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Showing posts with label Write. Show all posts

Saturday, September 26, 2015

How to Write an eBook to Sell on the Internet


Choose a topic, preferably one that you are passionate and knowledgeable about. Think about experiences in your life where you learned something, and how you can share this information with others. Think about your talents and skills, and what you can teach others. How-to eBooks are the best sellers. For example, a cake decorator may want to write an eBook about 'How To Make Themed Cakes.'
Make an outline. If you wrote term papers in high school or college, you can write an eBook. Decide what your major topics will be and create an outline of the topics, in chronologial order if applicable. Jot some ideas down in a journal for a few weeks before you start writing the book.
Do your research. Just like writing a term paper, you must present some facts to back up your ideas. Surf the internet for other articles or websites that support your ideas. Find resources to help your reader, such as forums, articles, and blogs relating to the topic. Save the links to these sites for later.
Write your eBook using WORD or other word processing software. You don't have to purchase expensive eBook software to write and distribute an eBook. Your eBook can be any length, but remember that people like to get their information quickly, so you don't want your book to be too long. Remember that your readers will have a sense of urgency about learning the topic of your book. If your eBook is very long, consider splitting it up into several smaller eBooks on different specific topics. Using the cake decorating example from above, the author may want to write several eBooks explaining how to create shaped cakes, ideas for children's birthday cakes, how to use fondant icing, cake recipes, etc.
Ask friends, family, and co-workers to proofread your eBook. Ask for honest input and suggestions that will improve your book. Correct any mistakes and make any changes.
Add photos to your eBook. If possible, use your own. For example, our cake decorator may want to show photos of her completed cakes, steps in the decorating process, photos of ingredients, her particpation in contests, awards she has won, etc. If you don't have your own photos, use free photo sites on the internet. Just like in magazines, photos make reading more interesting.
Convert your document to a PDF file. You can find several free services on the internet to do this. Try PDFonline. Converting the document to a PDF makes it more difficult for others to copy your work. Documents in PDF are more easily transmitted via email and downloads, and they look more professional.
Consider writing an eBook to promote your business. When you are the author of an eBook, you can add links to your website, affiliate programs, blog, or online products. You are in control. You can create an affiliate program and allow others to sell your eBook on their websites for a commission. You can give your eBook away as a free gift, knowing that readers will visit your links and may become your customer. Check my eHow article, 'How to Market Your eBook Online,' and visit the resource links for more information about writing your own ebook.
Another great thing about ebooks is that you can make money from advertisers. Check the resources links below for how this passive income strategy works.
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Wednesday, September 16, 2015

How to Earn The Light Blue Daisy Petal (4 Steps)


The light blue Daisy petal is the part of the Girl Scout law that means 'Honest and Fair.' This is a very important lesson for girls to learn.
You can start working on this petal by talking about what it means. Ask the girls what it means to them to be 'honest' and 'fair.' Ask them to share an example of this that they've experienced.
Write down several examples of honesty and fairness and read them to the girls. Tell them to shout out 'Honest' or 'Fair' depending on whether it is a situation involving honesty or fairness. Examples: 1) When someone wants to cut in front of the line but decides to go to the end - FAIR! 2) The clerk at the store gives you too much change back and you return it - HONEST!
A game of Musical Chairs is fun for girls this age and also demonstrates honesty and fairness. Before playing the game explain how each girl can get a turn shutting off the music (fair) and if they can't find a seat they can lose gracefully and stand to the side (honest).
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

How to Earn Respect as a Substitute Teacher


Dress professionally, even for a relaxed school. Children make quick first impressions, and casual clothing may signal a casual attitude to the students. Use professional clothes to set a tone of authority when you walk into the classroom.
Write a list of rules on paper. Keep the list brief, as the students need to remember all of the rules you set that day. Set at least three to show you are serious and to maintain control over the classroom. Bring the paper with you to the class as a reminder.
Arrive at least 30 minutes early. Read the school and classroom rules. Not knowing and not following the same rules the children do loses you respect. Use the regular teacher's planner to determine where the children are in their studies.
Introduce yourself clearly. Maintain eye contact and use a firm tone of voice to convey authority to the students. Go over the rules you wrote to establish order and expectations. Write them on the whiteboard or put them in a visible place.
Ask the students if you are unsure about a classroom procedure or matter. Students might be more likely to respect a substitute teacher who asks for assistance rather than trying to guess.
Keep a positive attitude. Do not yell at students or make negative remarks about the school or regular teacher, even if you have reason to do so.
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