them.
Don’t hold back, but also don’t make the description long winded. Get to the point quickly.
Offer great solutions that will encourage the reader to click that buy button immediately.
What else must I know?
The great thing about an ebook is that you can test the waters.
You might not hit a home run at first, but you can always make some tweaks to your title, cover or description that could make a big difference in the success of your book.
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