Free Online Publishing: Tips to Help You Get By

Source by Rob Hillman

With the rise of online publishing, everyone can become a writer and publish their works for possible profit. Many writers have reached fame and fortune through free eBook publishing mediums such as Amazon Kindle. It takes skill and the right approach to make it big in this industry. Here are some tips that will help you make the most out of free online publishing.

1. Prioritize digital publishing – When you do online publishing, you can sell your books either in print or digital format. With more people using their electronic devices for reading, it is recommended that you center your approach towards digital publishing. It costs much less than having your books printed, and you’ll have a market that is still growing in popularity. Of course, you should seize it if given the chance to have your book printed, but going digital is the way to go.

2. Put an emphasis on quality – Frankly, most of the books published online do not possess great quality. It’s probably because everyone has the power to publish online, especially if they can do it in a medium that’s free such as Kindle. One of the best ways to stand out in a highly competitive industry is to create good quality work. Write books that your potential readers will enjoy and learn from. Polish your technical skills and thought process. Get this done and you just might make it big in this industry.

3. Create definite goals when writing a book – Some people write just for the sake of writing something. That is not how the business works. You need to have a definite goal in mind when writing your book. If you are planning to make money from your book, you have to put in the extra investment to make the book work. Do research about your topic of choice, write it as well as you can, and use promotional techniques where necessary.

4. Find a niche – Before you create a book, you must think of a niche. This defines your target market and streamlines your potential content. Before settling for a niche, consider first if there’s a strong market for such books. Once you determine that such books are worth pursuing, take note of what readers are looking for in such a niche. Create your content using your own style, but take note of what your potential readers want to see.

5. Create a nice title and cover – The title and cover are the first things potential buyers will see in your book. This is why you should put in the effort to make them as great as possible. Your title should be catchy enough to capture the attention of your readers. It should also be unique for good recall and easy searching. Your cover should also be attractive and entice readers to check out what’s inside. For best results, your book should be recognizable even in thumbnail size.

Those are just some tips on how you can be successful in free online publishing. There are many ways to achieve success in Kindle publishing, so feel free to explore.