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Jan
31st

Viral Marketing With an Ebook - Part 2

By Mert Erkal in Blog

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In part 2 i would like to go into detail about how to compile your e-book. Let’s go step by step:

What to Write About?

You are the only person who can answer this question. My answer is; write on something you feel comfortable about. Like switching from blogger platform to WordPress or making money online based on your past experiences.

The problem with ebooks is that there are already a lot of ebooks in the market. If you replicate what has already been said, you have no chance at all to stand out from the crowd. I suggest you to be original. Present your ideas in creative ways that have never been used before.

There are key elements you should summarize before starting the whole process:

  • Be original, use your own content, do not copy or steal from other books
  • You better demonstrate proof, give your readers examples they can learn from, do not write something you have never tested before, do not cheat people
  • The quality of your book’s presentation is very critical for ultimate success.

Above all, you need to focus on how your ebook can add value to other people. Find a good answer to this question and do your best to realize it.

How Can You Make an Ebook?

PDF is the best format for an ebook. The most common way of compiling an ebook is to write it in Microsoft Word and then convert it to PDF by using some free software.

I tried this while i have been trying to compile Bloghology. No way! It is not so easy if you are not a Word Processing genius.

How did I Compile Bloghology then?

I found that Open Office has recently become a standard for compilation of ebooks in the blogosphere. Frankly speaking, it is much more easy to compile your ebook with Open Office Writer. If you are familiar with Microsoft Word, it will take 5-10 minutes to start using Open Office Writer.

The good thing is it is completely free. You don’t need to pay for using Open Office package.

Another good thing about compiling an ebook with Open Office Writer is that you can find an ebook template serving your own needs for free. This is an incredible time-saver. You will understand better when you start writing your own ebook.

How To Download Open Office?

Follow this link first, and select your operating system: Download Open Office

Where to Find ebook templates for Open Office?

You are so lucky, i already found quite a few good ebook templates and tutorials for you. Please follow the links below to get them:

Open Office Templates and Tutorials

Open Office Ready Made Templates

Don’t worry, in Part 3 we will go into detail about using Open Office Writer and ebook templates. By the way, have you found what to write about?

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ArahMan7 January 31st, 2008

Hi Mert,

Thank you for sharing. I’m still a newbie when it come to about writing an ebook. Hope I shall write my own ebook soon.

Greetings and lots of love from Malaysia.

Stephan Miller January 31st, 2008

Open Office is great. I convinced everyone at my day job to switch from Microsoft.
I think I am eventually going to write about productivity and time management when you run an online business. I have found good posts but have not yet found an ebook that covers all the ins and outs when it comes to affiliate marketing when you have very little time to do it.

Erica DeWolf January 31st, 2008

Oh yay, I didn’t know Part 2 was already posted! Thanks!

Never the Same River Twice January 31st, 2008

Thanks for sharing the templates. I’m an Open Office newbie and this will make a lot of things much easier to create!

Susan January 31st, 2008

I don’t know if I’ll write an ebook very soon but an happy to be learning how. I plan to download Open Office and learn how to use it. My dad always wanted me to write a book about his life. Maybe I will one of these days. :)

Freeebooksdownload February 1st, 2008

Great post thanks dude :)

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berry February 3rd, 2008

Hi Mert thank you

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