It does not have to end like that.  The writing process itself can actually be very simple - if you stay organized and focused.  

Let's look at some tips to get you started so you can learn how to write an ebook.

Step 1.  Research

Look around you.  Do you see a hungry market?  Find out what people want to know.  Visit forums, see what questions are being asked, what topics are being discussed. What are people buying?

Step 2.  Identify Your Niche

Decide on the specific topic of your ebook. Know who your target audience is.  Know and understand what your target audience is seeking.

Step 3.  Complete an Outline

Put together an outline and/or a Table of Contents, preferably both.  I find I am much more organized if I assemble both ahead of time.  The Table of Contents falls right into place if you have completed your outline properly. Have an outline for each chapter you write.

Step 4.  Do Your Research

The internet is an excellent place to do your research.  Beware that you do not fall into the endless void of research only.  You are on a mission - to complete your ebook.  

Step 5.  Fill in the Blanks

Use the information and data you gathered during your research phase. Add that to your previously completed outline and you are ready to just start writing.

It really is that easy.

And remember, the number of pages you end up with are dependent on the topic.  You may have knowledge that someone is willing to pay for just so they save time and/or money in the long run.  If your ebook is 40 pages, but covers your subject in depth, then great.

Learning how to write an ebook is much easier if you just start your research and begin writing.  To help you get a solid, running start, check out this excellent resource - How to Write and Publish Your Own Ebook in as Little as 7 Days.  

For new and experienced marketers alike, this year's Thirty Day Challenge begins August 1.  Don't miss the opportunity to learn from the best – at no cost.  Yes, you read that correctly!

Ed Dale and his team spend one entire month each year putting out some of the best training that can be found anywhere on the internet.  All you have to do is log in and learn with the rest of us.

This year's challenge is to make $1.00 USD. Why only $1.00?  Because the feeling of successfully completing this goal can offer the encouragement to continue with your online endeavors.  Once you feel that success, you want more.  Earning $1.00 reminds us to chunk it off, and take things one step at a time.

Too many times, people fail simply because of the information overload.  And I have to admit, I fell into that trap.  Not only did I feel like I had to know everything, but I also felt like I had to master it before I could begin to implement anything.

It became a Catch 22 situation.  I can laugh now, but at the time I became so frustrated that I almost quit.

So, do yourself a favor.  Learn from the best.  Head on over to the Thirty Day Challenge, and get started with the pre-season lessons.   You still have time.

You might think that experienced gardeners already know how to garden. So, why would they purchase an ebook?

Think about it. If you have a group of people passionate about their gardens, you have a group that wants to find the best way, the most innovative way to continue with their craft. Gardeners want the biggest, brightest, healthiest crop – whether they are growing flowers or vegetables.

Enter the term gardening in the Wordtracker tool. An estimated 1,739 daily searches occur each day for that term. That's pretty good. You definitely have people searching for that term. It is true, that you also have a great deal of competition on Google from that term. But, later we will get into marketing your ebook and how to use long-tail keywords.

Maybe you have an interest in a smaller niche of gardening. Do you have a prize rose garden collection? Do you grow herbs? Do you plan a garden specifically to attract butterflies? These and many more areas of gardening can be used to create your own ebook.

So, start writing. Put that pen to the paper, your fingers to the keyboard. Whatever writing method works for you, use it. Just start writing.

You are going to do some keyword research. It may seem awkward initially, but it will get easier for you. I use the method that is taught by Ed Dale and his group in the Thirty Day Challenge.

Simply put, you are going to enter your topics into a keyword research tool. This accomplishes two things:

1. Are people searching for your topic?
2. How many people are searching for your topic?

By learning those two things, you then know if you should proceed with your chosen topic. The resulting search numbers may be too high. In that case, you should narrow your focus down a bit more. If the numbers are too low, your focus may be too narrow, or a market does not currently exist for that topic.

There are numerous online keyword research tools, but most of the free versions are based on either Wordtracker or Overture. Overture is now owned by Yahoo, but is no longer kept updated. The Wordtracker tool is current and updated continuously.

With Wordtracker, you have two choices. You can use the free version, or you can purchase a subscription. The free version is good, and it does provide up to 100 search terms along with an estimated daily search volume. The paid version will provide you with thousands of results.

Start with the free version. Then, as you become familiar with the keyword research process, move onto the full paid version.

Think again! The ebook market continues to grow stronger each and every year. More and more people are realizing the value contained within the digitally produced ebook. The average person is learning that many topics are covered in a depth that is difficult to find in the mass-marketed hardbacks distributed by the publishing companies.

A well-written ebook is fresh and powerful. As a writer, you are provided with a venue allowing creative expression that was not previously so readily available. Now you can sit at your computer and share your thoughts and expressions with a group of readers that share your same passions and interests.

And if you already have an online business, then you can use ebooks to further build your business and increase profits. You can use ebooks to promote your business by educating people with the knowledge you already have. As a business owner, you can use this venue to let the world know about your specific products and/or services!

Ebooks will also help you get your name and your company's name better known. You become established as an expert in your field. Customers will be drawn to your site because they trust that you are an expert in that particular area.

Sound good? Well, let's get started.

Let's assume that you have no idea what topic you will use. So, you are going to start by looking around for ideas. Basically, you are going to check different sources to find out what people are asking. You are going to learn what people are talking about, what problems they have, and what kind of answers they want.

It is easier than it sounds. No, you don't have to spend months doing this step. Initially, it may take you longer if you are new to this. But, you will quickly get the hang of it. Soon, you will know exactly what to do.

Start by listing every subject that personally interests you. Just write down the ideas. Let your creativeness flow.

Your research does not have to be completed online, and for some subjects it is better if you use other sources.

You can get ideas from talking with your friends and family. Are you going to your local bookstore? Then stop and check out the magazine rack. Look at the headlines. Is there a niche topic that is covered in one or more magazines?

Online, there are hundreds of places to get ideas. In fact, you can easily become quite overwhelmed. Some of the best places to check can be found listed on Rob's blog. He has compiled a list of 47 different niche market research sites where you can go to find out what people are talking about and what they are looking for. I frequently refer to this list. Some of my favorites include About, Amazon, Ebay, and of course Google. The sites listed there will definitely get you started.

Just keep looking and listening. Keep a notebook with you at all times. Jot down anything that has the potential to be your next ebook.