How to write an eBook

By Jacqui-Hogan1 Comment
Who’s got a book they’d like to write, has an idea for a book or has even written some of it down? At every networking event I go to, I meet at least 2 or 3 people who have. So what’s stopping you? For some it’s uncertainty of what’s involved, for others it’s lack of time and for some it’s because they aren’t sure what to say. Here are some tips from my own experience of writing four books, with 2 more in the pipeline. An eBook is easier than a paper book no complicated layout needed, no page numbers etc. royalties are much better (up to 70% with Amazon!) Amazon in particular, will allow you to upload a plain old ordinary Word document An eBook doesn’t have to be very long My most successful book was only 16 pages! The most successful ebooks are quite short Start with Amazon Kindle Amazon makes it easy You can make a paper book later using their create space app Amazon will show what your book looks...
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Can you write your way to riches?

By Nigel Temple2 Comments
Do you love to write or would you rather pay a visit to the dentist? You probably didn't launch your business because of your love of writing, did you? Can you write your way to riches? Writing is a central part of marketing. With the arrival of websites, e-newsletters, blogs, online PR and social networking, the requirement to write regularly (and well) has never been stronger. Is it all worth it, I hear you ask. Well, for a start, writing makes you think. If you write about your products / services, your customers and your business, new ideas will come to you. These ideas may be real money spinners. Capture them in lists and start to write business / marketing plans for the best ideas. Write early in the morning, before you open your emails, use the phone or go into your first meeting. Alternatively, the evening may suit you better - it really doesn't matter as long as you write something every day. With...
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