First and foremost, write about a topic that you enjoy. That way, the normally tedious process of sitting at your computer, typing away for hours doesn't seem so much like work. That is not to say that it is fun, but at least it is tolerable.



Write in a style as though you are talking to a close friend. If you are constantly using the dictionary to find the perfect word for this and the perfect word for that, you'll never finish. Just write it like you would say it.

Start out by creating a detailed outline. This provides you with a road map. At all times you will know where you are in the ebook and where you are going. This also prevents you from rambling. As you can see by the order of the steps in this article, I work without an outline and I tend to ramble sometimes, too.

Set up a schedule for your self and stick to it. When I was writing a novel, I had a goal to write 500 to 1000 words per night, every night. Some nights it took me 30 minutes; some nights it took 4 hours. That type of schedule works well for me. If you are new to writing, you might be better off working a set amount of time. Perhaps an hour or two each night or whatever your schedule allows. The point is, set up a schedule that works for you and stick to it.

Never rush it. If it takes you 3 months to finish your first ebook, so be it. The Internet will still be there waiting regardless of whether it takes you 3 days or 3 years. No one is standing over you with a whip. None of your customers will judge your work based on how quickly you got it done. Focus on creating a high quality product, if it takes a little longer, that's okay.