It's not true that everything that has been said has already been written. Since that unfortunate axiom came into use, whole universe has changed. Technology has changed, ideas have changed, and mindsets of entire nations have changed.

The fact is that this is perfect time to write an ebook. What publishing industry needs are people who can tap into world as it is today - innovative thinkers who can make leap into new millennium and figure out how to solve old problems in a new way. Ebooks are a new and powerful tool for original thinkers with fresh ideas to disseminate information to millions of people who are struggling to figure out how to do a plethora of different things.

Let's say you already have a brilliant idea, and knowledge to back it up that will enable you to write an exceptional ebook. You may be sitting at your computer staring at a blank screen wondering, "Why? Why should I go through all trouble of writing my ebook when it's so impossible to get anything published these days?

Well, let me assure you that publishing an ebook is entirely different than publishing a book in print. Let's look at specifics of how print and cyber publishing industry differ, and many reasons why you should take plunge and get your fingers tapping across those keyboards!

Submitting a print book to conventional publishing houses or to agents is similar to wearing a hair shirt 24/7. No matter how good your book actually is, or how many critique services and mentor writers have told you that "you've got what it takes," your submitted manuscript keeps coming back to you as if it is a boomerang instead of a valuable mine of information.

Perhaps, in desperation, you've checked out self-publishing and found out just how expensive a venture it can be. Most "vanity presses" require minimal print runs of at least 500 copies, and even that amount will cost you thousands of dollars. Some presses' minimal run starts at 1,000 to 2,000 copies. And that's just for printing and binding. Add in distribution, shipping, and promotional costs and - well, you do math. Even if you wanted to go this route, you may not have that kind of money to risk.

Let's say you already have an Internet business with a quality website and a quality product. An ebook is one of most powerful ways to promote your business while educating people with knowledge you already possess as a business owner of a specific product or service.

For example, let's say that you've spent last twenty-five years growing and training bonsai trees, and now you're ready to share your knowledge and experience. An ebook is perfect way to reach largest audience of bonsai enthusiasts.

Here are some questions to get your thoughts and cash flow moving that will also keep your product creating aligned and focused.

Find your gold mine in your surroundings by looking at any promotional literature you have created, audio or video tapes you have produced, press releases or articles about or by you, your product catalog or list and even your business card.

1. What is one single important subject from your experience or knowledge that you want to tell world about? If you have a list or create a list, which one speaks to you loudest?

2. What are you most frequently surprised about that people ask about in your subject area? Track all questions people are asking -- they are telling you what they are willing to buy. It is usually something so common sense to you that it escapes your radar. Be observant for a month and you will be amazed on what pops up.

3. When you created your list or selected single important subject, look to narrow down this topic into segments. Can these segments be a product or service on their own? Most of time it can be.

4. How will you spread word -- what will be your marketing tool for this subject/segment? Think how buyers want to hear about it (not what's in your comfort level -- that is if you want it to be easy as possible -- however it doesn't have to be). Can this become a profit center for you? If yes, how? What are your ideas and thoughts?

5. What is top thing you want people to know about this subject/segment? Is it a new skill, perspective, attitude, expanding general knowledge, wisdom -- what?

6. Does information need to be presented in logical order or randomly?

7. What do you want people to do or not to do, change or move during or afterwards with this? How will this benefit them?

8. Who besides this market can benefit from this? Are there any other specific markets that this would apply to? Manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, who?

9. Is there any specific words or language for this topic/subject/segment? If not specific, what words appear more frequently than others? Create a list of keywords that you might search on Internet if you were looking for information on this.