If you have spent any time on the internet you have probably come across the phrase e-book and you may have even downloaded one. So just what the heck is an e-book and why in the wide world of sports would you want to write one?
An e-book is simply a book whose contents are in an electronic format. With the explosive growth of the internet, e-books have carved out a niche for self-published writers. There are no expensive production costs, no having to dig up a publishing deal and NO REJECTION. You can write what you want and distribute it on your website or someone elses.
That also means that you are responsible to deliver on the success of your e-book. Your content, the topic(s) that you are writing about should be relevant to something you are knowledgeable about and already has an existing market. Another option is looking for business opportunities in the marketplace that bigger companies are overlooking. For example, the current rage on the internet is online dating, but it is mostly targeted towards young people, what about creating an e-book on successful dating tips for seniors? You could tie in a dating service and all kinds of extras.
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