There's truth to "the starving artist". Sad as it is, there are writers out there who are working so hard to break into print. To make a living by following their bliss. If you are one of them, I salute your discipline. You look at the bestseller lists and wonder how these writers managed to pull it off. Let's face it. There are books being published that leaves you to wonder if the manuscript missed an editor's desk altogether.
And still you struggle...the love of writing is in your blood. You secretly harbor the dream of writing the Great American Novel.
But you have your own reality show happening. Things like the roof over your head. Food. Clothing. Transportation. Utilities. This is supposed to be bliss?
If you are sick and tired of worrying about a life of poverty and have tormented yourself enough over dreams of your best selling book-signing party, listen up.
There is a way to put your love of writing to work for you. One in which you will make money! In some cases, there is serious money to be made.
You will have to relearn some things. Toss out some rules you've lived by since you don't know when. Forget your creative writing teachers.
But what if you could finally earn money with writing? Would you be able to put aside the established idea of breaking into print? It doesn't mean you'll never again pursue your dream of writing a best selling book. Just that living with financial freedom right now is more appealing.
Here's the good part. You will become an eBook writer! Simply put...selling information online. You already know how-to information rules the bestseller lists. Now you will be offering information-hungry consumers the answers to their problems.
No more rejection letters! Your customers will gladly pay you for your knowledge and research.
Simple Rules For eBook Writing
* write like you're having a conversation * it must be reader-friendly * just the facts, no fluff * quality over quantity * don't go on and on when fewer words will do * think like your reader * research books on the subject you write about
Just think back to your homework days of writing an essay...
* research * introduction * main points * conclusion
Haven't you banged your head against keyboards long enough? Working hard for no results? You'll think the work involved in writing eBooks is child's play!
(c) 2007 Karen Cook
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Karen Cook works in a Public Library where she helps frustrated writers with their research.