The Benefits of Writing an eBook

There are many writers, bloggers and website owners who opt for writing eBooks – or have them written. Some of these will be on sale for $0.99 and above but there are some available to download for free. The question that many have is how writers benefit from these electronic books, especially the free ones.

Link Back to Your Website

One of the best things about an eBook is the ability to add your full name and website in. Once people have finished reading your book, they can go to your website to find out more about you, other books that you have on offer or the type of products that you sell. When you offer a free eBook, people are more likely to download it.

However, you need to have quality information. Take the time to really think about the type of information people will look for in a book. If you write about internet marketing, think about the common questions that people have. If you write about photography, think about the best tips that you can share with your readers.

Become an Authority to Others

By writing about something you know a lot about and sharing it, you start to become an authority. This is beneficial for you in many ways. First of all, by becoming an authority online, search engines rank you highly because you offer trustworthy information and not spam. Second of all, you can gain publishing deals with print networks, be asked to do conferences or for interviews. You gain more money in the long term by writing a book that may take you a few months.

If you sell a product, you will quickly become an authority and it will help you sell more. Think about this for a minute – how many others have written about the product you offer. Unless you offer a generic product, there are high chances that hardly anyone has. It offers a quick way to reach out to the masses, quickly.

Offer Blog Posts or Articles on Topics in the eBook

If you have a vast amount of information in the eBook, you can take small snippets and write a blog post on them. This is an excellent way to create back links to your eBook and encourage people to buy it. You could also opt for article marketing. Both of these will help you become an authority on the subject and rank higher in search engines.

Create an Affiliate Option

Ever seen how people sign up to become an affiliate and then promote someone else’s product? People will be able to promote yours if you set up an affiliate section. You give away a set percentage of your eBook sales and then keep the rest of the money. The benefit is that others are promoting your eBook to their friends, family, Twitter followers, Facebook friends etc. and you gain more sales than you would doing it yourself; all for a small percentage of the sales. There are thousands of people making money with affiliate marketing so now is the chance to do it.

Create an Email List

Want to create an email list but have no idea where to start? Offering a free eBook is an excellent way. You offer your traffic something that is helpful and unique and just ask for their email address. The addresses are automatically added to your email list and you can continue to send out posts and market other materials afterwards. This is a great way to keep your customers up to date with everything that you are doing and any new eBooks or products that you have.

No Publishers to Deal With

It is possible to self-publish your eBook through websites such as Amazon and Smashwords. You could even offer your eBook through your own website in PDF format. The benefit is that you will not need to go through publishers or need to find an agent. You quickly get your words out there and start making money instantly.

It’s Free to Do!

You don’t need to spend a penny. All you need is a word processor and the ability to write well. If you really need to, you can hire a writer, which will not cost you a lot of money. Once you have your eBook, you sell it through your website or through other self-publishing platforms, which are free to sign up to. You instantly make a profit with your first sale!

So, what are you waiting for? Become an authority on the internet and start selling your eBooks today. Wondering where to get started? Why not look into Angela England’s 30 Days to Make and Sell a FabulouseBook. This will take you through the process step by step so all you need to do is write! Good luck!