30 Writing Tips For eBook Authors

Jimmy D. Brown’s

30 Writing
Tips for
eBook
Authors

How Anyone Can Become a Better Writer
By Following Time Tested Writing Strategies

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Jimmy D. Brown


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Writing Isn't Nearly As Hard As You Think...
If You Know A Few "Tricks of the Trade"
People write for a variety of reasons. Some because it’s a deep, heartfelt
passion and others because they enjoy the challenge. Still others write
because they want to make a name for themselves.
And then, there are folks that write...
...to make some money!
Like me. :o)
No matter what the reason, writing is a talent, whether blessed with natural
ability or developed through writing courses and workshops.
Looking back in history at some of the greatest writers known to man such
as Shakespeare or Edgar Allan Poe, or to the novice writer just starting to
put pen to paper, all writers experience the same things:
• Every writer struggles at one time or another with writer’s
block.
• Every writer longs to find what to write about in order to be
successful as an author.
• Every writer must learn to be organized and take action to
complete their assignment.
• Every writer needs to be motivated, inspired, and use unique
methods for developing new ideas.
• Every writer wants their creativity to be tapped into and
released for their readers to enjoy and learn from.
• Every writer has a goal of providing some kind of useful
information for others to benefit from.
And the list could go on.
There are a LOT of eBooks available that explain "how to write an information
product." (Heck, I’ve written one myself. :o)
But, there are few that cover WRITING TIPS that actually aid eBook authors
in WRITING THEIR MATERIALS and helping them through the common
struggles and needs that all writers experience.
That's why I wrote this report. And that's why you are here.
I want to provide writers, from all levels and writing styles, with some unique
and traditional methods to become the best writer possible.
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And you want to BECOME the best writer possible.
It's a journey we'll take together.
I'm about to share with you 30 Writing Tips for eBook Authors. Regardless of
what your goals are for writing an eBook, these ideas are guaranteed to
make the WRITING of your eBook easier and better.
Let's begin by looking at WHAT to write about...


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Section 01: Hot Topics To Write About
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Everybody wants to know WHAT to write about. What is it that people want
to read? What are the "hot topics" that you know will generate some interest
if you write about them.
Even though the Internet has changed the face of the world -- how we shop,
communicate, do business, research and just about everything else -- it
hasn't changed what we WANT. There are classic (and absolutely TIMELESS)
topics that are always going to be hot topics.
Here are five of them. If you want to know WHAT people want and WHAT
you should write about, then find something related to these topics...
1. Making Money. This one ain't ever gonna go away. You can just go ahead
and etch it in stone, it's here for the long haul. We all want to make money
(if for no other reason than to be charitable and give it away to someone
else) and some of us (I won't mention any names :o) are half-crazed for
information on how to make money.
If you can show people how to make money (in a legal, moral way, of
course) I can assure you, they will buy it. I guarantee it.
Internet marketing / doing business online eBooks are some of the hottest
information products available anywhere in the world. And for good reason.
People want to make more money.
So, show 'em how to do it.
2. Dating / Relationships. What a great topic for an eBook. There are dozens of
ideas you could use for this one that could each become best-sellers...
How to avoid divorce court.
How to make your marriage last forever.
How to be more romantic.
How to pick the perfect mate.
How to get people to notice you.
How to use online match making services.
How to be a great father / mother.
How to be a great husband / wife.
How to raise great kids.
I mean, we could go on and on and on here. Play the energizer bunny if we
want to. There are dozens of ideas for this topic and the information sells
like crazy. Why? Because if we have positive, enriching, growing
relationships, we are HAPPIER. And since we can't buy happiness in a
bottle...
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...we buy your eBook instead!
3. Hobbies and Crafts.
Hot selling items in any bookstore or online as e-books, are information
products about hobbies or crafts. People love making things themselves and
getting the self-gratification of a job well done. You could do some quick
research on the Internet to see what some of the most common hobbies and
crafts are and come up with some unique ideas.
Some might include woodworking, door wreaths, stained glass and any type
of do-it yourself information. Things like improving your golf game, a guide
to stamp collecting, antiques and so forth.
Recreation is a huge part of our lives. We all like to spend time enjoying a
hobby. And, we spend a lot of money supporting those hobbies as a society
(My wife is a major contributor :o)
Hobby related information products are most always a big hit and certainly
warrant consideration when choosing a topic to write about.
4. Online Shopping.
What tools are available? Where can you find price comparisons? Are there
free trials available? Demos? Where are the best deals? Are there any
meeting places for like-minded shoppers? Can I browse?
Shopping is becoming a larger and larger industry online (It already is HUGE)
as more and more people are buying online, and as people buy more and
more.
Some kind of resource directory for shoppers would be a great eBook, I
believe. How to find trustworthy merchants online. How to find the best
prices. How to get special deals and discounts. Etc. Etc.
Tips and resources and webpage links -- HOW TO SHOP ONLINE...great idea
for an eBook.
You could even get "nichey" and create an eBook on how to shop for "golf
accessories" or "fitness stuff" or "Christian materials."
Or, if you're really smart, you'll create an entire series of eBooks on how to
shop for just about anything. One eBook at a time, for dozens of different
categories.
5. Technology.
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I bought a digital video camcorder. I brought it home. I looked at the 300
page manual.
I had no idea how to use it.
If you had an eBook available summarizing in simple details how to use the
various features of the camcorder, I'd have paid you $100.00 for it!
And I'm sure I'm not the only one.
Technology is great -- but it can be a bit overwhelming. And, who the heck
has 3 days to read through a manual to figure out how to use the darn thing
you bought, even if it isn't overwhelming to you? I don't.
I'd rather pay someone to show me how.
And that's a market you should consider going after.
There are hundreds of software programs, video games, computers,
electronics, etc. that folks would love to be able to figure out how to use
QUICKLY AND EASILY. So, you write tutorials and show us how it's done.
And we pay you.
And we're all happy. :o)
Seriously, I think this is one of the biggest industries for information products
that is currently untapped. A sharp writer could make a fortune here.

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Section 02: Generating Ideas and Research
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So, you know what "topic" to write about, but how do you come up with
WHAT to write about that topic? You may have identified "making money" as
your topic, but what will you write about "making money"?
Will it be Internet related? Stocks and bonds? Direct mail? Home-based
business? Fundraising?
And when you narrow it down to the actual subject, what kind of information
will you share in the eBook?
That's what this section will hopefully help you to decide by exploring some
ways to generate ideas and to do some research.
6. Brainstorm To Get Other Folks' Ideas.
Whether you get family members, a group of friends, or other writers
together, brainstorming is a wonderful way to beat Writer’s Block. When you
are stuck, make brainstorming fun. You can sit and just start throwing ideas
out or make a game by putting ideas in a hat and then passing it around to
read or act out.
We call this a "mastermind" session.
And you'd be absolutely amazed at how productive it can be. Folks throw out
ideas that you never even thought of. They offer opinions that you weren't
even close to considering. Why? Because they think differently than you
do. And that can be a good thing.
Are you having trouble generating ideas for your eBook, or expanding upon
what you are already writing about? Get a group of folks together (or even
ONE person is a start) and ask questions. Explain what you are writing about
and ask for suggestions, ideas and opinions.
Voila -- with the wave of a magic wand, you've got more ideas and a fresh
perspective to write from.
I know. I know. When I say "research" you envision some guy up late at
night with fifteen books open, 5 empty Coca Cola cans (he needs the caffeine
to stay awake!) and an anxious look on his face.
Research scares the heck out of most folks. It sounds too much like doing a
term paper for a trigger happy high school English teacher with a red pen in
her hand!
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