Are you the girl who grew up with lots of pets and learned how to remedy their illnesses from your Dad or grandmother? Did you grow up in poverty and learn everything there is to know about being thrifty? Maybe your parents were travelers and you know all about cultural differences. Whether your experiences have been what you consider ordinary or what others consider exotic, you can be sure there are people everywhere who haven’t lived your life. People are curious and what seems run of the mill to you is a new and fascinating bit of life that interests a segment of the population. writing an Ebook is a simple, inexpensive way to share what you know and possibly make a difference in the world. You can also make a little money by writing an ebook!

Most people think they are not writers. You just don’t realize that you could be one. I know a woman who has this talent of knowing all about natural remedies that can cure pet ailments but she doesn’t want to write her knowledge. Isn’t it regrettable to think of wasting that wisdom?

Writing an ebook is so easy these days. There are lots of software programs which will convert a simple text file to a .pdf format. That’s all it takes to write an Ebook.

Start with an outline of your subject of expertise. Cover the major topics and then fill out each area of sub-topics. Then start writing. If you’re not a polished writer, take your manuscript to an English instructor at your local community college. That prof can turn you on to English majors who can edit and polish your manuscript for a nominal amount of money, and turn out an ebook you can market.

You can market your ebook through your own website, advertise through ezines, with excerpts from your ebook, or even list with Amazon.

Writing an ebook can be personally rewarding, help others, earn some money and bring you just a bit of fame in your circle of friends.

Here’s the thing, we all would like to make good money by writing. There are as many different ways to write for the Internet as there are people doing it. Assuming you are involved in some kind of Internet marketing, you are going to have to do at least a little bit of free text copy writing or, more personal, blog posts.

Whatever your reason for being here, if you need to write for the Internet, then you are trying to attract readers. Readers appreciate not having to stumble over your words to gain your meaning, so make your writing flow as smoothly as possible, for their/there/they’re sakes.
(Homework: Which one should I have used?) -(Thanks, Jo! You are right, of course! I missed this!)

I have seen more newbies fail at the task of looking professional than I care to mention, and the first place (after bad graphics) that exposes their “freshness” is their copy. More, they might actually know the difference, but in their haste to finish the work, may have easily overlooked the there–their–they’re mistake in the proofreading (it’s amazing how easy it is to overlook a misused antonym).

So, do whatever it takes to remember the difference in these words and when they can properly be used.

Definitions:

• They’re – Contraction of two words, they and are.
• Their – Indicates possession. “Their hard drive is filled to the last gigabyte with free ebooks.”
• There – Indicates position. “The batteries are over there.”

Accept or Except! Do or Do not, there is no try.

1. Except for major blunders, most readers will accept a few misused words, but the expectation is that you express excellence in everything you offer them, else how can they build a trusting relationship with you?

2. Accept for major blunders, most readers will except a few misused words, but the expectation is that you express excellence in everything you offer them, else how can they build a trusting relationship with you?

(Homework: Which sentence above is correct?)

Definitions:

• Except – Exclusion. Except for major blunders, readers will accept…
• Accept – To take or receive, to regard as normal, suitable, or usual.

And, finally, its versus it’s.

This one is extremely easy to remember.

It’s is a contraction of the 2 words, “it” and “is.” “It’s raining again!”

Its infers possession. “Its instincts were sharp as the deer caught scent of the wolf.” The deer possesses the instincts; the instincts belong to the deer. Its infers possession.