Saturday, November 24, 2012

How To Make An Ebook


With technology moving almost as fast as the speed of light, the ways in which we used to get our information is shifting and changing. Because we are spending an increasing amount of time on the internet, we get most of our news and information electronically, whether it's through emails, articles, websites; This is what makes the e-book so interesting and effective. E-books are essentially electronic books. They are the new, updated way to read content that isn't printed on paper and bound at the spine. Listed below are the key aspects of how to make a e-book.

Break everything down into smaller tasks.

When authors set down to write a book of any kind, they as a rule don't just sit down and start writing. How ever if they do, they don't get very far before having to stop and map out exactly what they want to say, how they want to say it and how it will come across. This is especially vital for books that are informational or product driven. Constructing an outline of specific topics that need to be covered is a great way to prevent yourself from becoming overwhelmed by too much information or the size of the e-book.

Figure out your Ebook's title.

Don't accept the first thing that comes to mind and deem it as your title. It's best to take a period of 20-30 minutes and just brainstorm on different titles. Write them all down, pick the one you like best and revisit the process of brainstorming for more title ideas at a later date. Don't feel like you have to be stuck with a particular title. You are free to change your mind.

Figure out your thesis.

If you went to high school, then you know what a thesis statement is. It is a sentence or two that makes your main objective or point that you will be addressing throughout the text. It is important to have a thesis because it anchors and structures the rest of the text. This is so that everything ultimately makes sense, is linked to a single idea and flows accordingly.

Make sure you know who your target audience is.

This is one of the most important steps on how to make a e-book. Knowing exactly the type of person you are writing to and keeping them in mind while you write is crucial for the effectiveness and the success of your e-book. Whatever subject matter you choose to write about will undoubtedly be geared towards a specific audience. Make sure that you write consciously to them throughout the entirety of the e-book.

These are just some of the things to consider on how to make a e-book. Keep in mind that there are many other things to think about. Things like formatting, fonts, colors, and images. These are all aspects that, if used properly, can really enhance and illustrate certain points you are trying to highlight. Never forget the importance of being clear and concise when you make an e-book.




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