Ebooks -- Self-Publishing Your Way to Internet Success: Part 1 Writing A Successful Ebook

Author : Shelley Lowery
With today's advanced technology, it has never been any easier for anyone to self-publish their own ebook. What's more, you can create and market your own ebook (electronic book) for an unbelievably low price. Once you purchase an ebook compiler and create your ebook, you'll automatically have an entire stock of inventory on hand continuously. In addition, when you begin selling your ebook, you'll pocket nearly 100% of your profits for each sale.As you probably know, the Internet is all about information and automation. Internet users want information and they want it right now. That's why ebooks are considered to be the "perfect" online product. They provide Internet users with the information they desire and can be instantly downloaded.The key to writing a successful ebook is to write for your potential customer. In other words, you must provide your potential customers with the information they desire. I know, you're probably thinking, "how on earth do I know what my potential customers want?" Well, there are a number of ways you can learn exactly what they want. For example, visit some online discussion groups in the area of your expertise. Go through all of the posts and read all of the questions. If you see the same questions posted on several groups, then this should give you a good idea as to what your potential customers want. Visit forums, message boards, and newsgroups -- subscribe to email discussion lists -- visit Amazon.com to see the top selling books and see if you can develop your ebook accordingly.Once you've determined the focus of your ebook, your next step will be to break your subject down into about 10 - 12 different areas. Each area will represent a chapter. For example, if your ebook is focusing on dog grooming, your chapters might look something like this:Introduction to Dog Grooming
Dog Anatomy
Medical & Skin Problems
Bathing & Brushing techniques
Proper use and care of Equipment
Clipper & Scissoring techniques
Specific Breed Trims
Mixed Breed Trims
Safe Handling and Restraints
Rare Breed RecognitionOnce you have created your chapter titles, you can begin writing each individual chapter. When you begin writing, keep in mind, reading on a computer screen is much more difficult than reading from paper. It not only causes eyestrain, but it is also a much slower read. With this in mind, keep your writing to the point and avoid any filler information that really isn't necessary. Provide your readers with all of the information required for each chapter, but keep it as simple as possible.Write your text in small blocks and leave a space between each paragraph. Use an easy-to-read font such as Arial or Verdana and use black text on a white background. In addition, make sure you use plenty of white space. White space is the empty space between your paragraphs and around your text. You certainly don't want to overwhelm your readers with a solid page of black text. Not only does it look bad, but it certainly won't keep their interest.It is very important that you do everything you can to make your readers as comfortable as possible. If your text is difficult to read, your readers will not only become frustrated, but it will also make your ebook appear to be unprofessional. Your ebook should be well organized and enable your readers to easily locate important information.To spice up your ebook's appearance, you may want to add a colorful border, subject dividers and relevant images. In addition, enlarge your subtitles to enable your readers to easily recognize the beginning of each new section. By adding these extra touches to your ebook, you will not only improve your ebook's appearance, but it will also keep your reader interested.In part two of this series, we will focus on Ebook formats.Copyright © Shelley LoweryAbout the Author:Shelley Lowery is the author of the acclaimed web design course, "Web Design Mastery" (www.webdesignmastery.com) and "eBook Starter - Give Your eBooks the look and feel of a REAL book" (www.ebookstarter.com)Visit www.Web-Source.net to sign up for a complimentary subscription to eTips and receive a copy of Shelley's acclaimed ebook, "Killer Internet Marketing Strategies."You have permission to publish this article electronically, in print, in your ebook, or on your web site, free of charge, as long as the author bylines are included.
Category : Web Design

The Lowdown on Buyers of Structured Settlement Payments

Author : Joshua Shapiro
The selling of structured settlements is a fairly new practice, perhaps because this type of settlement arrangement was once unknown and is now becoming more and more common. As people win lawsuits or settle claims, this type of payment structure is often used because it is believed to offer more security to the person being awarded. However, a short time later, many of these people realize that periodic payments are not particularly beneficial. On the other hand, few people would turn down a lump sum of money. As people become more disenchanted with structured settlement payments, in steps buyers to take them off their hands and provide much needed cash.The buyers of structured settlement payments wear many hats. They may be large corporations or individuals that specialize in liquidating these types of assets. Some also buy annuities or provide settlement loans, while others only focus on structured settlement funding. Buyers of structured settlements do not fit into a generic mold or always have the same policies and procedures. In fact, companies may vary greatly from one to the next.Although the basic goal of buyers of structured settlements are generally the same, the means about coming to that end may be considerably different. Large companies tend to experience more bureaucracy while smaller companies tend to be somewhat more flexible. The goal is finding a company that fits your individual needs. Another important aspect is being sure of the integrity of the company being used. In this arena, many companies are believed to be unscrupulous. While this belief is unfounded, there are always a few bad apples in the bunch. For this reason, each company should be researched to be sure they are reputable and fair in their business dealings. This will be well worth the effort in the long run.To learn more about finding a buyer of a structured settlement payment, Joshua Shapiro recommends Structured Settlement Sell. Please see http://www.structuredsettlementsell.com/articles/advice/connect_with_a_buyer_of_struct.html for more information.
Category : Finance:Structured-Settlements

Stay at Home Moms Find Internet Income

Author : Denise Nuttall

Back in the 50s, when I was a child, my Grandmother stayed at home and took care of the family needs. She cooked, baked pies, and cookies, cleaned, kept her home immaculate all while wearing a dress and pumps. But, she never earned an income or handled any financial business that was, a mans business.My mother, on the other hand, worked outside of the home and was looked down on by all the other neighborhood moms. Mom did city payroll and her job was very demanding.It was up to us kids to do the housework and get meals started. Dad was a fireman so he was gone for 24hrs straight and had to have a second job on his days off to take up the financial slack from the low paying firemen job. The other moms felt my mother should be in the home taking care of her children and husband and that she did not need to work. Never mind, working made Mom a stronger female and take some of the burden off my Dad. Mom had a good job, but everyone would try to guilt her into quitting.When I married, in the 70s, I chose to stay home once the children arrived. My husband had a high risk job that took him away from home most of the week, and made big money. The moms in my neighborhood looked down on me because I did not have a job or career. Day care was not established yet, and God knows who would be watching your children. In social gatherings, women would come up to me and ask what I did for a living. I would respond that I was a stay at home mom, and all of the sudden you would have thought I had the plague. When the children went to school time, then I went to college to take classes. My husband was not thrilled. When the other women heard I was enrolled in college there was a new found acceptance. My family was not happy about the time away from them. Now I was guilted by sides, working moms and my family.Today my daughters have careers and are married. One is a working mom and the other has delayed having children because she cannot fit children into her career. The two income family is the norm now and the economics requires it. The working mom is torn between her family and job. The childless daughter is torn because she has delayed having children. My daughters are torn between work and family. Neither one of them wanted to be a full time home-maker nor could afford to not have an income.Now times are turning around. With the growth of the internet, and its acceptance as a shopping and information portal, more opportunities are opening up for women to stay at home and still earn an income. It is still a juggling act, families will always have demands. And in order to make a decent income on the internet, serious time must be spent on your business. But the internet is open 24hrs. a day, so schedules can be more flexible.So Moms, stay at home if you choose to, and earn internet income. Denise Nuttall owns the "Home Business Resource Directory" where you can find everything you'll ever need to start, run and grow a home business at: http://www.djnuttall-enterprises.com/

Category : Work at Home Moms

Fuselage Mounted Laser Vortex Enhancer Directed to Airfoils

Author : Lance Winslow
DARPA has developed a small laser cannon, just like Star Wars to use as a weapon in a fighter plane for air to air combat, destroying enemy missiles or perhaps using a combination later on of Argon or CO2 (depending on altitude) for close air support. Recently it was announced that they would put this new airborne laser system onto fighter jets. The system, which will go onto a fighter jet would be called the; “HELLADS” or High Energy Liquid Laser Area Defense System, it is being tested now. It would be a system based on Israel’s THEL system, which is a mobile “Tactical High Energy Laser.”I propose we have a set of tiny mirrors in front the leading edges of the wings of the aircraft redirecting the high-energy laser beam to areas above the wings and perhaps also onto other airfoils such as stabilizers and canards. This would blast the air and/or create vortex’s, which would enhance lift which would allow for mini-tornado sucking of air over the wing in critical high angle of attack situations. I propose to use this technique to enhance lift by creating miniature eddies or vortexes directly above the boundary layers above the surfaces of the airfoils.It would makes sense to prove concept to use the A-6 Intruder or the S-3 Viking since they are high-wing aircraft to start. The F-15 might be another good candidate if it works as well as the math shows. I further propose that this system would synchronize with the amount of air needed to maintain airflow needed in the intakes for air, wing lift and the thrust vectoring jets for stability. When not in use for evasive maneuvering the pole would retract into the nose of the aircraft.We need an off-shoot of this technology which is being tested by General Atomics and Lockheed to prove my concept will work. We can use redirected or reflected laser cannon beams to increase stability in transitional flight situations to prevent departure of the aircraft from flight, by changing the air around the airfoils and control surfaces, Think about it."Lance Winslow" - Online Think Tank forum board. If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; www.WorldThinkTank.net/wttbbs/
Category : Article Writing

Introduction To Autoresponders

Author : William Yost

If you've reached the point of exhaustion trying to keep up with
answering the mountain of emails that threatens to bury you
alive every single day, you're ready to learn about
autoresponders.

The bad news is that people expect prompt replies to their email
inquiries. However, unless you can figure out how to work
continual twenty-four hour shifts, or hire enough people to
constantly monitor incoming emails (while they're eating up your
revenue), you have a problem. The good news is an autoresponder
is an inexpensive - or even free - method of quickly responding
to emails. What these programs do is automatically respond to
incoming emails as soon as they are received.

Emails are essential to your business for many different
reasons. Most importantly, these invisible email voices give you
their feedback about your website - for free! However, if you
spend all your working hours answering these emails, how are you
supposed to run your business? The answer is simple: use
autoresponders. Autoresponders are programs that automatically
respond to your emails without you so much as having to click on
your mouse.

There are a number of good reasons why you need an autoresponder
besides just answering your email. For example, autoresponders
can be used if you need a way to send information about your
services or products, price lists, or if there are repeated
questions asked across large numbers of emails. Maybe you want
to offer your site visitors a special bonus of some kind, such
as advice or relevant articles. All of this can be handled by an
autoresponder. Additionally, you can advertise your business and
then build stable relationships with your customers by using
autoresponders.

Autoresponder programs vary from software that runs with your
email program to a specialized script that runs on your web
hosting company's server. This kind of script may use a web page
form or simply operate with your email account. This kind of
script is programmed to send out a standardized message whenever
an email is received. The message is sent to a particular script
or email address.

Some autoresponders can do more than simply send out
standardized messages. They can send out an unlimited number of
follow-up messages sent at predetermined interval of time. For
example, you can set your autoresponder to send out a new
message every day for as long a period as you desire.

There are numerous companies who offer autoresponders free of
charge. Your website hosting company often provides
autoresponders as a free service. If this is not the case with
your web hosting company, there are numerous companies who offer
this service for a small fee, or free of charge, providing you
attach an advertisement for their company to your emails.

To personalize your autoresponder messages, you can attach a
signature. Signatures in this case are much like business cards.
You can include your name, company, all your contact numbers and
addresses, and a brief message.

It's a good idea to attach a signature to every email that is
sent out. This works as a repeated reminder of your business
identity every time a customer sees it. The more they look at
your signature, the more likely your company will spring to mind
when your particular service or product is needed.

You can create a standardized signature that every employee in
your business uses, or you can go wild, and let every staff
member create their own personal signature. Of course, like
everything in life, there are some rules and guidelines to
creating a personal signature.

Keep the length of your signature between four to six lines of
text, with no more than 70 characters in a single line. Make
sure that your email program does not cut off your text! The
content should include your name, your company name, your email
address, fax number, and any other contact details, such as 800
numbers. Lastly, always include a short personal message about
your company. It should be a subtle sell of your services or
your products, and possibly your company's reliability and
longevity.

Another specialized use of autoresponders is to create courses
that you can then offer your site visitors for free. You must
choose a topic in which you are an expert and that precisely
targets your potential customers.

Once you have carefully chosen your subject, divide it into a
number of different sub-topics. Then offer your site visitor a
free 10 or 15 day course, each day offering a different
sub-topic. The first topic should always be a welcome message to
your site visitor and an explanation about what is to follow.
Your explanation should be enticing, getting the point across
that you are offering free, quality information that your target
audience will find of great value.

With every lesson, include the number of the lesson, the topic
title, information about your company and its services or
products. At the end, include a few blurbs about the next lesson
to entice the subscriber to continue on.

Make sure each topic is packed with essential and valuable
information, and leaves the visitor lusting to know more.
Otherwise, you may lose them in the very beginning.

Of course, you have to write up your course before you can offer
it. Once you have done this, and gone over the material
carefully, employing a professional writer or editor if
necessary, you must transfer your text to your autoresponder.

There are a number of free autoresponders you can use. Try
http:/www.getresponse.com, or http://www.fastfacts.net. Or go
onto Google and you will find a long list of free autoresponder
companies. Then sign-up for your chosen autoresponder. Once you
do, you will receive instructions as to how to set it up and
transfer your text.

Email is an excellent marketing tool; it is inexpensive and it
is fast. Use it to advertise your business by choosing your
email address carefully. Your website should contain different
email addresses for different contact requests. For example, use
info@yourdomain.com for information requests, or
sales@yourdomain.com for questions about sales. It's a good idea
to set up one for the owner, such as president@yourdomain.com.
This presents your company in a personal, approachable light and
insures that direct contact is provided.

Autoresponders are an effective and powerful marketing tool,
allowing you to make contact with thousands of potential
customers. This is an invaluable asset considering how many
potential customers you usually have contact with before you
make an actual sale. Essentially, an autoresponser allows you to
automate part of your marketing campaign.

Category : Commentary

Los Angeles, CA Lorachell International Group is Pleased to Announce Wholly Owned Subsidiary Bumperbib Inc. is Pursuing an Initial Public Offering

Author :

CEO Eric Stevens and VP of Business Development Al Roganti met with a Securities Firm and Transfer Agent on August 27, 2004. Both men were well received by these companies as talks encompassed all aspects of the Initial Public Offering. Emerging from hours of meetings, the decision was made that Bumperbib Inc. was the most viable candidate for an Initial Public Offering. They have further plans to spin off additional subsidiaries of Lorachell International Group in the future. Al Roganti, VP of Business Development stated, This is in complete alignment with our current goals. We look forward to taking Bumperbib Inc. to the next level, and we believe private placement alone will not fulfill our financial goals to distribute this product to large chain retailers and the marketing machine needed behind it. I was impressed by Erics vision for the conglomerate, and I am charged with making the strategic alliances to fulfill that vision by establishing value for our current and future shareholders.Al Roganti continued to state, I brought Greg Lister into the company based on his sales and marketing background. We need to have the tools to fulfill contracts he initiates with his alliances in the Automotive Aftermarket Parts Industry.Eric Stevens CEO stated, We are looking forward to earning investor confidence through this product and others. Increasing value to our current and future shareholders secures our place in the Aftermarket Parts Industry and enabling us to grow our other subsidiaries, allowing us to roll out share dividends as our other companies are offered. We are also currently looking for an Investors Relations person to keep our investors informed and have their voice be heard.Bumperbib Inc. was established in 2003 as a company dedicated to bringing their invention to the Automotive Aftermarket Parts Marketplace. Patent pending Invention, the Bumperbib is the product of efforts by co inventors, Eric Stevens and James Lupold to invent a product aimed at protecting the rear bumper and the owners clothes when loading/unloading their Automobile or SUV. Admitted to the USPTO and Foreign patent Offices via legal counsel, The Bumperbib was awarded provisional patent and patent pending status based on research and filings.The BumperBib was first manufactured in Van Nuys, Ca. by an outsourced company for purposes of Prototypes and initial entrance in to the public marketplace. The BumperBib product was well received by consumers and CEO Eric Stevens found alternative manufacturers in Mexico and Asia. Bumperbib Inc. has currently contracted a company in Asia to manufacture the Bumperbib in large quantities. The companys output potential is 1,250,000 units per year. Bumperbib Inc. will be taking first delivery of the product in November 2004 with subsequent shipments every 30 days thereafter. It is for reason of cost savings Bumperbib Inc. has chosen to have this product manufactured overseas. Lorachell International Group, The Parent Company, plans to use this increase in profit margins to build its other 5 subsidiaries, while maintaining a positive ledger in Bumperbib Inc. financial standings. Bumperbib Inc is still in negotiations with a manufacturer in Mexico as a second source of product. We are looking forward to completing a contract with the company this month. Eric Stevens CEO stated, In this case, redundancy is a needed factor in our success. Based on The BumperBibs first exposure to the marketplace the consumer wants this product. We must provide a level of service to keep our customers coming back. We aim to fulfill our customers needs by having an additional source of product 5 hours away from our warehouse, rather than 3 weeks away by boat. We have planned for the contingency of requiring additional product while not committing ourselves to having a large inventory on hand. The cost savings can be utilized to increase our market share and reach new customers.&quot;We have requested membership with SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association), and entrance to the SEMA show in November, additionally our product will be at the SEMA show through our Alliances if time does not permit establishing our own booth.We are also looking at placement at additional Auto show venues including The Los Angeles Auto Show in January 2005.In addition, we are proactively distributing information to potential clients and securing advertising properties to advertise to the general public. Our media campaign will commence in November 2004 in periodicals and on cable television networks in an effort to promote Holiday sales. Additional information will be released in a timely manner in accordance with SEC rules and regulations.About Bumperbib Inc. Bumperbib Inc is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lorachell International Group. The BumperBib product is a patented product designed and manufactured by Eric Stevens and Jim Lupold. The BumperBib protects you from dirt and grime when unloading packages our of the rear cargo area. In addition, the BumperBib protects your rear bumper from scratches and damage. Easily storable, washable, and with installation of the product requiring no tools, The BumperBib promises to be an easy addition to the car care market.For more information on The BumperBib please visit &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bumperbib.com" target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.bumperbib.com</a> , or &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.lorachell.com" target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;www.lorachell.com</a>Lorraine Stevens818-346-0949Fax: 818-346-0892e-mail protected from spam bots

Category : General Site Promotion

A Different Place...

Author : Danielle Hollister
I wish we had met 20 years ago...
A different place, a different time
when I actually had a chance
for you to be mine...Although we cannot change
what brought us together today,
I don't know why it is so hard
for me to think about walking away...From you and from us... despite
the obstacles that stand in the way
of our chance to become something
more than just yesterday -I believe in love at first site
as silly as it sounds...
I never actually realized that
that until you came around...With your unmistakable smile,
quick wit and flattery
like the devilish look in your eyes
whenever you see me...I know it's real and
I know I'm not alone
in feeling so strongly
that you'll never be gone...Entirely from my life
no matter what it takes
for you and me to be together
I think we'll always make...Up a reason to see each other,
an excuse to escape to
be together anywhere
any time - we will doWhat we feel we need
to be with one another
Regardless of how short
our time is together...The quality in moments
between you and me
is something most people
only dream they will see...Once in this lifetime...
No matter how late
when love like ours arrives
It has to be FATE...I thought I had lived
before I met you
but the truth is
I honestly had no clue...About what love means
or how it's supposed to be...
I settled for less, for men
who were not good to me.I thank God for you
even if we have to secretly date
for another 20 years...
I know it will be worth the wait...Resource Box - © Danielle Hollister (2004) is the Publisher of BellaOnline Quotations Zine - A free newsletter for quote lovers featuring more than 10,000 quotations in dozens of categories like - love, friendship, children, inspiration, success, wisdom, family, life, and many more. Read it online at - http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art8364.asp
Category : Auctions

Bluetooth - Description

Author : Jeremy Maddock
Buletooth is a telecommunications technology that allows computers, mobile phones, PDAs, and other enabled devices to connect wirelessly over short distances, and exchange digital information. Bluetooth connections take place over a 2.4 GHz frequency, and have a range of approximately 10 meters (33 feet).
Ericsson, Intel, Nokia, and Toshiba jointly developed the Bluetooth technology, and it was first made available in 2001. About the Author
Jeremy Maddock is the owner of a quickly growing telecommunications industry news website.
Category : Management

Arthritis and Joint Pain: Causes, Symptoms, Home Remedies

Author : Dr John Anne
Arthritis is an inflammation of one or more joints caused by the wear and tear injury or any infection. This inflamed condition of the joints is mostly seen in the elderly people. It comes from two Greek words, athron meaning joints and itis meaning inflammation. It affects almost half of the population of the world. About 50 million people in the United States suffer from one or the other type of arthritis. It is more common than cancer and heart problems. In brief we can say that it is the condition that affects the health of the bone joints in the body.Arthritis refers to the more than 100 distinct diseases that cause pain and swelling, and limit movement in joints and connective tissue . The common types of arthritis are-OsteoarthritisRheumatoid arthritisGoutOsteoarthritis results from the loss of bone tissue from the joints and is also known as degenerative arthritis. It mostly occurs with the preceding age. Rheumatoid arthritis affects the people above the age of 40. It is more dangerous than osteoarthritis as it affects the ligaments and tendons that join the bones and muscles. Gout mostly affects men who are above the age of 40 years and is caused by the excess accumulation of uric acid in the spaces between the joints causing intense pain and inflammation of the joints.The various symptoms of arthritis are:Joint painSwelling of jointsLimitation of movementSwelling of jointsStiffness of the jointsThere are many types of arthritis and each of them has a different cause of occurrence.The common causes of arthritis are:Obesity and overweightPreceding ageHeredity factorsHormonal changesWeather changesExcessive acid in the bodyNutrient deficienciesHome remedies for ArthritisTwo teaspoons of lemon juice and a teaspoon of honey taken in a cup of warm water twice daily is highly beneficial for the treatment of arthritis.Half teaspoon of turmeric powder taken with warm water twice a day is also effective in curing arthritis.Application of hot packs and ice packs for 10 minutes also provides relief from joint pains.Drinking alfalfa tea twice daily is also beneficial for the treatment of arthritis.Drink some radish juice with sugar added to it.Soak Spiegel seeds in water, make a poultice and apply it on the joints for immediate relief from pain.Natural Solution: Arthcare Oil - An Anti-inflammatory Herbal massage oil. http://www.ayurvediccure.com/arthcareoil.htmArthcare is an anti-inflammatory herbal oil which not only gives relief from arthritis pain but also strengthens the bone tissues, the skeletal and the neuromuscular systems, giving a comfortable movements of joints and muscles.JOINT PAINJoint pain is on of the symptoms of arthritis. It affects one or more joints. Many types of injuries or conditions can cause it. Joint pain can also be caused by the inflammation of the bursae known as bursitis. The bursae are fluid-filled sacs that cushion and pad bony prominences, allowing free movement of muscles and tendons over the bone.The other causes of joint pain are:Joint injuryInfections like viral infections, bacterial infections etc.Joint strainsAuto-immune diseasesNervous system disorderHome remedies for Joint PainWarm baths is the highly beneficial water treatment for the joint pains.Drink 15 grams of fresh bathu juice daily with an empty stomach without adding any salt or sugar to it.Massaging the affected area with any oil will provide relief from the pain.Drink a cup of papaya seed tea six or seven times daily for two or three weeks for relief from joint pain.Eat porridge of 2 teaspoonfuls of winter cherry with ghee and molasses with an empty stomach for 15 days.Diet also plays an important role in the treatment of arthritis and joint pain. Improvement in the digestion and metabolism of the body is very important for the treatment. Heavy meals, meat and fish, sour fruits and fried foods should be avoided, as they are difficult to digest. Consumption of rice during nighttime should be avoided. Among fruits bananas are considered best as they provide strength to the joints and grease them. Carrot juice is highly beneficial as it strengthens the ligaments. Besides diet rest is also important for the patients suffering from arthritis and joint pain.Natural Solution: Arthcare Oil - An Anti-inflammatory Herbal massage oil.Arthcare is an anti-inflammatory herbal oil which not only gives a relief from joint pains but also strengthens the bone tissues, the skeletal and the neuromuscular systems, giving a comfortable movements of joints and muscles.Visit http://www.ayurvediccure.com for Natural Home Remedies for Various Ailments, Diet, Lifestyle, Causes and Symptoms, Natural Herbal Remedies and Treatment by HerbsArthcare Oil - Within minutes it removes the terrible persistent misery due to Arthritis and Joint Pain http://www.ayurvediccure.com/arthcareoil.htmBrings relief from backaches, muscular strains, rheumatic pains, joint pains etc.Read more about Arthritis at http://www.ayurvediccure.com/arthritis.htm
Category : College