Create an outline of the idea that you have for the subject of an ebook. Once you have an outline in place for your idea, go ahead and write the ebook. Initially an ebook can be written in Microsoft Word or another word processing program and transferred later into the ebook creation software.
Import your written ebook into the PDF creation software. While Adobe Acrobat is one such software program, it is also one of the most expensive. There are many other PDF programs available on the market that can make your ebook. One key factor to look for is security. You want to make sure that the program you choose can create a secure ebook that cannot be edited. This will help prevent other people from stealing your work and republishing it online as their own.
Export your ebook project into a PDF. Be sure and make a note of where the file is being saved on your hard drive. Before the final product is exported, you will also want to run a spell check and re-read the entire ebook to make sure it is exactly how you want it to be. In addition, be sure and enable the security features you want, with the minimum being the disabling the edit and cut and paste from the document.
Do some market research to determine the price for your ebook. Some ebooks sell for as much as $97. Others sell for as little as $7. Some are given away for free, but if you want to make a profit you will need to put a price tag on it that the market will bear. Conduct your research on other ebooks within the same niche and the same size. Obviously the more comprehensive and detailed your ebook is, the more it should bring once you take it to market.
Market your ebook online using a multiple approach strategy. Don't just post a notice that you have an ebook for sale on your blog or website. That is good to do, but you must also promote your ebook to other market places that will generate sales for you. First off, there is eBay. EBay is a place to promote and sell an ebook, as long as your niche market is looking there. Be sure to check completed auctions to see what the going prices are and how they are selling. Another great place to sell your ebook is through affiliate marketing programs, such as Click Bank or PayDotCom. These two outlets will provide thousands of representatives who will be willing to sell your book for you, for a cut of the profit. Keep this in mind if you post your ebook to these marketplaces as you might want to increase the price to account for the percentage of profits you will give to your sales force.