Writing an eBook – A #ShoutersChat Recap

When you blog, the most important thing that you need to keep in mind is the content of your blog because that is what attracts your readers.

Have you ever thought of compiling all your ideas into a book? As a writer, writing an eBook will always be a dream.

You may write everything possible about a topic in your blog posts, but when you write the same thing with a little more content in a book, it takes it to an all new level. Your book is taken more seriously than your posts and it gives you more substance. A book is what transforms you from a blogger to an author.

Writing an eBook and publishing one gives you a sign that you may get more subscribers. It gives you more visibility and is also a very smart move from the monetization point of view. If you give your readers complete information on a topic in the form of a book, they would be happy to pay you in exchange for the information. These eBooks help you to transform your blog from a hobby to a real earner. It is going to give you real money.

With questions pertaining to the topic, we thought it would be apt to hold a discussion on “Writing an eBook” in this week’s #ShoutersChat.

In this week’s #ShoutersChat, we discussed how a person should decide the topic for an eBook and the strategy that one should follow while writing the content of the book. We also discussed the price point and the marketing strategies for the eBook.

Here is a recap of each question and the top answers by Shouters.

Q1. How should someone decide the topic for their eBook?

From the Shouter community:

A1) The eBook should be written on the niche which he or she is knowledgeable and can provide value to others who wants to learn the same things. Instead of providing them what you want, one should provide the things that they want. #ShoutersChat

— Bishnu Mahali (@itsBishnuMahali) March 31, 2018

A1. A topic that most users in your blog or niche asks/search for. A topic which solves a problem. ‘How to’, ‘A-Z Guide’. A topic on which you’ve written a lot about. #ShoutersChat

— Mohd Adnan (@shoutadnan) March 31, 2018

View more answers to Q1 here

Q2. What plan should one follow to write the content of their eBook?

From the Shouter community:

1)Must have a framework I feel .That helps me write quicker
2)Avoid editing while writing first draft
A2#Shouterschat

— DrAmrita BasuMisra👼 (@misra_amrita) March 31, 2018

A2. I think planning well is half done. Outlining and brainstorming the ideas about content that gives justice to Title & adds value to it. #ShoutersChat

— Mohd Adnan (@shoutadnan) March 31, 2018

View more answers to Q2 here

Q3 How should someone decide the price of their ebook?

From the Shouter community:

A3. That needs a lot of research right? There are n number of factors to keep in mind. Maybe we can look at prices of similar books on amazon, or if we trust that our content is exceptionally good,l we can price it a bit high.
We can always take opinion of others. #ShoutersChat

— Mohd Adnan (@shoutadnan) March 31, 2018

A.3 Everyone wants to earn money, even I too.
We should decide the price of the ebook that should affordable for all.
if i will have to decide then i will must take care of the beginners bcoz they have tight budget. ebook should be affordable for them. #ShoutersChat

— Ravi Dixit (@Staymeonline) March 31, 2018

View more answers to Q3 here

Q4 How should someone market their eBook?

From the Shouter community:

A4) I would promote it with my blog on the homepage and with a blog post related to the book. I will also send a personalized email asking about it and letting them know what value they will get from the eBook. #ShoutersChat

— Bishnu Mahali (@itsBishnuMahali) March 31, 2018

A4

As I mentioned earlier

1.
Your launch group should be with you on this one, that is why they are there for you.

2.
When promoting the eBook do it fairness and then add additional bonus to it. It could be one of your previous eBook or a valuable.#ShoutersChat

— Yusuf Bitrus (@BitrusPreneur) March 31, 2018

View more answers to Q4 here

Q5. On what topic are you planning to write your ebook?

From the Shouter community:

A5) I am currently writing about web hosting and starting a website. In future I will also write about marketing & SEO. My next ebook will be about freelancing. #ShoutersChat

— Bishnu Mahali (@itsBishnuMahali) March 31, 2018

A.5 I am planning to write an extraordinary ebook which will give a lot to the customers who will purchase that. I am planning to write an eBook on SEO from start to the end.
All can read that beginners as well as experts.#ShoutersChat

— Ravi Dixit (@Staymeonline) March 31, 2018

View more answers to Q5 here