As a full-time freelance writer, I spend a lot of time trying new publishing ideas and learning how to market my services. Most of my work is web-centered, so I love challenge of innovation in content creation. I also love fact that when you're a writer on web, you are more in control of your marketing efforts than you will ever be offline.

When I made decision to write an eBook, it really didn't occur to me to NOT self-publish. I already had a website and a newsletter, I've taught classes online, and I am completely comfortable with online environment. I also was naive enough to look at a self-published eBook as a less-than-daunting task.

I self-published for reason most people do; I can retain full control over production, marketing, and distribution of my eBook. I can make updates and changes without a publisher's permission. I can also keep control of costs of promotion and marketing.

What I've Learned as a Self-Published eBook Author

1. Networking is essential. There are a lot of people, in same boat, willing to help you in your journey.

2. Self-promotion can take a lot of time and effort -- but satisfaction of a polished, professional product and prospect of profit (rather than a percentage of royalties) can be worth it.

3. You're never done! The web is an infinite space -- if you sell your own book, you will never be "finished", there is always work to do! New eBook websites and distribution centers launch every day. New websites accept eBook submissions for review every day.

4. Ebooks are still a relatively new medium -- which, of course, leaves many people skeptical. They have a lot of unrecognized potential, and, for most part, have been quite underrated. I believe that this is partially attributed to fact that there are literally thousands of people out there that buy "resale packages" of "reports" that have been converted to Adobe Acrobat format. These "reports" are usually short, poorly written, and out-of-date -- exact opposite of what an eBook should aspire to. These "eBooks" are not written by people who market them (A few I have seen don't even carry a byline) and tend to be promoted heavily by MLM and "Get Rich Quick" people.

It's no wonder then that one of most popular products on net right now both to buy and sell is information, and that creating and publishing your own eBooks can be a great way for you to earn a good living online while providing your customers with valuable information to increase thier income and effectively promote their businesses.

What Are The Advantages Of Starting A Business Selling eBooks?

* You can start your business at a very low cost.

* You have very little overhead costs once you get your business started. Whatever you sell is practically all profit.

* Your cost of production is very small. Your customers can download your eBook right from your website.

* Your eBook is delivered instantly to all your customers making sales process automatic. You don't have to worry about or spend money stocking or shipping your product.

* You can add as many eBooks to your product line as you want once you get started and increase your profits.

* You have freedom that comes from running your own business -- you can even further increase your profits by running an affiliate program.

Plus you can:

* Gain satisfaction from helping your customers successfully promote their businesses.

* Gain recognition and respect as an expert in your field.

* Gain a sense of accomplishment as a successfull business owner.

* Gain more time and freedom to do other things you've always wanted to.