Writing an eBook
There are many advantages and financial opportunities associated with producing and releasing an eBook.
This is a thorough guide:
1. One advantage of writing an eBook is that you can earn royalties for years after you put in the initial work.
2. Create Authority: Present yourself as a subject-matter authority.
3. Low Overhead: Compared to print, production and distribution expenses are minimal.
4. Global Reach: Reach readers around the world at all times.
5. Creative Control: Total command over pricing, design, and content.
6. Lead Generation: Create your email list by offering a free opt-in.
7. Speed to Market: Publish within weeks as opposed to months or years for traditional
publishing.
How to Compose an eBook
1. Select a Lucrative Subject:
2. Describe Your Content:
Chapters should be logically organized (problem? solution? Steps to Take.
Depending on complexity, aim for 5,000–25,000 words (non-fiction).
3. Write Effectively: Establish daily word count targets, such as 500–1,000 words.
Repurpose pre-existing content, such as blog entries, seminars, and social media posts.
For less than $500, you can hire a professional editor on
Fiverr or
Upwork.
5. Professional Design:
Cover: Spend between $50 and $200 on a designer or use
Canva.
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Where to Publish:
Amazon KDP: Largest
audience, Kindle Unlimited program, Royalties 35-70%
Apple Books: High-income user base, integrates with iOS, Royalties 70%
Kobo Writing Life: Strong in Canada/Europe, partners with libraries, Royalties 70%
Google Play Books: Android ecosystem, easy upload process, Royalties 70%
Draft2Digital: Distributes to 10+ stores (Barnes & Noble,
OverDrive), no upfront fees, royalties 60-80% (after
retailer cut).
Strategy:
1. Direct Sales: How to Make Money Competitive pricing ($2.99–$9.99 for the majority of genres). Use
BookBub or your email list to run temporary discounts.
2. Kindle Unlimited (KU): Get paid up to $0.005 per page for each page you read. A 700-page book costs $3.50.
3. Upselling At checkout, provide premium content (audiobooks, worksheets).
Combine with coaching services or online courses.
4. Lead Generation: Provide a complimentary eBook to those who subscribe to your email list. Make money with email marketing.
5. Licensing and Rights: Sell the rights to audiobooks or translations on
ACX.
6. Affiliate Marketing: Use affiliate tags to include links to pertinent products (such as tools you suggest). Expert
Advice for Achievement
Pre-Launch: Create excitement with a launch team by providing advance access copies.
Reviews: To increase visibility, try to get 20+ reviews in the first month.
Potential for a Series: Book 1 will be permanently free to increase sales of sequels.
Update Every Year:
To keep sales momentum going, keep your content up to date.
Startup Cost (cover design + editing):
as little as $100. Timeline: 4–12 weeks for a high-quality eBook.
Earning Potential:
The top 1% of authors make six to seven figures annually; a reasonable starting point is $500 to $5,000 per month in a year with steady promotion. Five years ago was the ideal time to write an eBook. Today is the second-best time.
