30 Tips For Article Writing And Writing Ebooks

Writing Isn't Nearly As Hard As You Think.....

If You Know A Few "Tricks of the Trade" People write
for a variety of reasons. Some because it’s a deep,
heartfelt passion and others because they enjoy the
challenge. Still others write because they want to make
a name for themselves.

And then, there are folks that write......to make some
money! Like me. :o)

No matter what the reason, writing is a talent, whether
blessed with natural ability or developed through
writing courses and workshops. Looking back in history
at some of the greatest writers known to man such as
Shakespeare or Edgar Allan Poe, or to the novice writer
just starting to put pen to paper, all writers
experience the same things:

• Every writer struggles at one time or another with
writer’s block.

• Every writer longs to find what to write about in
order to be successful as an author.

• Every writer must learn to be organized and take
action to complete their assignment.

• Every writer needs to be motivated, inspired, and use
unique methods for developing new ideas.

• Every writer wants their creativity to be tapped into
and released for their readers to enjoy and learn from.

• Every writer has a goal of providing some kind of
useful information for others to benefit from.

And the list could go on.

There are a LOT of eBooks available that explain "how
to write an information product." Here is one, Turn
Words Into Traffic (OH, my God, yes that is an
affiliate link please don't fine me internet police!)

But, there are few that cover WRITING TIPS that
actually aid eBook authors in WRITING THEIR MATERIALS
and helping them through the common struggles and needs
that all writers experience.

That's why I wrote this report. And that's why you are
here. I want to provide writers, from all levels and
writing styles, with some unique and traditional
methods to become the best writer possible.

And you want to BECOME the best writer possible. It's a
journey we'll take together.

I'm about to share with you 30 Writing Tips for eBook
Authors. Regardless of what your goals are for writing
an eBook, these ideas are guaranteed to make the
WRITING of your eBook easier and better.

Let's begin by looking at WHAT to write about...

Section 01: Hot Topics To Write About

Everybody wants to know WHAT to write about. What is it
that people want to read? What are the "hot topics"
that you know will generate some interest if you write
about them.

Even though the Internet has changed the face of the
world -- how we shop, communicate, do business,
research and just about everything else -- it hasn't
changed what we WANT. There are classic (and absolutely
TIMELESS) topics that are always going to be hot
topics.

Here are five of them. If you want to know WHAT people
want and WHAT you should write about, then find
something related to these topics...

1. Making Money. This one ain't ever gonna go away.

You can just go ahead and etch it in stone, it's here
for the long haul. We all want to make money (if for no
other reason than to be charitable and give it away to
someone else) and some of us (I won't mention any names
:o) are half-crazed for information on how to make
money.

If you can show people how to make money (in a legal,
moral way, of course) I can assure you, they will buy
it. I guarantee it. Internet marketing / doing business
online eBooks are some of the hottest information
products available anywhere in the world. And for good
reason. People want to make more money. So, show 'em
how to do it.

2. Dating / Relationships.

What a great topic for an eBook. There are dozens of
ideas you could use for this one that could each become
best-sellers... How to avoid divorce court. How to make
your marriage last forever. How to be more romantic.
How to pick the perfect mate. How to get people to
notice you. How to use online match making services.
How to be a great father / mother. How to be a great
husband / wife. How to raise great kids. I mean, we
could go on and on and on here. Play the energizer
bunny if we want to. There are dozens of ideas for this
topic and the information sells like crazy. Why?
Because if we have positive, enriching, growing
relationships, we are HAPPIER. And since we can't buy
happiness in a bottle......we buy your eBook instead!

3. Hobbies and Crafts.

Hot selling items in any bookstore or online as e-
books, are information products about hobbies or
crafts. People love making things themselves and
getting the self-gratification of a job well done. You
could do some quick research on the Internet to see
what some of the most common hobbies and crafts are and
come up with some unique ideas.

Some might include woodworking, door wreaths, stained
glass and any type of do-it yourself information.
Things like improving your golf game, a guide to stamp
collecting, antiques and so forth.

Recreation is a huge part of our lives. We all like to
spend time enjoying a hobby. And, we spend a lot of
money supporting those hobbies as a society (My wife is
a major contributor :o) Hobby related information
products are most always a big hit and certainly
warrant consideration when choosing a topic to write
about.

4. Online Shopping.

What tools are available? Where can you find price
comparisons? Are there free trials available? Demos?
Where are the best deals? Are there any meeting places
for like-minded shoppers? Can I browse? Shopping is
becoming a larger and larger industry online (It
already is HUGE) as more and more people are buying
online, and as people buy more and more.

Some kind of resource directory for shoppers would be a
great eBook, I believe. How to find trustworthy
merchants online. How to find the best prices. How to
get special deals and discounts. Etc. Etc. Tips and
resources and webpage links -- HOW TO SHOP
ONLINE...great idea for an eBook.

You could even get "nichey" and create an eBook on how
to shop for "golf accessories" or "fitness stuff" or
"Christian materials." Or, if you're really smart,
you'll create an entire series of eBooks on how to shop
for just about anything. One eBook at a time, for
dozens of different categories.

5. Technology.

I bought a digital video camcorder. I brought it home.
I looked at the 300 page manual. I had no idea how to
use it. If you had an eBook available summarizing in
simple details how to use the various features of the
camcorder, I'd have paid you $100.00 for it! And I'm
sure I'm not the only one.

Technology is great -- but it can be a bit
overwhelming. And, who the heck has 3 days to read
through a manual to figure out how to use the darn
thing you bought, even if it isn't overwhelming to you?
I don't. I'd rather pay someone to show me how.

And that's a market you should consider going after.
There are hundreds of software programs, video games,
computers, electronics, etc. that folks would love to
be able to figure out how to use QUICKLY AND EASILY.
So, you write tutorials and show us how it's done. And
we pay you. And we're all happy. :o) Seriously, I think
this is one of the biggest industries for information
products that is currently untapped. A sharp writer
could make a fortune here.

The next post will continue from here.............until then,
"Keep typin' till your fingers blister!"
Brian Ankner (semi-guru)
Article Writing