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Viewing How to Research Content for Your eBook in Just 3 DaysHow to Research Content for Your eBook in Just 3 Days
By John Coates
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Would you like to write an eBook, but are uncertain what subject to write about? This article presents a brief guide on how you can research content for your eBook with only three days of preparation for the actual writing. It is said that inside every person there is a book waiting to be written. I remember years ago sitting in front of a blank sheet of paper and a typewriter (yes, that long ago!), waiting for inspiration to strike. The epic, blockbuster novel never materialized and the typewriter was put away in its case. My problem was I didn't know what to write about. Nowadays, researching content for your eBook has become so much easier with today's technology. Writing an eBook can be done in two days, but researching your content requires longer - three days. However, if you are looking to write a sequel to "War and Peace" the process may take longer! You should start your first day with two blank pieces of paper. However, don't worry; this is part of your research. You're not writing your eBook yet. Everybody, every day has numerous ideas on what is interesting. On one sheet of paper, make a note of all those ideas you carry around in your head. They don't necessarily have to be anything to do with writing your book yet, but clear your brain by putting these thoughts on paper. When you have completed this exercise, move on to the next sheet of paper. For half an hour, without thinking, analyzing, or blocking your thoughts, allow the words - whether it is one, a sentence, or a paragraph - to flow from your head to the paper. If you now compare the two lists, you should find at least one subject where the words or phrases are common to both. Go online and research the particular niche that covers this subject. What you are looking to find are five to ten search terms that people use when searching online. Day two is where you spend time checking whether there is a market for your idea. Again go online and find out what types of things people are buying that is related to your idea. There are a number of sources for this type of information. Forums relevant to your idea are a great place to start. Just Google "your subject + forums" and you will find plenty to keep you going. In day two, you found what people are buying. Day three is when you will finalize researching content for your eBook. Come up with five phrases or keywords related to the previous day's findings. Then, using these keywords and phrases, research everything you can on your subject. Use the forums again and find what is being talked about. Find out what articles have been written in article directories. Look at ClickBank.com to see what products are popular and what the competition is doing. Keep a note of all the information you gather. Review and study it because you will need it when you start to write your eBook. So, there you have it. You started the process by taking your own ideas and initial thoughts and putting these down on paper. You then looked at ways to work in niches that connect to your own ideas. You have checked out whether your ideas are profitable and at the end of the three days of researching content for your eBook, you have a stack of information. Don't be put off by the hard work during these three days, as researching is often the most demanding part of the whole process. Now you can have fun and be creative, as you are ready to start writing your eBook. About the Author: This is a brief introduction to researching content for your eBook. You can get a complete eBook business system that provides a more detailed in depth study on researching, writing, and publishing your eBook. John Coates is the owner of a number of websites offering resources for the Internet marketer. Article Source: 1st Rate Articles - http://1stRateArticles.com |
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