Over the past few years e-book sales have exploded. E-readers are improving and more companies are offering self publishing. Regardless, we all grew up knowing that not just anyone can write a book. Wrong. Everybody knows something, and there's at least one person out there who wants to know what you know.
Now the big question: Why? Well really, why not? It's easy, costs little to nothing, and makes money. Best of all anybody can do it. You can self publish your e-book for free through Amazon or Smashwords (and I'm sure there are others), add a price tag, and then only put in as much work as you feel like.
Once the work is over, your E-book is not only proof of your knowledge but passive income! You'll earn every time someone purchases your book for as long as it's available.
Common Misconceptions About Writing an E-book
It will cost me a fortune.
No, not really. If you invest time and work it won't cost a dime. However that would nan doing everything yourself, including designing the cover, marketing, editing, etc. Fear not if you don't have all the necessary skills. Ever hear of Fiverr? Super cheap, quality work. Fiverr has many gigs for your e-book such as: Cover Design, Writing, Editing, Book Reviews, and Marketing.
I'm not experienced enough.
In what exactly? Writing? You have to get experience somehow. Hire an editor our a ghost writer to help you if you feel truly unconfident.
If you are inexperienced in the field you are writing first you need to determine if your knowledge is limited or if you're just nervous about writing it down. If you are writing a (non fiction) book and don't know what you're talking about, stop now and pick a new topic. Your focus is not in the right place and you will likely embarrass yourself.
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