E-Books Articles

Internet » Tools and Resources » E-Books | By Kathryn Lively @ Tuesday, 19th December 2006 @ 9:28 PM

It was quite a sight seven years ago, at the first and only Writer's Festival held at Franciscan University of Steubenville. As the moderator of an online writer's forum and a fledgling publisher of electronic books, I had been asked to speak on the future of eBook publication and distribution. While the concept of eBooks was still quite new at the time, my speech was blessedly short. Yet, I felt I offered an optimistic view of the industry, one that inspired the authors who came to he... more...

Internet » Tools and Resources » E-Books | By Omar Johnson @ Friday, 8th December 2006 @ 4:38 PM

Ebooks are simply one of the best online business ideas that exist today. You can create an ebook for next to nothing and sell it for almost 100% profit! Which is much better than the 10% - 25% profit offered by most traditional business and much better than the small percentages that authors are offered by traditional publishing houses? What's more, is that for the first time anyone who is dedicated enough to writing an ebook can get published without all the barriers of the traditional pu... more...

Internet » Tools and Resources » E-Books | By Jo Han Mok @ Monday, 4th December 2006 @ 10:36 AM

Public domain information is the body of knowledge (writing, art, music, inventions) to which no person or other legal entity can establish or maintain proprietary interests. In other words, no one can claim ownership! How does that benefit you? Product creation is one step in the information marketing process. Public domain information can provide a seemingly endless supply of ready-made products from which you can benefit financially. There are several requirements that ... more...

Internet » Tools and Resources » E-Books | By Joseph Gilharry @ Sunday, 3rd December 2006 @ 6:52 PM

Resale rights of private labels and software are latest in internet home businesses. This is because in order to make money online you need to have your own products. Not just any products but products that will have a huge profit margin, such as resale rights software. There are everyday people out there who are making a fortune selling resale rights products on the internet. If dont already own software, then these software products are perfect. The reason for this is because you can se... more...

Internet » Tools and Resources » E-Books | By christian louis @ Monday, 6th November 2006 @ 12:09 AM

It's not true that everything that has been said has already been written. Since that unfortunate axiom came into use, the whole universe has changed. Technology has at variance, ideas have changed, and the mindsets of entire nations have changed.The fact is that this is the perfect time to write an ebook. What the publishing industry needs are people who can tap into the world as it is today innovative thinkers who can make the leap into the new millennium and figure extrinsic how ... more...

Internet » Tools and Resources » E-Books | By christian louis @ Monday, 6th November 2006 @ 12:05 AM

Even if your best blocker owns a top publishing company, giving you an immediate in, this does not guarantee publishing success. First, you have to write a quality book that has a clear target audience. And your book must answer a common problem or need that audience shares. Then you have to develop a marketing plan, and stick to it for at least two oldness. publishing an ebook Let's begin not tell the process that should commence before you write your first word. Begin b... more...

Internet » Tools and Resources » E-Books | By Clive Jenkins @ Tuesday, 29th August 2006 @ 5:07 AM

Since the introduction of the internet into mainstream usage it has been used as a tool to help its users make money. By virtue its international reach, the net has connected millions of users across the world, opening up to the possibility of a truly global marketplace. So why are you still stuck behind the desk, working for the man when you can easily make money on the internet? The beauty of the internet is that it allows free trade with essentially low or no start up costs. All you... more...

Internet » Tools and Resources » E-Books | By Daegan Smith @ Saturday, 24th June 2006 @ 11:36 AM

In the last few years, information technology has developed at fast speed. It started the decade as a feasible tool for scholars and “military strategists.” It entered the 21st century as the sole and most multifaceted information entity since the creation of the human brain. It is for this reason that the Internet has been regarded as a place to learn, to work, and to play. It provided an alternative way to lots of things, making it the most viable alternative to just about everything. A... more...

Internet » Tools and Resources » E-Books | By John Savage @ Thursday, 8th June 2006 @ 6:54 PM

People, on average, detest the idea of giving a speech. If you have ever been forced to take a course in public speaking at the high school or college level you have probably witnessed what strong forms of speech anxiety can produce. Shakiness, stuttering, visible sweating, hyperventilation and even fainting are possible among those with a great deal of anxiety who are forced to get behind the podium. A series of studies confirms the fact that public speaking is feared more than death. ... more...

Internet » Tools and Resources » E-Books | By Nancy Stetson @ Friday, 28th April 2006 @ 5:13 PM

How to Write an Ebook The hardest part of writing is the first sentence. When you look at the whole project, it seems like an impossible task. That's why you have to break it down into manageable tasks. Think of climbing a mountain. You are standing at the foot of it and looking up at its summit vanishing into the clouds. How can you possibly scale such an immense and dangerous mountain? There is only one way to climb a mountain ? step by step. No... more...

Internet » Tools and Resources » E-Books | By Leva Duell @ Friday, 24th February 2006 @ 7:23 PM

Are you selling an ebook or giving one away for free? Submitting your ebook to ebook directories will generate steady sales and downloads. eBooks add value to a web site and many webmasters search ebook directories to find ebooks they want to offer to their web visitors. It's worth your time to list your ebook(s) in ebook directories. It can dramatically increase your web traffic and sales. Just do a Google search to find directories. Here are some steps you need to complete before ... more...

Internet » Tools and Resources » E-Books | By Leva Duell @ Saturday, 28th January 2006 @ 5:17 PM

Choosing the right images for your ebook is important to convey the message you want. Stock photography is an effective tool for your ebook covers. Here are some tips to help you find and choose stock photos. 1. Photography agencies have many selections. Stock photography is more cost effective than custom photography and will work for most ebook covers. 2. Be flexible. Don't expect to find the exact image you want. For example, if you provide information about home s... more...

Internet » Tools and Resources » E-Books | By Leva Duell @ Friday, 27th January 2006 @ 7:33 AM

There are three important considerations that must be satisfied when selecting a designer to create a cover for your ebook, software box, or CD cover: design skill, marketing experience and price. Obviously, design skill is an important consideration. Samples are the primary way to evaluate a designer’s skills. Look for evidence that the designer has the ability to create quality, professional-looking, effective cover images and knows how to work with fonts, colors and images. Are... more...

Internet » Tools and Resources » E-Books | By Leva Duell @ Wednesday, 25th January 2006 @ 6:35 AM

"A picture is worth a thousand words." That saying may be ages old but its message is just as vital today as when it was first uttered. Simply put, a single image can often communicate what might take you one thousand words (more or less) to say or write. You have already spent the time putting together an ebook or software package that you want to market on the Internet. You have chosen the right words for your title and any other text you might use on the book cover. Now... more...

Internet » Tools and Resources » E-Books | By Leva Duell @ Wednesday, 25th January 2006 @ 5:51 AM

Here's part II providing more marketing strategies to skyrocket your ebook sales. • Keep search engines in mind when designing your site. Include ALT tags in your images. Search engines can't read images. Alt tags tell them what the image is about. Use your main keyword in your ALT tags. • Design your Web site based on your Unique Selling Proposition (USP). Why should prospects buy from you instead of your competition? What sets you apart? What makes your products and ser... more...

Internet » Tools and Resources » E-Books | By Joseph Then @ Tuesday, 24th January 2006 @ 11:03 PM

Selling a product within a specific market niche can be a financially rewarding exercise. Niche marketing is on the rise, as savvy marketers recognize the lucrative opportunity presented by smaller, underserved markets. However, in order to successfully exploit its power, one must possess and understand the two keys to successful niche marketing. Finding the Right Niche With all the marketing hype online, it’s easy to convince yourself that any niche can be a massive financial wi... more...

Internet » Tools and Resources » E-Books | By Leva Duell @

Apply these marketing strategies to skyrocket your ebook sales. • Carefully select your images to best represent your ebook. Your ebook cover must visually represent your book and support your sales message. You can do that by selecting images that are related to your book's topic. • Choose the right words for your title and any text you are using on the book cover. Include your main benefit. • Keep the text short. An ebook image is small. The less text you use, the l... more...

Internet » Tools and Resources » E-Books | By Leva Duell @

Choosing the right fonts is an important decision you will have to make when designing a quality ebook cover. You will want to choose a font that is readable and appropriate for your audience. The following general information about fonts will help you to make the right choice: Size: An ebook cover image is usually a rather small image. Therefore, you have to be sure that the font you use will be readable on the small image. A lot of fonts just don't work well at very small ... more...

Internet » Tools and Resources » E-Books | By Leva Duell @

Images can instantly boost your ebook sales. They can change the look of your web pages instantly and make your web site look more professional. It's especially important to represent your ebook with an image. When used correctly, quality ebook covers can double and even triple your ebook sales. Here's why. An ebook cover image makes your ebook look "real." It supports your sales message. And it boosts your credibility. Here's some tips to make your book c... more...

Internet » Tools and Resources » E-Books | By Leva Duell @

Do you buy ugly books? Probably not. Book covers sell books. Ask any bookstore manager. Ask any successful Web site that sells books. "Don't judge a book by its cover." We've all heard this saying before but the truth is, we all do it anyway. First impressions greatly influence how we judge people. Impressions are no less important when it comes to the items we buy. For example, imagine that you are looking through a magazine. You come to a page that has two ne... more...