Have you always wanted to be an author? Whether it be publishing a full on novel, your autobiography, or a how-to manual, you can do it very easily with very little cost to you.

One of the easiest ways to publish your book is by creating an ebook. Ebooks are usually 20 - 40 pages long, however, you can make it as many pages as you want. There are no hard rules for creating an ebook. You can create your ebook in PDF format or executable file (Windows only) format for instant download to your customers. You can sell your ebook on eBay, create your own web site for it, or sell through web sites which specialize in selling digital products.

Many authors have become very successful selling their books in this format. Consumers like receiving their products right away. With ebooks, once they've paid for it, they can download it in a matter of seconds. All they will need is a PDF viewer or ebook reader and they are on their way. Ebooks are also easy to update which is a great incentive for customers if they purchase knowing that they will receive free updates.

If you prefer to sell your book as an actual, tangible product, you still have low cost options for self publishing. For example, you can publish your book for free using book publishing services you can find online. They produce your book when it is ordered and they receive a percentage of the purchase price you sell it for.

Publishing a book is also great for branding your business. It brings more exposure to your business and helps brand you as an expert in your field. Now is the time to start publishing. Take these low cost opportunities and get started with self publishing for yourself or your business.

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