Internet audio expert, Michael Senoff advises on many of his business audio interviews that, although it is possible to make a living as an affiliate marketer, to really make money on the Internet you must have your own product. And, he says, there is no product in the world with all the advantages that information products, like e-books, have.
However, it has been estimated that 95% of the people who start books and e-books never come close to finishing them. I would bet it is even higher than that. If you add in the number that have a great idea for an e-book but never even start, I would bet it is close to 99.99%.
So why do people abandon their Ebooks?
That's easy. Writing is difficult. Don't let anybody tell you any different. Writing IS hard.
But it is not impossible.
The truth is, it's the size of the task that stops most of us. Facing 70 to 150+ pages of Ebook is enough to discourage all but the most dedicated.
So what do I do if I have a great Idea?
Here are 3 Good options to Writing a Full Ebook for You to Try.
1. Start a blog. Let's face it; if you design it right, a blog is nothing more than a frequently updated Ebook. Start with your first idea and work through to the end. By the time several weeks have past you will have your book. You can then choose to package it as an Ebook and offer it to your audience and others if you like.
One more advantages to this way take in Feedback as you are working (fix problems before you publish), the ability to make extra money (by putting ads and Ad sense on your blog if you like), and, perhaps best of all, the ability to see if your idea is viable before you spend several months of you life writing.
2. Write the Ebook as a series of small reports first. As I said, 70 - 150 blank pages to fill can discourage a person. But nearly anyone of us could sit down and write a 7 to 15-page report before we gave out. Think of each report as a chapter and build upon the last one and soon you will have your Ebook.
The advantages to this method are much the same as blogging (instant feedback, the ability to stop before committing to the whole book) but also include -- the ability to sell the material now (as a small report) and again later (as an Ebook) and the ability to build upon the material with other forms or teaching and products (such as teleseminars, webinars and coaching) while the subject is ongoing and fresh in the reader's mind.
3. Hire a ghost writer, Go online to Elance or one of the other like sites and hire someone to do the book for you. You would need to work closely with your writer to get your ideas onto the paper correctly, but a excellent writer can be worth his or her weight in gold.
The advantages to this method are obvious (you don't need to write) as are the disadvantages (you do need to pay someone to write.) I think this should method be used only as a last resort.
It's much better to start small and work toward an Ebook. You have the idea. Now just add the action.
With the vast amount of information floating around the internet regarding money making internet marketing tools, many potentially successful internet marketers are not exactly sure what they really need to succeed and exactly how much of what they need to succeed. Joining a program, setting up an internet marketing business, and displaying a website is a fabulous start, but it isn't quite everything that you need. You need an abundance of internet marketing tools no matter what the introductory video clip told you.
So now what? Where do you go from here? You want to be a successful internet marketer but following the steps and finding the "right" internet marketing tools is becoming more difficult as more internet marketing tools are being formulated. Start with the tried and true internet marketing tool known as an opt-in email list. Opt-in emails lists are exactly what they sound like, email lists that users can choose to be a part of. Successful internet marketing tools start with a solid foundation, and opt-in email lists most definitely have a solid foundation and have been proven to work well for years upon years. Don't delude yourself into thinking that just because you have anew internet marketing tool that you will be able to apply it with more success than the tried and true methods, like opt-in email lists.
Successful internet marketing as well as successful use of internet marketing tools, requires a high level of visibility and a method of communication to let people know that your website rocks and that they really should check it out and join in on the fun. Your opt-in email list becomes an effective internet marketing tool when you make sure that it is highly targeted at a specific audience that will find your email transmissions to be engaging and will help them to grasp the basics of your website.
One of the most effective elements of an opt-in email list, especially as an internet marketing tool, is that people are asking you to send them information, which means that you are not violating any of the current spam laws. In fact, opt-in email lists is one of the very few ways to be bring in potential marketers without spending tons of money and without devoting every waking moment to the concept of spreading the word about your awesome website.
When you begin the process of building your own opt-in email list, start with the basics and work your way up. In fact, the more intimately you get to know your opt-in email list and the more you develop it, the stronger and more effective internet marketing tool you will be able to build. And that creates successful internet marketing experiences and businesses.
Once you know your targeted audience, you second step is assessing the overall availability of your targeted audience on the internet. An internet based audience is the only method of using email transmissions to build interest and dedication to your website.
Ask yourself about the potential for using your targeted audience as an effective audience for building an income. That might mean market research, opt-in research, or other research that will bring to the forefront of your focus the power of opt-in email lists as an effective internet marketing tool. Don't make assumptions, follow the protocol.
Take some time out during your research stage to use forums to understand what your targeted audience needs, wants, and what is lacking and discover if you have the ability to bring a new or enhanced idea to the market by using an opt-in list.
As you build your opt-in list, remember that you are also trying to build credibility. Don't' come barreling out of the gates with off the wall thoughts and self absorbed statements. Remember that people spend money only when it is in their best interest to do so. Thus, if you are using an opt-in email list as an effective internet marketing tool, you need to come across as a professional individual with a professional business. Do not lie, but also present yourself with a certain amount of authority and knowledge when using your opt-in email list to build you business. If you build enough trust and credibility, many people on your opt-in email list will be willing to blindly follow you into business and work with you, all while feeling honored and like they are receiving a good deal.
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