The Short eBook Playbook

How to Write, Publish, and Sell a Short eBook That Earns While You Sleep — in 30 Days, Without Spending $2,000 on a Course.

Look, I'll keep this simple.

If you've been thinking about writing an eBook, but you're tired of being sold $2,000 author courses, six-figure-success fantasies, and 80,000-word manuscript "advice" from people who've never actually published anything — this book is for you.

It's a straightforward playbook. 16,000 words. About 90 minutes to read. Every chapter is a step in the actual process of going from blank page to published, selling eBook in roughly 30 days.

I've been writing and selling short eBooks for over ten years. Some made decent money. Some flopped. The flops taught me more than the wins. This book is everything I wish someone had told me on day one.

This isn't a course. It isn't a coaching funnel. It isn't a fantasy.
It's a playbook. You read it, you do the work, you publish a book. That's the deal.

What You'll Learn

How to find a topic that's already selling (the 4-signal validation method that saves you months of wasted writing)
How to define the one specific reader your book is for — and why generic books always fail
The title and subtitle formulas that actually make readers click
How to outline a book so the writing practically does itself
The "fast and ugly" drafting method — especially useful if you have ADD, chronic illness, or just hate writing
A three-pass editing system using free tools (no $1,500 editor required)
Cover design options from $0 to $200 — and why this is the one place worth spending money
Pricing strategy, royalties, and the difference between Amazon and direct sales
How to launch with zero audience and still get reviews on day one
Amazon Ads on a $5–$10/day budget without losing your shirt
How a library of short books compounds into real income
A complete day-by-day 30-day action plan

Who This Book Is For

First-time authors who want a real income asset, not a literary trophy
Bloggers, niche site owners, and coaches productising their expertise
Side-hustlers and retirees looking for flexible income
Anyone burned by overpriced courses who just wants the truth

And Who It's Not For

Aspiring novelists — this is non-fiction strategy
People expecting overnight riches — this is real work
Anyone wanting daily hand-holding — this is a playbook, not a coaching program

What's Inside

16 chapters plus a bonus toolkit:

The Short eBook Mindset
Finding a Topic That's Already Selling
Defining Your One Reader
Crafting a Title That Sells on the Shelf
Building an Outline That Writes Itself
Writing the First Draft (Even If You Hate Writing)
Editing Without Spending a Fortune
Cover Design Without Being a Designer
Formatting for Kindle, Print, and Direct Sales
Pricing Strategy
Where to Sell — Amazon vs Direct vs Both
The Launch Plan for People With No Audience
Amazon Ads on a Beginner Budget
Building a Library That Compounds
Common Mistakes and How to Recover
Your 30-Day Action Plan
Bonus: Resources, Tools, and Templates

About Rob

I'm an old-school online marketer, niche site builder, and indie publisher. South African by background, Canadian by postcode, mid-sixties, with fibromyalgia, ADD, and two dogs I love embarrassingly much.

I write the way I talk. I admit to my failures. My first ever eBook sold twelve copies in three years — yes, twelve — and I'll tell you exactly what I did wrong on page two of this book.

My golden rule is "do as I say, don't do as I do." I'll teach you the right way, then admit where I cut corners myself. Because finished beats perfect, every single time.

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My Honest Guarantee

Read the book. If you don't think it's worth what you paid, email me within 30 days and I'll refund you. No forms. No interrogation. No questions about what you "tried." Just a refund.

I trust you. You trust me. That's how this works.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the book?

About 16,000 words. Roughly 90 minutes to read. Designed to be finished in one or two sittings.

What format do I get?

A PDF you can read on any device, print if you want, and keep forever. An .epub version is available on request.

Do I really need to write a 16,000-word book myself?

No — your book can be longer or shorter. The principles work for short eBooks from about 8,000 to 25,000 words. The methods scale up if you want to write longer books later.

Will this work if I have no audience?

Yes. Chapter 12 is specifically a launch plan for people with zero audience. You don't need a list, a blog, or a following to start.

Will I get rich from this?

Probably not from book one. The honest truth is that real money comes from compounding — book two, book three, book five. Anyone telling you book one will replace your salary is lying to you. This book tells you the truth.

Is there an upsell into a course?

No. The book is the product. Full stop.

What if I have ADD or a chronic illness and struggle to finish things?

I do too. The book addresses this directly in Chapter 6. The methods are designed for real humans with real limitations, not for productivity superhumans.

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