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Boost Your Blog as a Kindle eBook Author

· Kristi Corrigan

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Have you ever considered becoming a Kindle eBook author? Becoming a Kindle ebook author is a great way to bring additional traffic to your blog. It can also help add to your credibility as a blogger.

There was a time creating an eBook was quite the undertaking. You needed special software. Digital delivery systems were expensive. You had to constantly market your book or create an affiliate program which was another expense. For most bloggers, it simply wasn’t worth the headache or investment.

Becoming a Kindle eBook Author

Thankfully, that is no longer the case. Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing makes it possible for every blogger to become a Kindle eBook Author.

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Why Should I Write an eBook?

Two of the main reasons bloggers choose to add an eBook to their online arsenal are Income and Authority. Creating your own products to sell is a great way to boost your income and become more diversified. You have likely heard that you should not keep all of your eggs in one basket. Selling an eBook will nicely compliment other blog income opportunities without devaluing them. In fact, becoming an eBook author can actually add value to your site. It establishes an instant sense of authority with new visitors.

Why Should I Become a Kindle eBook Author?

In the past I have had my eBooks available through Amazon and digital delivery services like e-junkie. I prefer becoming a Kindle eBook author these days because it provides a truly passive income avenue. If you only make the book available on your own site, you will constantly need to promote. Amazon has a steady stream of readers to their website each day. Amazon also provides you with a well-known and hands off affiliate system at no additional charge.

Amazon is a trusted platform. People do not need to worry about whether they will receive their goods upon payment. They do not have to worry about in whose hands their personal information will end up. They are familiar with the company and the purchasing process.

Reach a new audience. As mentioned previously, when you become a Kindle eBook author you are able to reach a large, trusting community that is not necessarily your own. Even those with the smallest blogs can become a self-publishing success story. Linking to your blog within your eBook will also allow you to build a long-term relationship with new Amazon readers.

Kindle eBooks are not just for Kindle owners. There is a common misconception that you will be neglecting a segment of the population with Kindle publishing. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. A Kindle eBook author can be read not only on Kindle but also on smartphones, on desktop browsers and more.

What Should I Write About?

One of the easiest ways to brainstorm eBook ideas is to take a look at your own blog. What posts have been extremely popular? Can you elaborate on them? Use your most popular posts as a springboard for creating a complete guide.

Isn’t Self-Publishing Difficult or Expensive?

No.  One of the great things about self-publishing Kindle eBooks is that you can eliminate almost all upfront expenses. Amazon does not charge a setup fee and simply takes a percentage of the sale. While I do suggest that you have your eBook proofread and formatted properly, you can get this done rather inexpensively if you are not comfortable doing it yourself.

Are you tempted to become a Kindle eBook author or have you published an eBook to compliment your blog? What tips can you share?

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About the Author:
angienelson_1345221668_58Angie Nelson has been an online business owner since 2007. Today she balances several successful online ventures and shares her passion for home business with others on her blog The Work at Home Wife. Stop by her site for tips on marketing a Kindle eBook.

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  1. MommaO says

    I am currently writing an e-book and was curious about the kindle aspect of publishing. I will have to do some more research, but its nice to know that publishing doesn’t have to be the massive undertaking I originally thought it would be! Plus, having such a large potential audience at your fingertips is a huge advantage!

  2. Marcy says

    I published an ebook on Amazon recently, and it was a pretty straightforward process converting a Word document using the directions that Amazon provides.The only part that gave me trouble was the table of contents.

  3. Carli says

    This is something I’ve really been thinking about a lot lately. It may be something that I do yet this year. I also echo Momchalant’s question.

  4. Momchalant says

    I have always been a passionate writer and wanted to publish a book. But never known how to take the steps to do so. Do you have any examples of eBooks or tutorials or tips to create one?

  6. Patty says

    What an awesome and insightful post! I can’t wait to read more of your ebook tips! Happy SITS day!

  9. Ayeshia says

    Thanks for this reminder. I self published a book a couple of years ago and I’ve been thinking about turning it into an ebook.

  10. Felicia says

    Thank you so much for sharing this! I’ve been debating back and forth about creating an ebook, but I always thought it was going to be too difficult to get it published. I do have an idea for one in mind based off of past blog posts, it was just a matter of writing it all down and then publishing. I’m really glad that I came across this post BEFORE I ended up spending a bunch of money on publishing.

  11. Emelie says

    You can also go to other sources, like the KOBO to help support the indie booksellers!! Don’t forget that Amazon doesn’t actually own it all 🙂

  13. Connie Brentford says

    Great info from Angie! Her point about a new audience of readers is so true. Amazon works hard to bring new people to their market, which in turn, brings new people to your book, then your blog.

    I think most of us that blog have a book in us. 🙂 For those of you that are intimidated, creating a nonfiction book isn’t that different from outlining and creating a blog post on a larger scale. You can do it. Just think of it as a series of blog posts.

  16. Eva Gallant says

    Good advice here! I’ve published 5 books on Kindle now, and it’s pretty easy. I’ve considered myself a techno-idiot in the past, but I was able to publish them myself, and I’ve even seen some income from them!

  18. Kelly Stilwell says

    I don’t know why I am so intimidated about this. I have a book already written and just don’t know how to begin with the ebook. I will visit you site to learn more.

  21. Anna says

    Thank you for the info. Hopefully my e-book will be ready at some point this summer. I am so excited to see how it all goes over!