So, you want to create an eBook that exhibits your knowledge in your niche and establishes you as an authority in your field but you have a problem...
You don't have the time or the writing ability to create it!
Writing an eBook can be an arduous task, it takes time, dedication and most of all expertise. With endless professional writing services offering eBook writing, it can be hard to find an eBook writer that you feel you can work with effectively.
The most important factor when creating and selling an eBook is ensuring you have an informative and effective product. Sadly, not all eBook writing services are created equal and if I had a dollar for every time an online business owner or internet marketer had found their way to me having spent a fortune on a terrible eBook, I would be a very rich man!
The following tips are designed to help you find a reputable eBook writer that has the ability and the experience to provide you with a marketable eBook.
1. Checking the Credentials of eBook Writers
Before you commission any eBook writer, make sure you have thoroughly checked their writing credentials. The Internet is a haven of anonymity and having a website or claiming to be a provider of professional writing services is not the same as actually being a professional! Some quality control questions you should ask are;
Do you have any formal qualifications, if so, in what field?
Are you a registered business, if so, where and in what country?
Formal qualifications give you some assurance that the professional writing service you are using is adequately trained. Professional writers should be registered, particularly if they are freelancers as it is a usually a requirement for their taxes. Where possible, attempt to verify the information.
2. Checking the Experience of eBook Writers
When entering negotiations with a eBook writing service, establish how knowledgeable the writer is by asking them about the processes they use to create their eBooks. Experienced eBook writing services do not simply sit down and churn out your eBook, they follow a process to ensure it meets the needs of their client. If you are in any doubt about the level of experience your chosen eBook writing service has, ask for samples or testimonials from other clients. Some experience level questions you should ask are;
Is writing your sole profession, if not, what is your day job?
How many eBooks have you produced and do you have a sample?
By definition, professional writers write for their money, they are not plumbers by day and writers by night. People who run small, part-time writing services in the evening should not be confused with professional writers, they are simply average people trying to make an extra buck in their spare time! The main benefit of viewing a sample eBook from the eBook writing service you are considering working with is that it will give you idea of what you can expect for your own project, however, do verify that it is the work of your writer and not simply an eBook they have downloaded from somewhere else!
3. Checking The Efficiency of eBook Writers
Unless you are planning on giving your eBook away, the purpose of it is to make you money. The longer your eBook writer takes to complete your project, the longer it will be before you see a return on your investment. There is no question that creating an eBook takes time, but it is important that your chosen eBook writing service is efficient and can meet your deadlines. Part-time writing services are rarely able to do this as the writer has other priorities elsewhere. Some efficiency questions to ask would be;
What is your proposed completion date for the project?
Will you provide detailed targets that enable me to track progress?
You can usually tell if the eBook writing services you are dealing with are professional full time writers by paying attention to the length of time they take to respond to your enquires and the time of day they send you personal responses. Insist on detailed progress reports and a copy of any targets that are set.
Ensuring you are working with professional writer that is experienced in creating eBooks is vital if your hope is to sell the final product. Avoid using eBook writing services that are attached to websites such as elance and ifreelance, as these are typically 'have-a-go writers' who write part-time and while many may have impressive testimonials, these are often spurious.
Finding eBook writing services that can produce a quality, marketable product can be a tricky business, however, with due diligence and a few simple checks, you can vastly improve your chances of finding a professional writing service that can meet your expectations.
Jay Neaves BA Hons Media & Communication Studies Author, copywriter and founder of The Professional Writing Service
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