Writing an ebook is one of the easiest ways to turn
out to be an author. These days, you don't need a
publisher or literary agent to publish. The Internet
and modern software packages have made it possible for anyone
wanting to create their own e-book. Even if you decide you don't
have the ability to write, there are other ways to put together an
informational work that will sell and help you get tagged as an
expert. All it takes to get started is having passion or knowledge
about some popular niche that you want to market in e-book
format.

Finding Your Niche
People who want to become authors often have a
specialty they want to pursue. However, it is the smart
entrepreneur who first finds the hot niches and then
goes out to write about them. This way, you will know that there
is already a market for the e-book even before you put a single
word on paper. While you want to get into something that sets
you on fire, there is probably an viewpoint above the rest that
helps you sell more. Remember that people will buy e-books
because they have a problem that they want solved or because
they need more information on a specific topic that will improve
their lives. If your passion is jewelry, you may find that an ebook
on picking an engagement ring can be a hot topic. You want your
niche to be specific enough to appeal to the demographic you
already have as an audience, but not so broad that it appears to
have too broad a base to offer valuable information.