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Don’t write a book that’s a regurgitation of someone else’s work. Be the authority that provides lasting value to the reader.
My suggestion is to aim for that sweet spot of 10,000 to 15,000 words. This is more than enough content for the $.99 to $4.99 price range that’s standard with the eBook platform.
The important thing is to find a place that’s free from disruptions. You’re going to write in tightly focused periods of time. So it’s important to eliminate anything that distracts you.
So you should: ** Turn off your phone or set it to silent mode ** Disable the wireless capacity on your computer ** Avoid going on the Internet, especially sites like Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest ** Ask family members to not interrupt you
What I suggest is you play a certain type of music whenever you write. This is similar to the anchoring technique used in Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP).
With anchoring, you associate a neutral object with a positive emotion. Then you’ll experience that sensation whenever you see that object.
Play music you love while working and you’ll learn to associate writing with a pleasurable activity. The important thing is to find the music...
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Music can have an amazing impact on your productivity – especially when you’re not in the mood to write. Just put on your favorite tunes and you’ll suddenly feel energized.
The Pomodoro Technique is a time management system developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late ‘80s. It breaks down work periods into 25-minute intervals (called Pomodoros) with a five-minute break between each.
Set a timer to 25 minutes
Personally I like to do something physical for a few minutes. Like running in place, jumping jacks, or stretching. The important thing is to get out of your chair and move around.
you always hear and see a ticking clock that pushes you to work hard.
All you have to do is write intensely for 25 minutes and then take a break. Rinse and repeat until you have a completed eBook!
recommend you check out these places: ** Clickbank.com ** CB-Analytics.com ** EzineArticles.com ** AllTop.com ** Answers.Yahoo.com What you’ll find here is a collection of articles, products, and questions related to your market. Just enter your primary phrase in their search tool and you’ll discover a wealth of content that can seed your next book idea.
Go to Google and type these two phrases: **- “niche topic” + forum **- “niche topic” + blog
My advice is to ONLY target a niche where the top books have under a 20,000 best-seller ranking. This is an average of five book sales per days.
A hook is the desired outcome the reader receives when he or she applies what you teach. Done correctly, the hook is an elevator pitch that explains your core concept in a punchy sentence.
You can create one by asking three questions: 1-What is their goal? (Determine the specific outcome they want. Even better – figure out when they want to do it.) 2-What obstacles do they regularly encounter? (Define what’s currently holding them back from achieving this goal.) 3-What are their fears? (Identify the self-limiting beliefs that prevent them from overcoming these obstacles. What keeps them up at night?)
So there are only a few things you’ll need to research: ** Check the facts on any claim or statistic that you mention ** Locate websites that supply additional information beyond what you cover ** Read articles for further clarification about a specific concept ** Find examples and scenarios to explain a core topic ** Repurpose YOUR content that’s related to the idea (Just make sure to rewrite this information) ** Examine the Table of Contents of related books to see if you forgot an important concept
Your goal is to come up with six to nine chapters for your eBook. This amount is a good number for a decent-sized digital book. The important thing is to make sure you’re covering every important topic.
So all you have to do is flip through each chapter/sub-chapter and elaborate on what’s written.
My rough draft is simply a dialogue that I have (in my head) with the customer avatar.
** Point out the core problem.
Demonstrate your authority. Tell the reader who you are and why you’re uniquely qualified to solve that problem. If possible, show screenshots, provide website links, or include photographs to demonstrate your authority.
** Establish a basic philosophy.
Often, your content will fly in the face of what they’ve been previously taught. That’s why it’s important to dedicate a chapter to the mindset on a particular topic.
** Emphasize a step-by-step process. People buy nonfiction books to learn a process.
Each chapter should emphasize an important part of the process. Then your sub-chapters will elaborate on this point and provide specific actions the reader should take.
Use short paragraphs and sentences. Break apart each section, using headers and bullet points. And always use simple words to describe each concept.
Provide real-world examples when you explain something.
** Use scenarios. You don’t always have to provide a real-world example. Sometimes the best way to describe a strategy is to give an imaginary scenario.
Include an action-item checklist. Even the best nonfiction titles leave the reader wondering what to do first. That’s why you should end each book with a step-by-step checklist.
you’re taking the content and putting it into a brief, step-by-step blueprint.
I’ll typically spend about $120 on my eCovers.
(I) Use a Vector Graphic
on iStockPhoto.com.
Expect to pay between $15-$20 for a vector graphic.
Often they’ll reduce the size of an eCover to 90 pixels wide and show them on the ‘Customers Also Bought…” tab of related books.
The trick to an awesome Amazon eCover is to make sure the text is visible when it’s shrunk to this size!
When replying, please include the words "pink water buffalo." That way I know you've read this entire description and understand what's required for this project.
My two favorites are Fiverr.com and Elance.com.
What I like to do is shrink it down to the 90 pixel width and see how it looks.
Simply state what you like about the image and what needs to be fixed.
Usually it takes 7+ days to complete a second draft. So be prepared to put in some hard work on this version.
Add examples. One way to add value to content is to provide specific examples. Look at each section to see if there’s something else you can include. Sometimes adding an example makes a section really stand out!
*6. Move around content. Sometimes you’ll have a piece of information that fits better in a different section. So check the draft for overall flow.
Look at each section and see if it’s an important part of the process. If it isn’t, then get rid of it!
So to learn how to add a title page (and a few other things I’ll discuss), check out Building Your Book for Kindle by Amazon:
The idea here is to give readers a simple web address that automatically directs them to your Amazon author page.
Here’s how to set it up using Name.com (my
