7 Easy Steps To Create Your Own Top Selling eBook

Hey Gideon,

Great video again! Thanks! I am already starting to get some neat ideas for an ebook.

I have two questions:

1.) If you do interviews for your ebook, don’t you need to give a share to your interview subject? I mean he or she provides you with valuable content that you’re going to sell for a profit. How do you go about this?

2.) If you upload your ebook to Clickbank affiliate marketers will find it and promote it for you, don’t they? Can they do the lion share of promotional work for you?

A last, unannounced question: do you think my English is good enough for this kind of job (e.g. writing an ebook)…with some proofreading of cource before publishing?

Thanks man!

Zsolt

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Gideon Shalwick Reply:
November 3rd, 2009 at 8:49 am

Hey Zsolt

Great questions!

Here are some answers:

1. You don’t need to give anything to the people you interview, other than a copy of the interview – they can then decide whether they would like to market and sell that on their own. This is pretty standard. Remember that by them getting interviewed, and you marketing your product with them inside it, they automatically get some “free” exposure. That’s why I hardly ever say no to an interview (shhh don’t tell anyone!)

2. Yes, that is possible. However, you first need to make some good sales before affiliates will find you inside the ClickBank marketplace. Basically, the more you sell in the shorter time frame, the easier you will get picked up by other affiliates. But I would certainly not rely on this as a fool proof strategy. You are much better off going searching for your own affiliate partners.

3. Your English is fantastic! In fact, if you didn’t tell me, I never would have known that English was your second language. Don’t tell anyone, but English is my second language too – although I’ve been speaking and writing it for quite some time now. I actually think people who learn English as a second language are often better authors than people who have English as their mother tongue.

Talk soon!

Gideon Shalwick

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Zsolt Reply:
November 5th, 2009 at 4:02 am

Thanks so much for the great answers Gideon! Looks like you toucjed upon a sizzling hot topic here.

All the best,
Zsolt

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Hey Gideon,

This video comes in the right time! I was sketching a short eBook for my website before official launch (BrisbaneStudentGuide.com) and this video definitely helps a lot! Thank you very much.

English is not my mother tongue too ^^;

Thanks again, Gideon!

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Thanks so much — I’m getting ready to write my first ebook about Feng Shui and this is really helpful

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Hey Gideon,

Just an idea for the title to your blog. How bout you experiment and put a logo of a cereal box and maybe a cartoon like image of a boy eating cereal or something like that to go with the title….to give it a bit of humor.

just a moment of inspiration i had. It probably make it more memorable as well.

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I think it was very helpful. I’m beginning in the blogosphere but want to make some info products. This is a simple kick-ass guide! Actually i’m in one of Yaro’s program and have read all your blueprints. Great stuff you guys have. I hope that soon enough i will be following your steps.

Thanks again for the insight.

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Hi Gideon,

Thank You for the great video! I spent quiet some time now researching how to create e-book and I wish I knew that you were going to make this video

I even bought some software to convert MS Word document to PDF but it didn’t work out well (truth to be told it was very cheap so I kind should have known that it wouldn’t work well) and than I learned about OpenOffice.org, which I like very much not only because it is free but it also allows you to save document directly as pdf.

And finally it is good to know that people who learn English as a second language are often better authors than the people who have English as their mother tongue.:-) Now I am wondering if it also applies for the people who learn English as their third or as in my case fourth language…or maybe we rather shouldn’t overdo it!

Thank You.

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Gideon,
Great video and it was perfect timing. My wife Terrah and I have been discussing creating an e-book maybe to use as a free report like you do to increase subscribership. Will definitely come back to this video when we get working on it. Do you have any ideas on a report you think would be beneficial coming from a site like ours?

Keep up the great work. I also wanted to let you know we just wrote a post about your and Yaro’s products.. (http://www.inspirationtheride.com/2009/11/03/make-money-doing-what-you-love-recommendation-of-yaro-starak%E2%80%99s-gideon-shalwicks-products/) let me know your thoughts…

have a good one.

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Thanks, Gideon. I’m in the process of putting together an ebook, so this information is exactly what I needed. Thanks again, and wish me luck!

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Thanks Gideon,
Totally enjoyed the lesson on creating an ebook. Except for the time involved in writing one, I’m having a terrible time coming up with a good idea for one. Finding people with problems is everywhere, finding a good topic is another story.

Yours,
Mark C.

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Andrew Reply:
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:17 pm

Mark – I hear ya! I’m sure there are good niches out there, but it does seem rather difficult to find one that I think I could fill.
A

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Hi Gideon

I like the idea of creating an e-book and I have put much thought into its content and creation. The book would be on old 45rpm record and albums. I am concerned about copyright infringement from using band or solo artist photo’s and name. Also it is of Primary importance that I be able to photograph/scan my own records and record sleeves/jacket for book print to explain details of each record and its corresponding label. That is what the book is about and I need the graphic representation of each record. I am not sure what I can do without copyright impingement.

This document would be in e-book, dvd/cd and print form.

What is your advice?

Duane

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Thanks for this video

What about the specific content creation part, as I always see the same “just begin writing”… I would be interested to know more about the writing process, on how to build an eBook, one paragraph after the other.

Thanks.

Chad

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Gideon (& Yaro);
Your content is excellent, as always. I have written 2 very special e-books (”GENIUS NOW: The Mastermind Blueprint” & “Lifetime Success in 6 Simple Steps”) and I have created a family of WP websites (thanks to the instructional videos you and Yaro made a long while ago!). You can see by visiting TheDudeBrands that I am flirting with some advanced features of WP. I am blogging, writing / submitting articles, working on videos, but I have no e-list, and no really useful contacts as yet. I am making use of Twitter & Facebook as well, and I desperately want to locate JV opportunities. MY QUESTION: Can you help me with tips for finding mutually rewarding JV agreements? I know that my first 2 e-books are strong quality and only need the marketing funnel, which I do not have as yet.

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Gideon,

Sorry for 2 comments. I am well aware that many marketers sell coaching packages that I might benefit from, but I have no immediate funds to invest. I will surely invest in my business once I have some initial revenue. I seek the highly unusual (and unlikely): a mentor that has nothing to gain by assisting me, other than the satisfaction of helping a very good writer, and the promise of funds from me at a later date, as well as sharing a huge percentage of my sales revenues in a JV. KT (TheDudeBrands.com)

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Thank you Gideon for sharing a simple step by step approach to creating an ebook for sale!

Can you tell us how you made the nice flow chart and pyramid for your ebook? Is that something that can be created with the Pages software for the Mac?

Thanks again,
Lori

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Great Stuff Gideon, thanks for the fantastic information. Very helpful.
Marty

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Thanks Gideon, great timing I am in the middle of writing an ebook, how many mega bytes in size is to big when it comes to a customer downloading an ebook, is 5MB ok. I am planning for about 100 pages with photos scattered through it, can’t have too many photos or it will create a file that is too big to download. Would it be ok to offer a zipped option for those who have slow internet.

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Hi Gideon,
Thanks for concise accurate information. When I see something you have produced I know it is worth the investment of my time. Your outline for creating an ebook is a great framework for a longer series.

Best regards,
Susan
Country Shade Bookshop & Emporium

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Hey Gideon,
Awesome thanks great work!
Question
You mention the ‘pitch page’ ‘download page’ and ‘thank you page’.
I presume these are hosted on your own site.. and therefore
what are your suggestions for creating these.. WordPress or 3 Basic HTML pages?
Thanks for the awesome content – I wrote 7 cards worth of notes..
Michael

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Hi Gideon,

I just love your stuff. What you should really do is like “Become a blogger” video’s, you should bring out another product on “Create your own info product as an online business model” There are lots of ways to automate and outsource the whole process.
I know the process in theory, but I love you to be my mentor.

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Hi Gideon,

Your videos are always so generous with information, and your products are top of the line in terms of quality and useful, direct information. I’ve loved Become a Blogger, and now am possibly looking forward to yet another Shalwick stellar creation?

I’ve seen many comments about information products as selling tools, or as simple creations on their own. But I’d love to see you address what types of books would do well as eBooks. I’m interested specifically in creative ventures. EBooks as collections of Art, Children’s stories, Photography, etc. Or how about a novelist writing a free chapter to sell her downloadable eBook novel? What do you think about this? Is it viable subject matter for this market, or do you recommend the straight info eBook approach?

Thanks for BaB, and everything else!

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Hi Gideon,

I recently tried to submit my ebook to Clickbank but the tester said she couldn’t see my wording and couldn’t use my links. She was using Firefox. I took that as that she wasn’t going to approve it so I cancelled my Clickbank account. Can you suggest any way to make my Wordpress site viewable on Firefox.

Thanks

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Hi Yaro, for users that aren’t sure how to go about creating a Clickbank pitch page. You might want to checkout my free ebook salesletter theme for wordpress. It’s creates complete minisites really quickly and you don’t have to know any html or css coding. You can download a free copy here http://www.infoproductstheme.com

Cheers
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Gideon Shalwick Reply:
November 4th, 2009 at 4:33 am

Uhm…

You got my name wrong

Gideon

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Adam Reply:
November 4th, 2009 at 4:56 am

Sorry Gideon, how embarrassing, I’m used to following yourself and Yaro starek.
Think I came through to your site from Yaro’s site had his name on my mind.

Note to self: more coffee when early morning replying.

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Thanks Gideon. I’m the author of a number of physical books (published over the past 25 years) so am well used to the writing process and marketing. However, I’m now in the process of writing an e-book on Creative Writing: A Road Map. Your video is very helpful to me – less, as I said, on the research, writing and making it pretty side – but I think I may well be back to you with questions with the publishing and promoting bit. Thanks a lot!

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Gideon,

Thanks for your good explanation of how to create an e-book. This is something I have never tried on either of my 3 blogs, but it’s on the horizon. Would it be best to create for example a 10 page free e-book as a test for yourself, and give it away on one of your blogs before you step into the big pond?

Maybe it’s the ‘fear factor’ that’s holding me back, but an e-book is definitely on the horizon.

Jim

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Hi Gideon

How would you rate ejunkie.com instead of using Clickbank? $40 to set up plus their cut for each sale makes Clickbank quite a pricey proposition.

Carole

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I have just started designing my website. I have finish my ebook to include on the website and have started writing an ecourse. I would like to know about the copyright process concerning the internet and how to protect my ebooks once they are done.

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Thanks for the wonderful video. Just my thought, a picture should serve a purpose in the eBook than making it pretty. As a picture speaks for thousand words, an appropriate and illustrative picture will enhance your message and leave even a more memorable impression than words.

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Good concise description of what to do in order to sell an e-book on the internet in whatever niche market you choose. I found Kevin Riley’s courses helpful since he tells you exactly how to accomplish this goal without leaving out any vital details.

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Thanks for video! It was right on time. Do you use any particular software or template within Word or Pages to insert pictures/graphics/footers/headers etc so the formatting is easy and the final product is set up like a real book?

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Gideon, thanks for sharing your knowledge about ebooks. You provide a wealth of information, and I appreciate it all.

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