As you probably know, Internet is all about information and automation. Internet users want information and they want it right now. That's why ebooks are considered to be "perfect" online product. They provide Internet users with information they desire and can be instantly downloaded.

The key to writing a successful ebook is to write for your potential customer. In other words, you must provide your potential customers with information they desire. I know, you're probably thinking, "how on earth do I know what my potential customers want?" Well, there are a number of ways you can learn exactly what they want. For example, visit some online discussion groups in area of your expertise. Go through all of posts and read all of questions. If you see same questions posted on several groups, then this should give you a good idea as to what your potential customers want. Visit forums, message boards, and newsgroups -- subscribe to email discussion lists -- visit Amazon.com to see top selling books and see if you can develop your ebook accordingly.

Once you've determined focus of your ebook, your next step will be to break your subject down into about 10 - 12 different areas. Each area will represent a chapter. For example, if your ebook is focusing on dog grooming, your chapters might look something like this:

Copyrighting Your Ebook

The moment you create your ebook, US copyright laws protect you. However, if you should need to file an infringement lawsuit, you must register. Although registration is generally voluntary, it is recommended, as you certainly don't want your work to be copied and claimed by someone else. If you don't take time to register a copyright, you may have little or no recourse should your work be illegally copied.

Visit following sites to register online:

MediaRegister http://www.mediaregister.com

Click and Copyright http://www.clickandcopyright.com/

For further information, visit US Copyright Office: http://www.loc.gov/copyright/

International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

Once you get your copyright, your next step will be to obtain an ISBN.

An ISBN is a 10-digit number that uniquely identifies books and similar products that are published internationally. It is used to uniquely identify one specific title, whether it is a book, ebook or similar product from one specific publisher. This number is completely unique to that one title or edition.

If you would like to sell your ebooks in bookstores or online, you'll need to obtain an ISBN. Once you obtain your ISBN, you can submit your title to be listed in Books in Print database. Bookstores and Libraries refer to Books in Print when they need to order a particular book from a publisher.