Ebooks
are an online publishing phenomenon. They have allowed the "little
guy" to compete in a publishing marketplace that would previously
have denied him access. Moreover, ebooks give the author a greater
profit per copy sold than they would receive through conventional
publishing. There are companies online that allow the author to
self-publish their ebook for free, taking a small percentage of
each sale as a commission with no upfront costs.
In
short, publishing even a single ebook could provide you with a useful
second income long after you've written it.
The
ideal route to take is to specialize in a certain area you know
a lot about, and develop a series of e-books that will appeal to
a specific group of people. You will become known as an expert in
this area, which can boost sales significantly.
Sometimes
giving away a free e-book can work in your favor also - especially
if you use it to advertise affiliate links, or links to your other
e-books. It can help to generate an audience for what you are selling;
in essence, giving away something for free can make you more money
in the long term!
