Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah Mae who had an idea and wrote an eBook called *31 Days to Clean – Having a Martha House the Mary Way
. She hired a real live graphic designer, wrote it in a week, and leveraged the power of social media to market her virtual book. Sarah Mae dreamed it would sell about 500 copies and priced it so every woman could afford it, at $4.99. Little did she know, that some 6 weeks later it would be one of Amazon’s top eBooks and sell over 11,000 copies. So what did she decide to do next? She wrote another eBook documenting her journey so that you can follow in her footsteps and do the exact same thing. Don’t you just love a girl who shares?
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I was able to read *How to Market and Sell Your eBook – Everything You Need to Know to Make Money with ePublishing last week and I have to say, I was inspired. Sarah Mae is the girl behind 2 successful blogs called Like a Warm Cup of Coffee and Raising Homemakers. She also is the co-founder of The Relevant Blogging Conference. More importantly, Sarah Mae is just like me. She loves her motorcycle riding husband, teachers her babies and drinks a ton of coffee. Well, she is younger and taller, but essentially she is just like me. After reading her Ebook, I am convinced that I, too, can successfully write and market my own Ebook. She has given me the tools and the courage to start it yesterday {more on that later}.
In this book she covers:
- Her own story
- The nuts and bolts of how to write and publish the book
- What is Spreadable Content
- Branding, Community, Social Media, Image, and more
- Answers all the questions you want to ask but have no idea who to ask
I love this from the opening chapter:
It’s time to redefine the way we think about eBooks.
We have this notion that an eBook can’t really be as great or as successful or as prestigious as a traditionally published print book. And I get that, I’ve been part of the mainstream thinking…but it’s time to change all our thinking. Why can’t an eBook be just as great or successful as a print book? In fact, this year the New York Times announced that it would begin eBook bestseller lists – this is huge for the independent publisher! Do you realize what this means? You have the opportunity to “make it big” without a traditional publisher. You can be a NYT’s bestselling author, and bring in a full-time income as a writer. (p.15)
If you have the same dream, buy this book now. Read it while drinking your morning coffee, and you will be writing your Ebook by dinner.
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How about for fun we give away a copy of *How to Market and Sell Your eBook – Everything You Need to Know to Make Money with ePublishing right here, right now! Leave a comment and tell me about the eBook you would love to write! Also, if you are a social media girl, give a tweet or post to Facebook and you can leave an extra comment for doing so! Contest is open through Sunday and I’ll announce the winner next week!
For more information, you can visit her How to Market and Sell Your eBook website by clicking here.
For more on Sarah Mae, click here.
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I am not sure about the E-book I would write. There are a couple of thoughts that I have, but I am really not sure! Would love to read the book though for some inspiration to get started!!!!
I would live to win. I have dreamt of writing a book…but never envisioned it becoming a reality. My story revolves around depression, and I have often thought of writing devotions for those that struggle…nut I am not sure. 🙂
I’ve had an idea for a book on education for quite some time. I need a kick in the pants to make it happen. 🙂
I’d LOVE to win this! For the past year and a half, I’ve been working through a failed adoption and how to love a kid half the world away in a way that matters, to make him feel like the son we see him as… Next month, my husband and I will be going to Ukraine to meet our “heart son” Sasha, and we’re also excited to be working on an orphan care fact finding mission for Project HOPEFUL, seeking out relevant ways to help more kids like our Sasha, who have aged-out of foster care but at 16 still need the love and structure of family. I’d LOVE to write about the doors God opens, even as He’s showing His faithfulness in giving us grace to accept those that are closed. I’d LOVE to write an ebook that could inspire others and also as a means to raising funds to help us keep making missions trips to Ukraine and to continue in chasing this dream God’s given!
Stacey, I love the way you share a good idea! I’ve got a couple of ideas that would make a good book. One is on “How to Deal with Depression in a Christian Right-Thinking Community.” Another is about adoption–not just the process but dealing with your children as they grow (nature vs. nurture–how much of that is true?). And, lastly, I’ve wanted to write a devotional book.
Thanks for the information and the giveaway. Will tweet it and come back. Probably mention it on Facebook, too.
Janis
I just tweeted about your giveaway, Stacey.
Janis
Hi Stacey, I just mentioned your giveaway on Facebook, too. I think I really want this book!
Just me again,
Janis
I’m working on a book of prayers that covers a wide range of needs and experiences in a woman’s life.
I would love to read this book! Sarah Mae is so easy to relate to. I love her 🙂
Writing an e-book is definitely on my to-do list. I’d write about connecting as a family or one of my other obsessions: DIY projects.
I tweeted about the giveaway 🙂
Hi Stacey!
The eBook that I am planning to write is for Christian, single women on how to live the abundant life God promises during this season. I was single for much longer than I expected or desired, and it was a very difficult season of life for me. I made a lot of mistakes and learned a lot of lessons. Now with those experiences behind me and wisdom gleaned from them, I know that this season of life does not have to be one of fear, resentment, distrust, and loneliness.
I want to use my writing to minister to single women and encourage them to embrace this season of life and discover how they can be used by God in a special way. I also want to share my insights on how to live in a very secular world, but keep to God’s teachings in order to prepare for the “best” that is yet to come and experience God’s many blessings and peace.
Thank you for the opportunity to share!! I know Sarah Mae’s eBook will be a great resource!
Brenda
OMG I am a new blogger and I started my blog with the soul purpose of being able to give away and sell ebooks and printables. My ebooks would all center around education, autisim and finding a path to raise and educate your children that is truly your own. I think my first product would be for parents who have a child that was recently diagnoised with Autisim and share ways to cope, adjust, prepare for the future and love their child. Steps that I had to take myself!
I’d love to write an ebook about how to make ethical choices in our every day lives. I wrote a paper along similar lines and found it intriguing… I had to edit a lot out because it was off topic. I think that it is important and I’d love to help other women make actively ethical choices!
I would love to write an e-book about overcoming our fears and stepping out of our comfort zones to follow God’s leading in our lives, if I could ever find a way to make the time for it. Hoping this would give some helpful tips on that. Thanks!
I’ve been pondering an ebook for some time. I think your post might give me the courage to try! There are so many topics women enjoy reading. I would write something uplifting and encouraging about life after the “goals” are met. You know: education, marriage, kids, house…and how to drop back and punt when those “goals” don’t come the way you think they will. This ebook would be so helpful! Thanks for the giveaway! Love your blog.
I tweeted about your giveaway!
Please include me in your fabulous giveaway…even if I don’t know what I’d write for an ebook! The ability to write and publish w/o an agent, publishing company and expense is mind-boggling, intriguing, and inspiring all wrapped together. A part of me has always dreamed of writing a book but the thoughts are quickly dashed when the topic of publishing is confronted…now the dreams could come true…for anyone! Thanks so much for sharing.
I will never forget the moment God spoke to my heart and said, “You are not A ‘pastor’s wife’, you are Brent’s wife. I will teach you how to be Brent’s wife in his role as a man, friend, father and pastor.”
From that moment I was set free from the torment of expectations of me, both from other people and myself.
If I were to write an ebook, I would want to tell my story in such a way that other women would find freedom in the powerful truth that God made us each unique, and only He can lead us to our specific purpose.
I will never forget the moment God spoke to my heart and said, “You are not A ‘pastor’s wife’, you are Brent’s wife. I will teach you how to be Brent’s wife in his role as a man, friend, father and pastor.”
From that moment I was set free from the torment of expectations of me, both from other people and myself.
If I were to write an ebook, I would want to tell my story in such a way that other women would find freedom in the powerful truth that God made us each unique, and only He can lead us to our specific purpose.
The power of our testimony, coupled with practical examples that people can apply to their own lives, usually blesses others.