Ok, you've written many articles on different topics for various online directories, and you're finally ready to move on to your first e-book. But something holds you back. What could be the reason? Well, writing your first e-book sure seems like a daunting task...



But that's exactly what we thought before taking an exam, back during our childhood days, right? And at the end of the day, it didn't seem so hard after all. Why? Simply because we broke it down into manageable chunks!

You need to apply the same principle here too. Now, not all debut e-books are a smash hit, so don't feel disappointed if yours isn't. At least you could proudly say "I finally did it!"

Alright then, let's get to the ?meat and potatoes? of this article, shall we?

Select Your Core Subject

Even though there are many topics you can write about, it's always best to begin with one that you're comfortable with. Reason? Well, the more you're familiar with your subject, the easier it will be to write about it!

Go Ahead And Pick Your Title

Alright, what you've got to do next is jot down a list of compelling, attention-grabbing headlines. This is an important area you need to focus on, as your headline is what potential readers will be seeing first.

Here are a couple of model headlines you could use for your e-book:

? "Who Else Wants To Learn The Secrets Of Staying Healthy?"

? "They Laughed When I Said I Was Going To Write An Ebook...But When It Was Finally Published..."

So you see, your headlines need to be catchy and capture your reader's attention. Doing this means it'll help sell your e-book fast, and instant recognition for you!

Choose Your Audience

Always decide who your target audience is going to be. Then write your e-book keeping your audience in mind.

Let The Words Start Flowing!

Now that you've got the basic foundation right, you can finally begin writing your all-important debut e-book. By the way, a standard application such as Microsoft Word is ideal for all of your documents. Carefully pick the appropriate format and layout of your introduction, headlines and chapters. Depending on the subject of your e-book, you can also insert images, anecdotes, testimonials, tables, etc.

Since an e-book is usually read from a screen, it's a good idea to break up the text more often than in a printed book. You may also want to use a good clear font, such as Verdana or Tahoma, because these types are considered to be easier on the eye.

It's Time To Decide On The Format Of Your Ebook!

This one's totally your call! You can either create an executable (.exe) file or a Portable Document Format (.pdf) file. All the same, here are some useful pointers to consider, before settling for a particular format.

? EXE files are only readable on a PC

? EXE files often offer many extra features that aren't available with PDFs

? PDF files are created using Adobe Acrobat

? PDF files are unlikely to become infected

That's It! All you've got to do is simple create your e-book!

You are now an e-book author - Congratulations!