e-books at Fuzzy Slipper Design Co.

What the heck is an e-book?
Simply put, an e-book is your story, how-to, cook book, or expert advice put in electronic form for easy access and inexpensive distribution.

e-books are simply one of the very best business ideas that exists in today's e-commerce kind of world. With no printing charges, you can create an e-book for very little cost. Having it professionally produced brings credibility to your subject and expertise.

FAQs:

What is an e-book?
An e-book is an electronic format of a book (catalog, manual, etc.) The only difference between a regular book and an e-book is that an e-book is not printed on paper. These e-books were designed to send electronically and can be read by all computer types (with a PDF reader like Adobe Acrobat, which is free.)

What can I use an e-book for?
You can use an e-book for almost anything! Whether you feel the burning desire to write the great American novel or want to share your interest in a hobby, an e-book can be a great way to spread the word. 
One of the top ways of fully utilizing an e-book is for business or self-promotion. Putting all of your expertise together in writing and either selling your advice or giving it away as an incentive has had proven success in marketing.

How much does it cost to produce an e-book?
Though every e-book is an individual project, on average, at FSDCo. the basic e-book can be produced for $359. This basic price includes the layout of your e-book (standard 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"), custom Cover Design, active Web Links (yes, links to your website or e-mail and more), and all supplied to you as a PDF (with password security.)
If you need help writing, proofing or compiling your e-book, please send us all of the specifications and request a Custom Quote.

How do I promote my e-book?
Promoting your new e-book can be as simple as sending a free copy to your business contacts and friends. For more aggressive marketing, we recommend you set up a website or start an e-mail campaign (FSDCo. can help with this.) If you choose to charge for your e-book, you will need to offer an e-commerce website (we can recommend a local web host that can handle this service.) With a little time and effort, you can also offer your e-book on different websites that host e-book sales.

Can I include my own artwork or photographs for my e-book?
Absolutely! FSDCo. will send you the exact specifications required for including your own artwork or photographs. We just ask that you highlight or bookmark where you would like these pieces inserted into your e-book.

What should I write my e-book about?
Of course you should write what you know. Maybe you have generations of family recipes that you want to put together in a comprehensive form, or maybe you would like to put your favorite photos in an e-book to share with everyone. Write something that will promote yourself or your business (people will see you as an expert in your field and go to your website or call you for more information and help.) An e-book doesn't have to be long, just informative or entertaining.

What are the steps to having my e-book published?
1. Write your e-book.
2. Organize any artwork or photographs that you wish to include.
3. Contact Fuzzy Slipper Design Co. for an e-book worksheet form. Fill out the form, submit and get your custom e-book quote.
4. Send text and artwork to FSDCo.
5. FSDCo. will produce your new e-book and supply your first proof.
6. On final approval FSDCo. will send your new e-book to you via e-mail. We will also supply you with a copy on CD FREE of CHARGE. (This is just incase it becomes damaged or lost on your computer.) We will also keep an archive of your e-book if you ever need it.

How can my e-book help my business?
With a few marketing tricks, you can help others while helping yourself:
?  Offer a free e-mail course or free e-book teaser to promote your services.
? Encourage those who have read your e-book to write a review. Be sure to post them on your website. This gives your readers a valuable opinion.
?  Include your e-book offer on every piece of marketing collateral. This will create website and e-mail traffic, hence more customer contacts.
?  Most people are curious about "Free" offers. If you offer a free e-book, be sure to mention your services, product and expertise several times. FSDCo. will also make sure your have active web links throughout your e-book. (So people can just "click" and be taken directly to your website.)
?  Write an effective sales letter or e-mail campaign offering your new e-book for a limited time (induces urgency.)
?  For more tips, please contact the professionals at FSDCo. We will get started on your new e-book today!