Do you teach in the so-called self-help niche? Are you in the business of helping people to help themselves?

Do you have a book yet? If not, I believe you need to get one as quickly as you can.

In this article I’m going to discuss four reasons that I believe mean that you absolutely must have a book of some sort. Either an eBook or a printed book will work. Of course there are alternatives to writing it yourself. They may not provide as effective a solution however, they are better than nothing. The important thing is to have a book.

1. Books will help to help to establish your credibility. We have been trained to believe that books are only written by experts. Only experts can put words to paper. Only experts can be published. The publishing industry — including newspapers and magazines — works hard to establish that myth in the publics’ mind. Therefore if you are published you must know your subject. At least in the mind of the public. By writing and publishing a book you automatically ride that myth. You automatically establish yourself as having expert knowledge. After all, a publisher has said so!

2. Books will help you to reach more people. After all, if you are a lone self-help guru without a book, you are going to have a simple problem. You can only speak in front of so many people. You can only provide one-on-one coaching to so many people. Books are easily distributed and easily read. They can provide you with the universal access that most personal media cannot.

3. Books will help you o make money. Whether you sell them from the back of the room or from the virtual shelves of Amazon, books can make you money with very little investment. And if you are able to interest a major publisher they can make you a large advance which may even subsidize your public speaking and coaching.

4. Books can be a stepping stone to higher priced products. Books can be quite inexpensive. In fact, so inexpensive that people are often willing to purchase them on a whim. If the book truly speaks to a need they have, they may be willing to purchase one of your more expensive products — seminars or coaching sessions for example. Even if they aren’t willing to buy your more expensive products now, they will tell you who is interested in your products in general. And who may be interested in your more expensive products in the future.

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Every time an internet marketer tries a new technique, they are, naturally, quite nervous. As with most things in life, the first experience is the most challenging and then the process becomes easier.

If you follow the 7 tips listed here, you will have a roadmap to successful ebook publishing.

Here is your roadmap to successful ebook publishing:

1) Ask your existing subscribers what they want or need to know about. It’s not worth your time and effort if no one reads your book. Start with targeting a subject that is sought after. Check out your competition in your subject area to target your writing to what is generating reader responsiveness.

2) Prepare an outline. Know exactly where you want to go with your subject. Divide the outline into manageable sections and work on one subtopic at a time.

3) Stick to your schedule or road map. Don’t fall behind. If you have decided to conquer one topic a day in 5 pages, do it. Even if you are tired. Delaying the process won’t get the job done and you will be in agony and pitch yourself into a ‘writer’s block fit.’ Avoid this problem at all costs.

4) When you have completed your daily task, work on your sales copy for the ebook, just a little bit each day. It will grow naturally as your sale page should directly reflect your actual text.

5) Use ebook compiler software or your PDF converters to protect your manuscript from copyright violations. Copycats are the bane of the publishing world. While they are a fact of life and cannot be entirely eliminated, you can make copycatting much more difficult if you take the steps to protect your work at the onset.

Save your work as an EXE or PDF file. More publishers prefer PDF because it works well on Windows, Linux and Mac platforms consistently.

If you are using the ebook as a giveaway, send a newsletter to your subscribers to get the word out. You can also imbed your free offer in your website as an inducement to opting in to learn more about your primary product or service.

6) Create a sexy cover. Make it something irresistible. Use catchy graphics but not to extreme.

7) You can also promote your ebook through banner ads or article marketing. Remember it takes about 5-7 contacts with a particular individual until they bite. Regular exposure gets this job done well.

If you follow this roadmap, you can write and publish an ebook that works the way you want it to.

An ebook is very worthwhile because it establishes your credibility as an expert on a given subject. In time, that helps you build your business.

Now that you know how to write an e-book, don’t delay. Follow these 8 easy steps to ebook publication. You are an author!

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Should you publish a e-book?

If you found your way to this article that has to be the question you’re pondering right now!

Publishing a ebook is by far the easiest way to get yourself published and that alone is a very good reason to consider doing so. Now, the real question here is whether or not it is worth the effort!

Will it give you the same satisfaction as you would get from being able to pick up a copy of your book at the bookstore?

Probably not!

Will you be able to make money from your ebook?

Most definitely!

Although you might not be writing your book to make money it has to, at least, be a nice bonus! You might be wondering if anybody would actually be willing to buy your ebook? The fact is e-books have become a multi-million dollar business so, there is definitely a market for your ebook.

Depending on your topic off course.

So, back to the original question. Should you publish a ebook?

It depends a lot on what you want to achieve. If your goal is to to get your book into bookstores all around the country publishing a ebook might seem counter productive. However, ebook publishing is a great way to start publishing your books.

Why not think of publishing ebooks as a step towards getting your books into the bookstores. This way you can easily build an audience that will be more than willing to purchase your book once it hits the bookstores.

Now if you have trouble actually writing the e-book I recommend that you take a good look at this e-book writing method.

It’s a method that allows you to create a report or e-book in anywhere between a couple of hours and 48 hours, depending on the size of the ebook.

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Now what? Once your book is written and published what on earth are you going to do to get it into the hands of readers? Book marketing is often the stumbling stone for self publishers; however it can actually be one of the most enjoyable aspects of writing and publishing a book, because this is when the money starts coming in. Here are Ten Tips for guaranteed book marketing success.

Tip #1 Build a website. Having a website makes selling your book something that can occur 24 hours a day whether you are busy at the task of marketing or out having fun with your friends and family. Additionally, a website gives you the opportunity to reach a broader demographic of readers, which in the end means more sales.

Tip #2 Write content, blogs, articles. The best way to drive sales is to get your name, and the title of your book, out into the world. An easy way to accomplish this is to write articles. Articles can be published in print mediums like magazines, print newsletters, and newspapers and they can be published online. Publishing your articles online is a fantastic way to not only increase your exposure but to also drive traffic to your website. We speak on the topic of article marketing on our blog. See Simple Title Secret To Attract More Readers To Your Articles and for more information on this strategy read ‘How To Self Publish A Book For Free’.

Tip #3 Send a newsletter. Newsletters are fantastic tools to market your book because they can be forwarded to friends and family, they can be archived and the content will help your search engine ranking, and they can be printed and accessed at any time. Newsletters do not have to be involved, a simple one article format emailed on a weekly or monthly basis is a great way to stay in front of your customers and prospects.

Tip #4 Send a press release. Press releases are a winning tool for exposure. They can be distributed online to a major press release distribution site or to the local media, or both, depending on your needs. For more information on the power of a press release read, How To Promote A Book Successfully.

Tip #5 Advertise. Yep, advertise. It may cost a little bit more than an email campaign but you will be reaching a whole different market and if your ad is targeted enough, your return on investment can be incredible. Advertising can be in e-zines or pay per click marketing. When investing in an ad campaign, start small and test often.

Tip #6 Online networking. Do you belong to any forums or chat rooms? Chances are there are a few forums dedicated to your topic, perhaps you are already a member or you are familiar with them. Take the time to network in these forums and chat rooms. These are your peers and your audience. Let them know what you have to offer. (Most forums do not let you blatantly advertise your product in your posts. A simple signature with a link to your website is generally the best approach.)

Tip #7 Offline networking. Just like online, offline networking can offer a host of book marketing opportunities. Always carry a copy of your book and your business card with you – you never know who you might meet. Also take the time to join a few relevant organizations. If you join your local small business association, they often have the need for speakers. You could host a workshop or speaking engagement on your niche topic, and sell a few books too!

Tip #8 Testimonials and reviews. Testimonials and reviews are your bread and butter. Having someone else rave about your book eats just about any other marketing effort you can come up with. One review from a notable television network, celebrity, or expert book reviewer can sell hundreds of books. For more information, read “3 Secrets To Getting Rave Reviews – Learn How To Get Reviews That Will Launch You To Bestseller Stardom”

Tip #9 Affiliates. Having someone else, or a team of people, sell your book is an excellent way to both take some of the workload off of you and to broaden your exposure. Affiliates are basically sales people who work to sell your book for a commission.

Tip #10 Public Speaking/events. Hosting a public speaking engagement gives you the opportunity to accomplish several things. You are able to send out a press release announcing the engagement. You are able to market your book to the people you are speaking to. If you charge for the event, you are able to make a bit of money. Lastly, you can record or take a video of the event and market it as a product to those who were unable to attend.

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