FAQs on Selling Ebooks Online
let’s answer your queries
In this article, I have answered queries related to selling ebooks. I hope you will find it useful.
What formats should my ebook be in?
I mostly stick to PDF now. Before I used to sell using EPUB and KINDLE. But PDF works everywhere. If you are selling on Gumroad or any of your own store then sell in PDF version.
Do I need to have a published physical book to sell an ebook?
No. I sell very less physical books. But that has nothing to do with my ebook sales. Ebooks are digital products that can be distributed and sold online without the need for printing or physical distribution.
How do I price my ebook?
I always check the prices of my competitors. I make sure that my price doesn’t go above it. Your competitors know the best. See the range and choose the one. Read this article — Why I Price My Ebooks Below $9 on Amazon KDP
What type of ebook sells the most?
I have seen that genres like romance, mystery/thriller, business guides, self-help, and health/fitness are popular. But romance sells the most. Like crazy. Write romance only when you like the genre. Romance readers read a lot on average 3 books per month. They know if the writer has spent enough time and energy on their work or not. Read this article — What Kind of Content Sells Best on Amazon Kdp?
Do I need to have technical skills to sell ebooks?
I use Google Docs. Some use another kind of software. but when free is working why to pay? Google Docs allows you to convert the doc version to the PDF one. You can also use Calibre for that. The software is free. Keep formatting simple. Always.
Can you make money selling ebooks?
I have been making money FULL-TIME selling ebooks. I used to write under multiple pen names and on multiple platforms. I have expanded my business on Gumroad. Now I have only two pen names. As I make massive sales from two genres only. Read this article — Earn $100 from writing shorts
How do I receive payments for eBook sales?
I receive using Payoneer and PayPal. It depends on the platform you are using. Most platforms have at least two options for you. So don’t worry. Amazon sends directly to the authors. Draft2Digital has PayPal and Payoneer. Gumroad has PayPal and Stripe.
How do I track the sales of my eBook?
Gumroad has very good analytics. I don’t use anything more than that.
How to sell ebooks without writing them?
Many have asked this question on Google. So I’ll answer it here. I strongly believe in them yourselves if you need returning customers. You’ll make more money in the long run. But in case you cannot then hire a Ghostwriter. You can do that on Fiverr. Avoid AI. Platforms don’t like AI-generated ebooks.
How much money can you make selling ebooks online?
Depends on various factors. I used to write more writing fiction. But now I have shifted my focus to non-fiction. So now I make a full-time income from non-fiction books. check my Gumroad Review. I have crossed $1500 in one of my stores. Gumroad is my side hustle only.
How to sell ebooks for free?
I use Amazon KDP, Draft2Digital, and Gumroad. They are free to use. Read this article — I Sell Ebooks on More Than 9 Platforms
How to market your ebook?
I use Amazon Ads but that’s rare now as I am shifting my focus more towards Gumroad. I use Medium, and Twitter for now. find your audience first and then start promoting your work. Make sure you give free samples before selling your ebooks. works best for me. Read this article — How to increase engagement on your articles
If you are interested in Gumroad Business then you can check out my ebook — Build Once, Sell Forever — How I Create & Sell Digital Products With Gumroad
