Those who have learned to manage small money will be able to move to a larger amount. Who knows how to make a million, can make a billion. Let's look at a practical example. American Amanda Hawking made a million dollars in just one year. The girl achieved this at the age of 26. Her experience allows her to come up with step-by-step instructions for achieving a goal.
Instructions
Step 1
Find out which e-books are selling the most. So far, people have not completely abandoned paper books. Some people prefer to read in electronic form only books on certain topics. You have to find out what these topics are. To do this, find the sales statistics of the largest online bookstores.
Step 2
Consider a sequel book series. If the first buyers like your work, they will make repeat purchases. It's hard to make a billion from just one-time sales. Therefore, count on constant lovers of your creativity.
Step 3
Write the first few books. Let your friends read them. Amanda Hawking rewrites books several times until she reaches a version that suits her. Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol, Victor Hugo and other authors did the same. Take your creativity seriously.
Step 4
Get in touch with major publishers that publish data on new e-books in their online stores. Such sites are advertised and already have an audience of regular customers. Find out on what conditions cooperation with authors is carried out. Enter into contracts and place your books for sale through publishers' websites.
Step 5
Once you're sure your books are selling well, start a blog. Write about your work and chat with fans. Make sure that a link to your site is placed in all books and on the websites of publishers. Create social media profiles from where you attract people to blog. Explore and use other progressive self-promotion techniques.
Step 6
Collect annual sales statistics for your books. Amanda Hawking made a million selling books at prices ranging from $ 0.99 to several dollars per book. Now she can calculate how many new books need to be published and at what price in order to earn a billion in a certain period. You will also be able to draw up a real business plan when you get your sales statistics.