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Home Page > Writing & Publishing "If a man writes a book, let him set down only what he knows. I have enough guesses of my own" - Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe In an increasingly knowledge based society we are entering the Age of the knowledge worker where you are paid for your knowledge (intellectual capital) and innovation (ideas). Writing and self publishing business start up's are proving to be "big business" online and more and more people are taking up the option of self publishing their own knowledge and information. Computers, email technology and the ease of creating a web site now means that the home based publishing entrepreneur can easily appear as impressive as many of the large corporations making the size or location of the business irrelevant in a global market. Here are some frequently asked questions about the field of self publishing your own unique knowledge and information online. What does the term information publishing mean? What are the benefits of being an information publisher? Your Job Description will Read You will develop many Character Traits How Much Work and Money do I need to Invest I Want to Start Earning Money. How Long will it Take? Research your Market. Do Your Homework Why do People Say there is no real competition Why Self-Publish your Information Online What does the term Information Publishing Mean? The term Information publishing generally refers to the many kinds of "how to" and "where to" information you see around you in the form of books, reports, guides, training courses, directories, audio, video etc. When used online information e-publishing (info publishing) refers to the electronic publishing of informational documents - or audio and video - using a combination of content, software and hardware that delivers the equivalent of a traditional book, report, newsletter etc via the internet, in a variety of formats for others to enjoy, read or see. In today's knowledge intensive society people are always looking for information that can help them improve their daily lives.
And these same people are willing to spend money for the knowledge and information that you can provide. There are also many reasons why people use the Internet. They are online
What are the benefits of being an Information publisher? As a writer and publisher of your own unique information you will get the chance to learn a range of new skills that are transferable to each new project that you undertake including business skills, product development, layout and design and more. Your job description will read Author, writer, editor, publisher, marketer, advertiser, promoter, business manager, public relations consultant, accountant, decision maker and the other tasks associated with the normal development and running of a home business. You will develop many character traits As a independent writer you learn to become a self-starter, creative, motivated, independent, self-disciplined, productive and organized all while coming up with new ideas, writing articles or books and running your business. How Much Work & Money Do I Have To Invest? Everything worthwhile we do life nearly always takes a little bit of time to organize, a little bit of money to get it started, and a little bit of work to take it to through to final success. Producing "how to" or "where to" knowledge based informational material to sell does require some research and time, both of which are free, but very little capital (money) to actually create a saleable product. See: Business start-up requirements Most information publishers write about an area in which they have gained knowledge. This can be a special interest, a hobby or knowledge related to an area you work in. Popular topics include. Business and money making I Want To Start Earning Money. How Long Will It Take? You can start selling by mail order or on the Internet within a few days of finishing your document. Most larger e-books take from 3-6 months or longer but most average between 3 or 4 months. A booklet can take between 1 day, 10 days or longer depending on the nature of the material. Research Your Market: Do your Homework Doing your homework means taking the time to analyze who will buy your book, product or service. Failure to take this first initial step with any new project idea is one of the biggest mistakes many entrepreneurial writers make. Many write for themselves instead of writing what people actually want, need and desire, in other words, what people are willing to pay money for. Within the area of "how to" information there are many possibilities for creating a sought after product or service by providing new information and ideas and offering solutions to the things people really care about. For example: Seniors are the hottest market that exists today. They have now surpassed the baby boomer in size and this will be the case for decades. They control 80% of the wealth in America and have 26% of more disposable income than any of the other market segment. Few companies are focusing on seniors or even know how. If you start to focus on seniors you can beat your competition to this vast, lucrative and highly profitable consumer group. In the seniors group they may be looking to: Make extra money In fact, one of the more popular magazines on our local newsagent and supermarket shelves is a guide for senior surfers showing how to get the most out of their Internet experience and featuring sites of interest for this market. Tip: The market research has already been done by the magazine to determine what is of interest to this market. A quick look through the pages provides plenty of ideas for "how to" knowledge products and services you can deliver that will be of interest to this group - from hobbies, travel destinations, to tracing family history. Once you have chosen a topic the next step is to determine how many authors are quite possibly putting out books or information on the same subject that you intend to write about. This involves researching what is available at bookstores and using the search engines to find the web sites of likely competitors in the marketplace. Study the competitors' web site, products and prices and get a feel for what is already available. When you have completed your research, analyze your competitive advantages and disadvantages. How can you make your product better/different/more added value than what is on offer by the competition? Another problem that you may face is the fact that... Sometimes if you target a certain market for a while your target market may shift and you may not notice. If it has been a while since you did any research into 'who' your market is, and what their needs and desires are, then take the time this week to write a new (or update an old) description of the market you are writing for. Some established "how to" or "where to" information publishers are known to be earning a six figure income annually from their business ventures. Why Do People Say There Is No Real Competition? A home-based self-publishing business targets small niche markets that are too small for the big publishers to worry about. They only want books that attract a large segment of the population or the big name sellers and this gives you a niche market in which to sell. A niche market on the internet can be many thousands of people that have an interest in your particular topic. How much money can I expect to earn? There are is no guarantee... but if you are prepared to focus on your success the home business entrepreneur averages $50,000 per year, and many are making money from information products and services in excess of $100,000+ working from the comfort of their home office. Why Self-Publish your information Online? Here are some reasons others have given for choosing writing and e-publishing as their choice of business venture. - "how to" information documents are a major trend with high quality, content e-books being in constant demand as more and more people surf the internet seeking information and opportunities to help them in their daily lives. - Specialized niche "how to" and "where to" information, not readily available in libraries or bookstores, are a sort after commodity and this allows for a certain amount of flexibility in the pricing of your product. - You can work anywhere you choose and your business can be easily relocated. This allows you to work in the city or in a remote country area the freedom of choice is yours. - E-books are proving to be a dynamic and versatile way to produce your own book and supply information for users who want and need information that they can obtain instantly. - Automation allows for instant delivery to your customer and e-books can be downloaded within a few minutes of purchase. This has the added advantage of capturing the impulse buyers in an "instant gratification" society where buyers want the product now, not tomorrow, or next week making e-books the perfect online business. - You are paid by credit card that is verified before your customer downloads a product. There are no credit terms or other lengthy processes before you receive payment. - There are no educational requirements, you do not require a degree and age is no barrier to creating and marketing your informational products you only need the determination to succeed as with any other home business you may choose to become involved in. - There are no delivery costs, there is no need to purchase paper or materials, or CD's, and inventory is non-existent. It costs very little to create an information document and deliver it electronically via the internet. - You can start with your present computer, in your spare time, while earning an income from your current job until your business grows to the point where you can choose to make it your full time occupation. - The market for your information is multinational. This means you are not confined to only your local market and because e-books need never go out of print, unlike conventional printed books you will have a market for as long as you choose to be in business. - You will not need vast amounts of capital to start or operate your business venture and you get to keep nearly 100% of all the profits (after taxes and normal running costs) for yourself and your family, unlike traditional publishing where you submit to a publisher and get royalties of 5-10% for each book sold. - You are not limited to selling your e-books entirely through your own efforts. You can multiply yourself through implementing affiliate programs and joint venture partnerships for others to share in the profits of your business and expanding the potential growth of your business. - E-books allow you to express your creativity and you are only limited by your imagination. They can easily be brought to life for the reader through the use of available multimedia capabilities. This includes the use of animation, audio and video and these e-books are becoming a popular choice to produce amongst many publishers as bandwidth increases on the Internet. And best of all is the freedom associated with an automated business that "virtually" runs itself once you get established: time for your family and friends, time to develop new ideas and projects, and time to discover new interests and hobbies as you relax and do the things you would like to do. What does the future hold? The trend for using the internet for research or to seek ideas, knowledge, information and solutions that will make life easier and more enjoyable is growing at an accelerated rate as more and more people come online each year. Many also believe that the time to establish your online business is now while the Internet is still relatively young. As the field of writing and producing electronically published books, reports etc takes off over the next few years, and new technologies improve design and delivery of digitally formatted documents, enormous opportunities will be created for the work from home entrepreneur. While it is a good idea to learn from others who have gone before you to avoid the pitfalls they have encountered it is wise to use good judgment about any information that may influence you or your business decisions. The habit of believing something on the basis of little or no evidence is a major human fault to be avoided especially with so much readily available information on the Internet. To avoid making unwise decisions apply the following formula to everything you read and ask yourself the following questions: 1. Is the writer a recognized authority on the subject covered? 2. Did the writer have a motive in writing the book, web page or whatever other than to impart accurate information? what is the motive? 3. Does the writer have a profit interest in the subject covered? 4. Are there easily accessible sources to check and verify the writers statements? 5. Do the writers statements harmonize with my own common sense and experience? Final Note - Determine what it is you truly want and where you are going then proceed in the direction of attaining your goals Home Page - Home Decorating - Home Improvement and Woodworking - Art Gallery - Photography - Garden and Outdoor Living - Crafts and Hobbies - Health and Fitness - Kitchen and Cuisine - Beauty and Fashion - Writing and Publishing - Living Mindfully - Christmas Copyright © 2001-2008 Netwrite-Publish.com
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