Write An Ebook - Stop Making Excuses!
I keep seeing threads about how hard it is to make money online and "Help me!" and "nothing works" and so on. It's distressing. Look, I remember being new to all of this too. The difference is, back in those days we didn't have a Warrior Forum to give us any guidance. You're LUCKY these days! But you gotta use this stuff or it's just a waste of your time.
To that end, here's another idea to get in the game and start making some $$$...
One of the easiest things to create is an ebook. Making ebooks used to be kinda hard, but it's super easy nowadays. If you don't already have it, you should download the free suite of programs from Open Office: http://www.openoffice.org
One of those programs is one called Writer. Just write out the content of the ebook in that program. You can even add images to spice things up (recommended). Then, when you've edited it and are sure you're ready to publish it, there's a button that will turn it into a PDF file in one click! Very nice and easy!
Once you've got it in PDF format, you just need a website to promote the ebook and a way to take orders. You probably already have a Paypal account, so you're halfway home. The only other thing you need is a way to deliver the ebook to your customers after they pay you. That's easy and cheap too! I use E-Junkie: http://www.e-junkie.com
It only costs $5/month and it will sync up very easily with your Paypal account. So customers order, pay you instantly through Paypal, and get instant access from e-junkie once the payment has gone through. Totally hands off for you (after you set it up).
If any of it sounds complicated, trust me - it's not at all. Just take it step by step and don't overthink it.
OK, that's the mechanics of creating and selling. But it's the content part that matters most. You need to devote yourself to researching a popular topic for your ebook. That starts with finding out what people are looking for (information-wise). Learn how to find good niches and keywords if you don't already know how. This is not that hard, so don't let your eyes glaze over. Look in this forum for lots of good info.
Then use the web to research your chosen topic thoroughly. That's the key. Don't just dash off a blah blah blah ebook or you'll ruin your chances before you've really gotten off the ground. Make a big impression with your first one and you'll build a following of loyal repeat buyers. Your 2nd ebook (and all the ones after that) will become easier to both write and sell if you do it well the first time and get some customers who want your next one every time. It builds up and grows over time.
If you really commit yourself to doing this, you will look back in a year and I guarantee your situation will be radically better. But you have to get off your butt and do the work!
John
To that end, here's another idea to get in the game and start making some $$$...
One of the easiest things to create is an ebook. Making ebooks used to be kinda hard, but it's super easy nowadays. If you don't already have it, you should download the free suite of programs from Open Office: http://www.openoffice.org
One of those programs is one called Writer. Just write out the content of the ebook in that program. You can even add images to spice things up (recommended). Then, when you've edited it and are sure you're ready to publish it, there's a button that will turn it into a PDF file in one click! Very nice and easy!
Once you've got it in PDF format, you just need a website to promote the ebook and a way to take orders. You probably already have a Paypal account, so you're halfway home. The only other thing you need is a way to deliver the ebook to your customers after they pay you. That's easy and cheap too! I use E-Junkie: http://www.e-junkie.com
It only costs $5/month and it will sync up very easily with your Paypal account. So customers order, pay you instantly through Paypal, and get instant access from e-junkie once the payment has gone through. Totally hands off for you (after you set it up).
If any of it sounds complicated, trust me - it's not at all. Just take it step by step and don't overthink it.
OK, that's the mechanics of creating and selling. But it's the content part that matters most. You need to devote yourself to researching a popular topic for your ebook. That starts with finding out what people are looking for (information-wise). Learn how to find good niches and keywords if you don't already know how. This is not that hard, so don't let your eyes glaze over. Look in this forum for lots of good info.
Then use the web to research your chosen topic thoroughly. That's the key. Don't just dash off a blah blah blah ebook or you'll ruin your chances before you've really gotten off the ground. Make a big impression with your first one and you'll build a following of loyal repeat buyers. Your 2nd ebook (and all the ones after that) will become easier to both write and sell if you do it well the first time and get some customers who want your next one every time. It builds up and grows over time.
If you really commit yourself to doing this, you will look back in a year and I guarantee your situation will be radically better. But you have to get off your butt and do the work!
John
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