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30 Truisms About eBook Authoring

January 5th, 2010

The decision to author an eBook is a life-changing decision. The “fallout” from publishing an eBook will change forever the way you see yourself and the way others see you.

Why? That’s difficult to say. But the following list of 30 Truisms gleaned from the experiences of successful eBook authors will help answer the question.

So, what are you waiting for? Read the list. Make the decision to author an eBook.

1. You will have access to a world-wide audience via the Internet 24/7 so your book store is always open. You will be amazed when you get downloads of your eBook from 100+ countries and you realize just how small the world really is.

2. You can afford to give away free updated versions of your eBook because of the low cost of making changes and the virtually free delivery system.

3. You can/must/should build a long-term relationship with your customers using email addresses supplied when your eBook is ordered. You can also use this list for communicating other offers to these same customers but never sell or give away your opt-in list.

4. Your readers are a valuable source of feedback on your current eBook if given the opportunity. You can also use their feedback, questions, concerns, and requests to get insights into what other topics need to be addressed for the same target market.

5. Communication skills are very important. You must learn how to write convincing ad and sales copy, effective eZine material, web site content and email communications. Enjoy the excitement of meeting new people all the time.

6. Being in control of the entire eBook authoring process is both a blessing and a curse. You don’t have to take orders and direction from anyone else. You are totally responsible for what happens with your eBook. It’s an exciting proposition.

7. eBook authoring can lead to self-employment. You can enhance current careers or start new ones. You can use your eBook as a secondary passive income or as a catalyst for an entirely new business. The possibilities are many.

8. Make your dream of writing a book come true. eBooks can fill your authoring needs within a workable time frame, with minimal financial investment, with reasonable effort and with success guaranteed.

9. You become involved in an adventure in creative writing, eBook technology, communication skills and building relationships.

10. You have the opportunity to share your expertise, passion, and knowledge with an audience that needs your help. As a bonus, you are leaving a written legacy of your experiences, wisdom and insights.

11. eBooks are the most cost efficient form of publishing available to you. Recovering your costs is guaranteed. Even if you never recover your initial financial investment, the experience of authoring a published book will still be worth it. Consider it an investment in you.

12. The friendly letter style of writing found in eBooks is conducive to the personal conversation that takes place between the author and the reader. Anyone can effectively communicate in an eBook using simple every-day language and some good planning. eBooks are not academic dissertations.

13. Because of the interactions possible between the author and the readers, it becomes a growth and learning experience for everyone. eBooks can be made as dynamic as you wish. Static standard published books don’t have that option.

14. As a published eBook author, you move from the realm of anonymous individual with plenty to share and no means to do it to a measure of importance because of your expertise as a published author. “Experts” have earned that status of respect.

15. The majority of eBook authors can effectively write their book with little or no research. By “conversing” with the reader sharing what you already know and have experienced, you can fill in the details of your Table of Contents. Write - Research - Write. Write your entire book from memory. Go back and fill in the gaps with research. Then edit (re-write) to your final draft before publishing.

16. You will learn as much about yourself as you will about your topic as you complete the eBook authoring journey.

17. While marketing and selling your eBook you are also marketing and selling yourself. You are creating a Brand of both the eBook and yourself. You will be changed forever and be forever changing.

18. The passiveness of earning income from your eBook may be new for many authors. You create your eBook once (excluding revisions) then go on with your life while the eBooks sells on the Internet 24/7 using auto-responders so you can carry on doing whatever you want to do. Passive income from working once and benefiting many times over is the principle that successful entrepreneurs use to build wealth.

19. An “ordinary” person becomes an “extraordinary” person by authoring an eBook. Authoring is a transformational process. It awakens the author within you and moves you in to new personal and professional territory.

20. eBook authors feel better about themselves acquiring inner and outer confidence, better self-esteem, more worthiness, recognition for their contribution to the world, and a sense of giving back.

21. Self-employment as an eBook author brings with it tax benefits you may not otherwise have had. Expanding a business around your expert status as a published author, allows you to “profit” from the experience. You can actually use your eBook to build a full time business for now or your retirement.

22. Authors come to realize very quickly how important the attitudes, skills, and knowledge they have acquired over the years is valued. By sharing wisdom through an eBook, you gain an appreciation for education.

23. The term life-long learning takes on an entirely different meaning when you embark on your eBook authoring journey. You are living this experience not just talking about it.

24. You are doing the world a favour by meeting the needs of niche markets that are often forgotten, dismissed or ignored by the standard publishers. Standard publishers have no interest in a market of 1000 to 10,000 people. But eBooks can reach this market and be profitable doing it. And much appreciated too. Analysis of your target market is a worthwhile experience in itself.

25. eBook authors are overwhelmed by their acceptance into the targeted niche market. Relationships are built, new friends are made, and communication is opened up through eBooks.

26. The thrill of checking your emails to see how many people have purchased your eBook - while you slept or were on vacation - is one that doesn’t diminish. It’s like magic that 4, 16, or 40 more sales occurred over the past few days while you carried on with life. It’s exciting to know that others value what you have to offer and that you are making a difference in someone’s life.

27. Identifying and working with niche markets opens up new worlds of opportunities for eBook authors. Working with several related niche target markets at the same time builds reputations and expands business opportunities.

28. Using the eBook as the focus on your business you can easily expand the goods and services you offer to your clients and customers. Consider the possibilities of an expanded business: CD/DVD versions of your eBook; other eBooks; teleseminars; workshops; training programs; consulting; coaching; joint ventures; affiliate marketing; web site hosting; keynote addresses; back of the room sales; co-authoring…

29. Authoring eBooks gives authors the opportunity to measure success in terms other than financial gain. This includes: contacts with people in a more intimate fashion, marketing to the world not just your local area, exchanging ideas with like-minded individuals, expanding your horizons for personal and professional development, satisfying your interest in sharing your expertise and passion, recognition for what you can offer to others, appreciation for small business owners…

30. eBook authors are on the leading edge of a technological revolution where portable devices like eBook readers will join the myriad of other devices transforming our lives. An entire generation is growing up with portable, instant, anywhere/anytime fulfillment of their needs. eBook sales are growing by 30-50% per year and will continue to grow as eBook reading devices improve. Current technology is providing eBook devices that are about the same size as a paperback with LED screens that making reading eBooks as easy on the eyes as reading a paperback.

It all adds up to just one thing! What an experience!
What are you waiting for? Take your first step. Take a chance of a lifetime.
Author an eBook.

© 2005 Paul Jackson

Paul Jackson is a published eBook author who has worked with hundreds of eBook authors helping them reach their dream of writing a book. His experiences with writing eBooks, conducting Book Camps, hosting teleseminars, doing workshops and coaching wannabe and published authors means eBook Authoring Services at http://www.ebookwritingandpublishing.com
is a good source of information for all eBook authors.

Top Tips for Choosing the Right Chinese Platform Bed Sheet

July 28th, 2009

A long time ago when I was a child, I recall that all the asian platform bed sheets in my house had to be white cotton ones. You are amazed at the range of unique bedding that are on offer today. The latest bedding are available in irresistible prints and colorings that change the look of your bedroom

The following are some factors that matter a lot when you buy a bedsheet.

Evaluate the size of your bed

You might think that all twin beds or king sizing beds are standard, but sadly it is not so. Usually the top measurings dont differ a lot but the other proportions vary with each bed manufacturer. So make sure that you calculate all the measurings of your bed from top to bottom, side to side and also the thickness of the mattress you are using. Your bed could be shorter or longer than another one from the same manufacturer. When you have your beds proportions with you, choosing a bed sheet is easier.

Choose your Storehouse

Large departmental shops have a separate division for linen and bedding and offer branded sheets and in-house brands under the same roof. Those looking for embroidered bedding or lavish looking sheets can buy them from a specialty shop. If you still cannot find what you want, try the online shops. In case you wish to buy regular bedding you can get a good deal at a discount rate outlet.

Do you know what is a thread count?

The number of threads that are present in a square inch of the sheet in back and forth direction of its weave is known as thread count. You will find this thread count on the bed sheets label. A lavish grain calls for a higher thread count. Beware of a very high thread count as the sheet may have finer threads and not the texture you want. A soft bed sheet has a thread count that lies between 175 and 250.

Decide on material for your bedsheet

A material that is reasonably priced and feels nice to sleep on is the one for you. Though cotton is the most preferable material, some people go for the cotton blends as they do not wrinkle. A chili night calls for a flannel bedsheet. Those who wish a smooth sheet can go for satin or silk.

Calculate the sizing of the bed sheet

The sizing of the bedsheet you select has to be checked at this point. Refer the bed sizing and find out if the chosen bed sheet will be perfect for it. Remember that all bedding shrink by 7% when they are first washed. If you have really liked the you plan to purchase, always invest in some additional sets. This way an accidentally torn sheet can be replaced fast.

Once all the above factors are taken care of, you are sure to buy a nice and affordable bedsheet soon!

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Enriching Your Life with Audio-Books

Continue Reading June 20th, 2009

Audible books exist in a myriad of titles and genres. Reading fans will always seek out a time to read, even so audio-books offer a handy alternative. So next time you think about purchasing a volume that might collect dust on a shelf, do not forget about an audiobook as a different choice.

Oak Barrister Bookcases with Perspective - it Is Spellbinding

May 15th, 2009

Any library is characterized by a eminent bookcase. volumes are safe and free from dirt and dust in a bookcase. A standard bookshelf has flat shelves to hold publications. These bookshelves sometimes come with glass doors for convenient access to books.

What is a barrister bookcase?

Barristers or lawyers demand to make use of several heavy and bulky books in the course of their practice.These books are pricy too and necessary to be kept getatable for a fast consultation. Barristers bookcases are robust and retain great utility for a lawyer. These attorneys bookcases are usually made using oak wood, cherry wood in different coatings and tinctures.

How did individuals store volumes when barrister bookcases did not exist?

Books were rare in the past, and thus there was no need for a bookcase then.In those times, books were hand-written. These books were located in boxes by the affluent class. The reason behind this was the books were high-priced and could be bought by the affluent class only. Such boxes fulfilled the demand for a bookcase.

Soon lot of religious manuscripts and other such books were bought by the wealthy society. Thus the volumes had to be located within a wardrobe.The bookshelves that we see Nowadays are an offspring of these closets in the past, without the doors.

How were the books placed in these shelves?

These books were not placed with a modern approach. They utilised to be heaped upon each other on their sides or kept upright with their edges on the outside and the backs facing the wall. A band of vellum or leather was used for inscription of the title and also closed the book.This band was placed on the front edge and thence the books were organized with their bounds facing out.

publishing was one invention that created books inexpensive. printing built it possible to have the title on the back and edges presenting inside.

What materials were utilized?

These barrister bookcases employed to consist of oak commonly. there were other choices of maple, cherry and pine wood if you liked. You can also go for economical choices such as steel in making a barrister bookcase. The oldest bookcases are said to exist in England in the Bodleian Library at Oxford University. these bookcases are present here from sixteenth century onwards.

The two major bookcase designers were Chippendale and Sheraton who made exquisite bookcases glazed with tiny pills wrapped in latticework frames. Any room could look embellished with these bookcases.

Varieties In the Bookcases.

allowing the number of times a barrister wants to move in a different office, a movable barrister bookcase is like a boon. this movable bookcase is built of several shelf units.You just require an extra pedestal and hood to complete this barrister bookcase unit. What more can you ask for in a barrister bookcase if the shelves can be moved with all volumes secure in it?

Great Examples of Audiobooks and the Easy Method to Fit them into Everyday Life

Continue Reading April 29th, 2009

Audible books exist in a huge diversity of titles and literary genres. Reading will always be an important skill, however audio-books offer a great alternative. Don’t forget about audiobooks next time you want to buy books, audio-books are a wonderful means to squeeze all the titles you like into a frantic life.

Legal Furniture, Piece Two

March 5th, 2009

A barrister bookcase is a unreformed shelf that is believed to have originated in Britain. Its telling feature is a pure field glass front. This glass front is hinged at the allowing someone to easily admittance ledgers and other legal documents merely by lifting the glass door. A Barrister’s bookcase is ideal for many things. Barrister bookcases were frequently used by attorneys since it was necessary for them to keep on moving. Now, they are also very favorable, particularly if one is perpetually moving. This is because of the doors. This implies they can be moved while full.

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Good barrister bookcases avert the use of the normal sidelong opening doors . Instead they use doors with a unique opening mechanism. A scissor mechanism when used inside the barrister shelves control the moving doors do it in a parallel fashion without getting the doors jam or tipped in the process. One favored position of A barrister bookcase is the ability to have several of these units piled together. When done well, these bookcases give the feeling of an attractive cabinet. Depending on the preference of the owner, barrister bookcases can have a variety of material choices. Whether it is constructed utilising wood or glass, barristers give an elgance to a room.

This special brand of furniture, despite many benifits,often are rather pricey. Fortunately, there unqiueness has caused some manufacturers to start creating replica editions. Some modern versions are also available at very reasonable prices. Many variations have simple appearances and can be made to fit a particular decor. They can also be trimmed.They can be stacked together allowing them to be easily used to create very interesting unit placements. Some can be used to create ping pong tables, breakfronts or even dinning tables.