| p>Believe it or not, it is possible to publish a book | | | | This eliminates almost all production and |
| for under $100. Here's how. | | | | distribution costs. You do not need a printer, |
| - Write the book yourself. Many published authors | | | | binder, or shipping and distribution services, all you |
| hire ghostwriters to write all or part of the book. | | | | need is a website and you need one of those |
| If you write the book yourself, then you literally | | | | regardless. Publishing your book electronically does |
| save thousands of dollars right from the start. | | | | not negate publishing a printed version of it in |
| Writing a book is not as difficult as you may think. | | | | your future. |
| In fact, if you already have a collection of articles | | | | In fact, you can use the profits from the sale of |
| or reports that you have written - your book is | | | | your e-book to fund the production costs of your |
| already complete. Simply organize your articles in | | | | print book. Not sure about the e-book market? |
| a structure that makes sense, add an | | | | Do a bit of research. E-books are enormously |
| introduction, a few transitions, and a conclusion | | | | popular and growing in popularity every day. Why |
| and you're set. You have a book. | | | | even Stephen King publishes electronically. |
| - Edit the book yourself. Editing is a critical step to | | | | - Joint venture with someone. You write the |
| writing a book and often it is better handled by | | | | book, they pay for printing and publishing and you |
| the experts. Editors not only find grammar and | | | | both market it and share the profits. Look for |
| spelling mistakes, they help bring your copy to a | | | | joint venture partners by exploring associates and |
| new level. The can help add life and energy to | | | | resources in your niche. For example, if you want |
| any writing. Instead of spending thousands of | | | | to write and publish a book about how to work |
| dollars to have your book professionally edited, | | | | from home, you can partner with someone |
| you can tackle the job yourself, and don't be | | | | already in the industry. |
| afraid to ask friends and family for help. | | | | You cover the expenses of creating the book, |
| - Use your own photos or stock photos for your | | | | they cover the expenses of publishing the |
| graphics and illustrations rather than hiring an | | | | bookand you both market the book and profit |
| illustrator. You'd be surprised what is available | | | | from the sale. Joint ventures can be extremely |
| online. Graphics can easily be created using many | | | | lucrative not only because it costs you half as |
| open source or screen shot software products. | | | | much to get your book to market but because |
| Additionally, stock photo sites sell their images for | | | | now instead of one person marketing it, there are |
| as little as $1.00. | | | | two - twice the profits. |
| - Sell your book as an electronic book or e-book. | | | | |