7 tips for writing your first Kindle book

From Copyblogger:

A Kindle book doesn’t have to be mega-long. 10,000 words is a good length; some books are even shorter. 

Writing a book is like creating a series of blog posts around one theme. Each blog post becomes a chapter that builds on the previous chapter. 

I can’t tell you that writing your first book is easy, but with some help just about any good content creator can do it. Here are my 7 most useful tips:

1. Write for one reader. When you know your ideal reader, you know how much she already knows. You can avoid boring her with obvious information; you can use a dash of the humor she appreciates; and you can provide exactly the information she’s looking for.
2. Choose a topic you know well. Having to do research will considerably slow you down.
3. Outline your book. I used old-fashioned index cards on which I wrote down the What, Why, and How for each chapter. It helped me stay on track.
4. Use a straightforward headline for the title, like 7 Days to Reaching a [Specific Goal]. My book describes a simple 6-step process for writing web copy.
5. Write the book’s sales page before you start writing. It helps you remember exactly what benefits you want to deliver to your readers.
6. Find a few friendly readers who match your ideal reader profile and give them your first draft. Not only will they help make your book better, it will also boost your confidence.
7. Find a writing buddy or a coach. Writing a book can feel scary, terrifying even. Talking to someone who understands will help you overcome fear.