Archive for June 5th, 2008

Top Massage Therapy Schools

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

I’m thinking about a change in career. I’ve had enough of the rat race, and want to try something different - something more positive. I’ve been checking out some top massage therapy schools.
In particular, Atlanta School Of Massage might be good. I live close enough, and my budget might just manage it, if I make a few adjustments and tighten my belt for a while.
It seems like the life of a massage therapist would be good for me. I’d be helping people with their health and stress, and I could make my own hours. Freedom is important.

How to choose the right subject for your E-book

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

E-books are just electronic versions of regular books or journals but they frighten people if you suggest writing one. The structure isn't that difficult if you just follow the information detailed in this article. If you are afraid to write your own work then why not employ someone to do this for you; alternatively use them for research purposes for extra material.

We all have areas where we are knowledgeable and this is the place researching your e-book so start by writing some articles to gauge interest in the subject; because if there is an interest, people will pay. By writing the articles it provides practice and they are easier to do but they can also be used later to help promote your book in all sorts of online areas. If these articles are sent to article directories, within a short space of time you should have a very good idea how many people have shown an interest and can estimate how successful it will be.

Writing the articles should help you work out in your head just how you want the e-book to look when it is complete. The most common way t structure a book is by having an introduction, then the content of the book with a concluding section but a resources area can be worthwhile too. You can also increase the value of the book by adding some bonus material or sections.

Once each article is written, place it into the e-book so you will have a better idea of how long it will be. E-Books are shorter than print books with the optimum length being around 50 pages so stick to the topic, and offer good, useful information. People do not like reading on compute screens so prefer to have shorter books that do not drift from the subject. In online studies including mcp training, this structure is preferred because it is concise.

If you want to give further value to your e-book then why not research some additional information which you can add as a bonus. Your bonus material could include a small report (just write two or three additional articles), checklists, or add templates. Although one word of warning; make this content relevant to what the e-book is about.