The world of e-book publishing is full of new authors. While publishing your own digital book is certainly a great way to make extra money, this does not mean that all titles are guaranteed to generate interest and profit. The sad fact is that most will not. Fortunately, there are a number of steps you can take to increase the likelihood of success in these endeavors.

Make sure you have a good cover

Surprisingly, most readers are in the habit of judging books by their covers. This makes your headline and cover art incredibly important. Although your book is available in physical copies, this art will be visible along with the title, your information, a summary of the story, and one or two editorial or review comments.

You might be tempted to design this on your own by putting pen to page or using your own graphic design skills. If you’ve spent time as a professional graphic artist, this might not be a bad idea. However, if his scope of expertise is drawing doodles on paper napkins in restaurants, he definitely wants to outsource this task or at least try another method. She wants her cover to look professional and clearly convey the emotions of his story. If you manage to do both, this image or collection of images will attract readers who are likely to enjoy a positive review of your work.

Create a captivating summary

Every good story has a strong plot and a great backstory. It also has an impressive cast of colorful characters that readers can hate, fall in love with, empathize with, and relate to. Don’t use your jacket summary to talk about each and every one of these things. Instead, determine what the main point of the story is and see how you can summarize it without revealing too many details or overcomplicating things. Keep it clear, concise, and yet packed with strong imagery. Avoid using this as a place to display your fancy prose. Don’t use words you don’t need and edit your jacket summary relentlessly before submitting it.

Invest in a professional editor

There are a few things that distinguish truly memorable ebooks from those that swamp or garner no attention at all. These are:

– Strong stories and characters.

– An ability to deliver

– Great cover art

– Diligent editing

Don’t think that you can possibly spot all your grammatical errors on your own or that you’ll be able to single-handedly perfect the flow of the world. Always give your work a second set of eyes. If you can afford it, consider hiring a professional editor. If you can’t, see if your family and friends will give you a review. Be willing to accept any advice you are given and avoid rushing to post before the product is really polished.

add images

Learn how to take great photos, team up with a popular illustrator, improve your graphic design skills, or sign up for photography courses. Take into account the fact that people are incredibly visually oriented. Adding photos or other images to your jacket cover or pages will definitely make your final product stand out.