Why You Should Write an E-Book

Have you ever considered writing an e-book? In addition to being a wonderful business model, writing an e-book can really boost your business. There are really not too many other business models that offer automated profits. And you can earn money from your e-book for years to come. Additionally, writing an e-book is a fairly straightforward task. You can write an e-book this month and be raking in the profits next month.

If you’re not interested in selling your e-book, then consider these fantastic benefits you gain whether you sell it or give it away.

A Credibility and Authority Boost

We give authors our confidence. Writing and publishing an e-book will give you and your business a credibility boost. It essentially establishes you as an expert in your industry. When you write an e-book that helps your customers and prospects solve their problems, people consider you a credible authority on your subject. They’ll turn to you for advice and assistance. Additionally, credibility and authority are both buying triggers. You’ll earn customers when you write an e-book.

Branding, Exposure and Awareness

When you write an e-book, your business brand is enhanced. Since you are going to reach more people through publication, your exposure and awareness will also be increased. Branding, exposure and awareness all help you grow your business. Through your e-book marketing efforts, press and publicity and through word of mouth, it’s not unheard of to triple your audience. You just have to write an e-book.

More Opportunities

Through both the press you receive for your e-book and through increased credibility, awareness and exposure, you’re going to catch the eye of the public. Some of the people who read or learn about your e-book are going to be interested in working with you. You’ll receive new opportunities and through these opportunities you can grow your business.

For example, you may have an opportunity to be interviewed by your local newspaper. A fellow business owner may contact you through this press and offer you a partnership opportunity. There’s no telling what opportunities are in store for you when you write a book.

Finally, writing an e-book provides you with an entry into your sales funnel if you give it away for free. If you sell the e-book, then you have another product to market and profit from. There really is no downside to writing an e-book. They’re easy to create and even easier to distribute. All you need is a sales page and a download link. A little marketing and then you have yourself an amazing business-building tool.

Many people hesitate to write an e-book. They think it’s going to be a lot of work, or they’re afraid they’re not qualified to write an e-book. Writing an e-book is much like writing copy for your website. With a plan, passion for your topic, and the ability to write conversationally, you can write an e-book.

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Author: jm

Joan Mullally has been doing business online for more than 20 years and is a pioneer in the fields of online publishing, marketing, and ecommerce. She is the author of more than 200 guides and courses designed to help beginner and intermediate marketers make the most of the opportunities the Internet offers for running a successful business. A student and later teacher trainee of Frank McCourt’s, she has always appreciated the power of the word, and has used her knowledge for successful SEO and PPC campaigns, and powerful marketing copy. One computer science class at NYU was enough to spark her fascination with all things digital. In her spare time, she works with adult literacy, animal fostering and rescue, and teaching computer skills to women.