The How to Write a "How To" Ebook
Comprehensive step-by-step manual for creating and writing a professional quality how-to book or eBook on any subject.
Here's What You'll Discover About How To Write Your Own How-To Book...
Below is a point-by-point list of almost 100 insider tips, tricks, techniques and facts that you will discover about writing successful how-to books in "How To Write A "How-To" Book (or eBook):
About How-To Books (pg. 21-28)
* The definition of a how-to book and what makes it different from other books.
* The unique characteristics of how-to books.
* How it pays to write how-to books and why you should write one.
* Who writes how-to books and why you are highly likely a member of that group.
* The mistakes made in most how-to books, and how you can avoid making them.
The Preparation Phase (pg. 29-50)
* The single most important thing to do before starting your how-to book.
* How to find out what people are "really" looking for in your niche.
* How to zero-in on exactly what your how-to book should focus on.
* How to identify your target readers and find out where they hang out online.
* How to check out the competition, both online and offline.
* How to develop your own Unique Selling Proposition (USP) for your book.
* How to make sure your book will rank high at the major search engines.
* How to make sure your book will rank high in searches at booksellers.
* How to formulate your book's title and sub-title so it will be found by searchers.
* Resources you need to access to properly conduct your keyword research.
* Why you should get a copyright and an ISBN for your how-to book.
* How and where to register your copyright.
* How and where to get your ISBN number(s).
The Look of Your Book (pg. 51-64)
* Why the front cover of your how-to book is critical.
* How and where to find a cover designer.
* How to develop a cover concept for your designer.
* Why cover artwork should be 300 dpi, rather than the online standard of 72 dpi.
* Why the back cover is important, and what it needs to contain.
* The minimum number of pages you should target for, and why.
* The ideal page size for a how-to book.
* How to select a type style, font size, and line spacing for your book.
* Why and when to use headers and footers.
* How to set-up and format headers and footers.
* Why and when to use colors, graphics and photos.
* Where to find images and photos that you can use in your book.
* How to label and position graphic images, photos and tables.
* How and when to create a master template for your how-to book.
The Writing Process (pg. 65-80)
* The five (5) key steps in the process for writing how-to books.
* When and how to create a Table of Contents outline.
* How to build your master document template, step-by-step.
* How to select and set-up heading and sub-heading levels.
* How to generate an automatic Table of Contents in your word processor.
* How to drill down and create detail "content points" before you start writing.
* Tricks and tips to stimulate the writing process and eliminate writer's block.
* How to use the master document template to speed-up your writing.
* Formatting tips and tricks to use during the writing process.
* When, how and where to get your book edited and proofread.
* Where to find online writing and editing resources.
* Writing style tips, tricks and techniques for drafting an effective book.
* How to make your how-to book a user-friendly read.
Adding Value To Your How-To Book (pg. 81-100)
* Why credibility counts and how to earn it from your readers.
* The absolute "must-do" approach for writing effective how-to books.
* Formatting techniques that will make your book more readable.
* When and how to use photos, graphics and other images in your book.
* Discover the power of my proprietary Universal Process Flow Diagram™.
* How to use the UPFD™ to describe and simplify ANY process.
* How to create tools and templates that your readers will thank you for.
* How and when to design worksheets that will simplify life for your readers.
* How to design content-based checklists as powerful tools for your readers.
* How and when to use real-life templates to demonstrate the proper use of your tools.
* When and how to use "insider tips" to enhance your how-to book.
* Why it's important to research and provide online resource links.
* How to research and develop a quality short-list of resource links.
* When and how to use summaries in your how-to book.
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Adding EXTRA Value To Your How-To Book (pg. 101-114)
* Why you should consider using audio and/or video to augment your how-to book.
* When and how to use info-audios to supplement your how-to book.
* How to create and post audio files online so your readers can access them.
* Resources and links for creating and posting audio files online.
* When and how to use info-videos to complement the content of your how-to book.
* How to create and post videos online so your readers can access them. (sample).
* Resource info and software and hardware links for creating video files.
* When and how to offer special expert discounts to your readers.
* How to get discounts from "special experts" in your niche to offer to your readers.
* How to provide special downloads of tools and templates.
* How to set up automated mailing lists for a course, newsletter of info-series.
* Recommended resources and services for list management and autoresponders.
* When and how to use a Blog to supplement your how-to book.
* Recommended Blogging resources and sample niche-based blogs.
The Finishing Touches (pg. 115-120)
* Why you need to have Resource and Reference Lists in your how-to book.
* What to include in your List of Resources.
* How to research and prioritize a "top links" Resource List.
* The essential tool you need to properly prioritize online resources.
* What to include in your List of References.
* How and where to find additional content for your Reference List.
* Why it is absolutely essential to include a Keyword Index.
* How to create a Keyword Index in MS-Word.
Getting Your Book Published (pg. 121-150)
* Overview of the different publishing options available.
* How the traditional publishing model works.
* The downsides of the traditional publishing model.
* How the self-publishing model works.
* How the "vanity press" model works and why to avoid it.
* How the Online Publishing Model (OPM) works.
* The three (3) channels of the OPM and how each one works.
* Benefits and advantages of using the OPM.
* Resources and information to get started with the OPM.
* The only way to format and publish digital download ebooks.
* Resource links for getting your book published.
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