So you have decided to write an ebook. You have completed your due diligence. You have selected an appropriate topic. You have determined that there is an audience for your subject. You have researched the competition and have determined that you can find a niche in this market.
Now you need the material for your book. This is one of the top stumbling blocks for first time writers. Actually, even experienced writers. Relax, take a deep breath. It is not that difficult. In-fact, the more you think outside the box, the more enjoyable the experience will be.
For the sake of this article, lets say you are writing copy for and ebook on diabetic dogs.
Where can we find information on diabetic dogs? Well, the first place I imagine everyone would probably go is the Internet. Google it up, right! Well sure, that it is the first place I would start. In researching this article, that is what I did. I had 286,000 hits. Wow! Plenty of information. The problem is, it is easily accessible to everyone. What would be great for us, is sources of information that are not as easily accessible.
Here is a list of ways that I would start finding great content.
The Library
One forgotten source of information is your local library. I am constantly amazed at the plethora of information at the library that is not available on the Internet. This is pure gold! You have information that is not readily available to Internet junkies!
Magazines and Newsletters
If I were researching diabetic dogs, I would also look for magazines marketed towards veterinarian medicine. I would contact the magazine and order any back issues dealing with my subject. I would digest the information and rewrite the content where the average dog owner could understand it.
Interviews
How about talking to a local veterinarian? I would say the odds are, that if you have decided to write an ebook on diabetic dogs, you probably already have a dog... and a veterinarian. Call him or her up, and ask if you can make an appointment to learn more about your subject of interest. If they balk, just pull out the yellow pages and call someone else.
Personal Experience
You either have this, or you don't. If you do, great! More pure gold for your book. If not, find someone who does have experience dealing with diabetic dogs. You will find that most people love to talk about their experiences or hobbies.
The bottom line is, think out of the box. Look for information that is not as accessible to the person who just sits behind the keyboard.
