Let me tell you a little about my story. As the Internet began taking over the world, dollar signs flashed almost constantly in the back of my mind.
I did some research to see who was making money from this evolution and revolution !!. I ran across import companies, search engines, web-site-development/hosting companies, and auction sites. That was a year ago.
Now, more than ever, the Internet is starting to define business. People are actually paying for and downloading songs for their listening pleasure. People are researching, planning, and booking entire vacations online. People who love information are inhaling the Internet. Information is everywhere.
Of course that presents a bit of a dilemma : Information overload. Part of the problem with researching the Internet is the information you look for is highly if not completely unorganized. You do a Google search.
You notice there are thousands of pages relevant to your search terms. So, you narrow your search by adding a word or two. Now you're down to a mere several hundred pages. And you start clicking on them, one after the other.
Hundreds of hours later............!
Even on sites without pop ups, you really don't know what exactly you're going to get or whether or not the source is reliable.
Anyway, all this got me to thinking, what about ebooks? Yeah, sure, you can read Charles Dickens on a computer, but I'm talking about ebooks that teach, in a nonfiction sort of way. If I could put a few good ebooks on the web, then maybe people who wanted to learn about a topic could read an entire book from a reputable source online.
So, brainstorm a list of problems in your life and in the lives of those around you. Your friend lost his job? Your sister's child had chicken pox? How did they cope or find solutions? While you're at it, start another list of unsolved problems evident in your corner of the world.
Write down problems you wish you had solved. Aha! These are subjects that people will really be interested in! How to lose the last ten pounds. The truth about UFOs. The straightest path to becoming a millionaire. From your personal corner, your step-granddaughter is pregnant at age 14? Your roof leaks? These are problems waiting for ebook solutions!
These unsolved problems would also be great ebook topics. Remember, you don't have to know the solution, just the topic. You're going to get someone else to do the research and write the book for you !!
Eventually, through trial and error mostly, I stumbled on a formula that worked! This book was born well after all of that, but I think it's high time I share my experience. There's plenty of room on the Internet for everyone. Climb aboard!
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Christopher Ruane
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