4 Mistakes To Avoid When Writing And Publishing Your Own eBook

When writing your eBook, there are common mistakes that must be addressed Prior to publishing. Following are four of the most common mistakes.

1. Providing Incorrect Or Outdated Content

Providing the correct information should be your utmost priority. The only exception to this is when you are writing an opinion based eBook, and in that case, there may not be too many facts to confirm.

A good way to avoid this mistake is to take the time to fully research all of the factual information to ensure that is, indeed, a fact prior to publishing your eBook. Searching for any news or changes that may have occurred during the writing period can be extremely important, especially if the information you provide is incorrect or outdated.

2. I, I, I....Too Many I's
In most cases, when writing an eBook, you will be writing in first person. This provides the opportunity to speak from your experience and provide advice when writing about a particular subject.

However, using 'I' to start every sentence or even every paragraph should be avoided. Take your time to change the wording throughout your eBook prior to publishing. The overuse of 'I' at the beginning of multiple sentences is one of the biggest mistakes when writing in first person.

3. Information Without Explanation
When writing your eBook, consider potential questions a reader may have. If you provide a resource or example, make sure you explain (in detail) what that resources or example is. For instance, if you refer to a specific website as a resource, provide all of the information needed about it. What products, services or information you can find, or should be looking for, when visiting the site, etc.

Taking your time to explain everything in detail can make a huge difference in how the reader feels about your eBook when they have finished reading it. Do not, under any circumstance leave the reader 'hanging' or feeling confused.

4. Spelling, Grammar & Wording Mistakes

Before publishing your eBook, have your work proofread by a minimum of two other people. One that is excellent in the area of spelling and grammar, and one that would fit into your target market category. This covers all bases prior to publishing.

The first proof reader is important for obvious reasons, and the second is just as important. They will be your source of feedback to ensure your eBook will be understandable by your customer. Focus your writing so that your points will be clearly understood by your readers. By doing so, you will have an acceptable eBook that others will be glad to refer to their friends and associates.