When I heard that Tim Ferriss was releasing an expanded and updated version of The 4-Hour Workweek (with 100 pages of new, cutting-edge content), I was super stoked. The original was one of the most inspirational books I’ve ever read, and I’d like to partly credit my lifestyle as it is now to Tim and the words in his book. So, I pre-ordered a copy of the new one.
Oh, and I also pre-ordered 9 other copies for all of you!
All 10 books were delivered to my front door this morning, and I’m so excited to announce that from now until after the new year, I’ll be giving away 9 copies of The 4-Hour Workweek for free! I’ll be giving them away here on the blog, to my fans on my Facebook Page, and I also have a special giveaway that is only for those of you who have subscribed to the RSS Feed, so make sure you subscribe to get more details about that later.
See, even Gizmo enjoys Tim Ferriss…
Before we get to any giveaways, I need your help…
Stuck in a Rut
As many of you know, I’ve been working on an eBook for the last couple of months. It’s done, but it just needs one more thing. A great title.
I originally had a title in mind, but after asking my Facebook fans for their opinion, I later learned that, well – it sucked. Thanks to those of you who enlightened me, seriously.
So – I’m stuck. I can’t give you access to the free eBook until I have a title, and I can’t launch the new design of my blog until the eBook is ready. This is why I’m asking for your help.
I need YOU to title my eBook.
In exchange for the perfect eBook title, I will not only pay to ship you a free copy of the new 4-Hour Workweek, but I’ll give you credit in the eBook, with a link to your website (if you have one and if it’s appropriate).
So please, read the description below of what the eBook is about, and leave a comment on this post with your best title. I’ll contact you via email if I select your title, so I know where to send you the goods. It doesn’t matter where you live, I’ll send it to you if you’re in Antarctica. 
Description:
The eBook is a 30-page, super-upgraded version of my 10-post series about “How to Write an eBook.” I’ve written a few more eBooks since writing that series, so this eBook goes even deeper into the details and includes new tips and tricks for publishing, automating and marketing a profitable eBook. More screenshots, more tools, more resources – everything you need to easily create an eBook for you and your website or blog.
The eBook also links to YouTube videos from my own YouTube channel that will walk you through, step-by-step, how to do many of the things I talk about.
If you’ve been on my blog for a while, you know that I like to keep things fairly simple, but include a ton of helpful tips and tricks to make your life easier. This eBook is no exception. To the few people I’ve shown the eBook to already, they tell me it has the same “easy to read, inspirational style of writing” as the blog.
Lastly, I emphasize the benefits of what writing an eBook can do for you and your website. For example, increasing your authority and reputation in your niche, getting more subscribers and potentially earning an extra income. I was trying to figure out a way to illustrate this thought in the title, but I had no luck. Maybe you can do better.
Here are a few pieces of advice I’d like to offer you to increase the chances that I’ll pick your title:
- I won’t pick titles that sound like they are “get rich quick” schemes or systems.
- The use of a “main title”, followed by a “subtitle” or “tagline” is encouraged, but not required.
- The title should address, in some way, that it’s about creating an eBook.
- Name it something that would make you want to get your hands on it.
Now, I realize that this eBook may not be for you, but even so, you can still help me with the title!
Thanks again for your help! You’ll know who the winner is when you see the eBook on the newly designed blog, once it’s up (unless I select your title, in which case, you’ll know beforehand).
So let’s see what you can come up with! Please leave a comment with your entry!
Cheers! Have a great weekend!
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Update (12/22/09): The title for the eBook has been chosen! I’m actually using a combination of a few of your suggestions, so I will be contacting those of you who were the first to say the certain parts that I used in the title, so I can get your contact information to send you the books. Thank you all so much for your titles. It makes me so happy to know there’s a number of you out there who will take the time to help me when I’m in need. I only hope the content of my free eBook will repay you all for your support.
So when will the new eBook debut and the new site design to go along with it? I may wait until the turn of the new year, once everyone get’s back into work mode and home from the holidays. We’ll see.
Thank you all again, and Happy Holidays to you and yours!
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I’ suggesting these tittles ” Creating the Killer E-book”
” The 101 of creating a profitable e-book”
Title: Getting your e-book right
Subtitle: Free resources publishing houses don’t want you to know
My attempt!
Title: The Ebook Toolkit
Subtitle: How to create your own eBook
Title: The Book of eBook
Subtitle: How To Write eBooks That Matter
Title: How to Publish, Automate and Market Your E-Book
Simple and descriptive
“One way ticket to lifestyle design”
How to create ebooks that will allow you to buy the ticket
“From eBook to THEBook” – Writing an eBook to build income and brand awareness
I like this one!
Could we win Gizmo, Pat? lol…just kidding
Title: The quintessential eBook
Subtitle: A how-to guide that blows your mind
“From A to eBook: Writing Your Own eBook, Then Putting it to Use”
“The eBook Development Bible”
How I did it, and How You can TOO!
“e-Book Your Seat”
Taking your Passion to New Heights (with a Digital Product)
(With a picture of an Airplane lifting off!)
(lol…I hope that didn’t sound to corny Pat…I’m reaching here
)
just to expand…Pat…whatever you choose…I definitely think it’s better NOT to convey a get rich type of feeling….
Something that paints a colorful picture, and engages readers…while showing them that you GENUINLY care about harvesting and leveraging their passions…I think that’s the best way to go, whatever way you decide
…..errrr…..
…the last one with an airplane taking off….with a picture of green cash coming out of the back end as it ascends into the sky
“e-Book’s Anonymous”
For those Addicted to Success
(lol….still reaching here….)
Those kinds of titles don’t tell anyone what the eBook is about. If someone were to look at the title alone, would they get what kind of information it has? The eBook’s Anonymous title could be an eBook that’s about how to get over the addiction of success, which doesn’t sound right to me. The title, e-Book your seat” might be about something to do with chairs or booking seats. See where I’m getting at? Just trying to help guide the ideas, because corniness will kill an ebook right away before anyone even opens it
Thanks though!
ok…I’ll take a step back and let others try…
good luck with this contest pat!
Howie, I wasn’t asking you to step back! Hehe, I’d love more ideas, just trying to give you some direction
Pat- another thing you could consider is targeting your title towards a key phrase market you want to win, since in the next year you’ll likely get 1000′s of anchor text links to the title of the ebook to the SPI domain.
“How to Create Dangerously Effective Ebooks.”
“A Comprehensive Guide from a 6 Figure Blogger.”
“The Definative Guide on HOW TO CREATE AN EBOOK.”
“The private notes of a 6 Figure Blogger and Ebook publisher.”
Title: eBook Creation Inside Out
Tagline: Boost Your Influence Online by Writing and Publishing an eBook
Up to this moment, my favorites are mine (obviously) and Dan’s.
Pat,
I am super stoked the ebook is coming out… I will be reading it even without a title.
Anyway, My sugestion is
Main: “How to cook an ebook”
Sub: “The recipe for creating profitable ebooks”
OK so Dr Seuss might have copyright on this one
.
Nice work pat. Looking forward to it.
1 – “How to write and publish an eBook that sells” or “that actually sells”
2 – “The new rich guide to writing and publishing your first eBook”
Man, you should really run a split test on these titles (I mean, al the title ideas you got).
I’m super excited to hear which title you’ll chose
Great idea to put it to real world and a brave one too..
Given your love for the ‘Four Hour Work Week’ – and yes it’s such a great read, what about
`The Four hour e-Book’
How to create a compelling e-Book that people can’t keep their hands off’
Or something to that effect or:
‘How to create the ultimate eBook’
A step by step guide to turning your passion into profit
Pat,
Have you thought about UPDATING this eBook, as you get more and more case studies back….?
Perhaps, including case studies of people, in the eBook, that have followed your system/guide, and have produced a final product?
Ideas,
The Art of e-booking
In Pursuit of making an e-book
E-book for dummies
the path of least resistance to the creation of an e-book
Best,
M
Writing a Killer Ebook : Power techniques to make You Successful
Good luck, Pat. I love your blog.
I think the title of your ebook should also relate to the title of your blog. Something like:
‘Write your EBook the $mart Way’
w/ Pat Flynn the $mart Passive Income Guy
‘The $mart Ebook Writing Guide’
by Pat Flynn the $mart Passive Income Guy
Gosh I hope I win
I need to learn how to work only 4 hrs a week.
Wow….I like this ALOT….
Pat, I think she is on to something with the use of the “Dollar sign”….not overly aggressive with a “Get rich quick scheme” message…but, still conveys that there is money involved if done the right way….
I hope you win, Ms. Freeman.
Thanks Howie!
Still like Ms. Freeman’s idea the best, so far, Pat
(and, I’ve read them all…lol)….
Can’t wait to see who the victor is….
I have a few suggestions…if I may:
“HOW TO DOMINATE YOUR NICHE!”
“The ONLY Guide You’ll Need For Creating Ebooks That Sell”
or…a variant…
“EBOOK ALCHEMY”
“Ebook Writing Secrets of A Six-Figure Internet Entrepreneur”
I think I’m on a roll (complimenting myself). One more…
Pat Flynn of Smart Passive Income Presents…
“NICHE DOMINATING EBOOKS MADE SIMPLE”
“The Definitive Guide On Creating An Ebook, Becoming An Authority, & Earning Passive Income”
The pBook – Pat’s step-by-step guide to creating a meaningful and successful eBook.
The Beginner’s Guide to Creating an eBook that Sells – How to Write and Market Your eBook Like an Expert
That being said, I like Ms. Freemans’s idea, however, it might just be because I know you and your blog. I like the second one she came up with.
Pat,
How about a contest for your blog’s “Top Commenters”? lol…
just an idea
Then i am the second winner.
Ebooks 101: From your brain to their screen in X easy steps!
1.
“Sell Your Niche Knowledge”
A 12-Step Guide to Developing an eBook
2.
“Create an eBook for Fun and Profit”
From Idea to Execution, the Ultimate eBook Development Guide
Title: The Tools to Build a Can’t Miss E-Book
Sub Heading: Simple tips and strategies to create an e-book that will get read
This was it has clever metaphor, “Tools,” “Build” cliche in there as well as states exactly what is is. Gains excitement for the reader with intriguing headline, simple and straight to the point and is exactly what the e-book is for. Tips and strategies, to make sure people read your e-book.
Hope this helps, let me know what else I can do.
1. Writing E-Books for Fun and Profit
The Complete Guide to Building Authority and Income through E-books.
2. 30 Days to a Successful E-book
The Step-by-Step Guide to Writing and Marketing Your Own E-book
3. E-Bookery
How to write, edit, and marketing your own successful e-book.
“Advanced eBook Publishing: Who needs the New York Publishing Cartel?”
“Hold the Presses! Easy, Profitable eBook Publishing”
“Save a Tree: Easy, Profitable eBook Publishing”
-Steve
How about:
“The Smart Passive Ebook Guide”
“Your Solution to Better Ebook Creations”
Kinda relates to your blog.
Title: Ebook Creation
Subtitle: Essential Steps For Writing An Effective Ebook
Ebook Mastery
Your blueprint to successful ebook publishing
e2
eBooks for Everybody – How to Take Your $mart Passive Income Stream from Concept to Completion
note: the “2″ should be superscript so it reads as e-squared
I do have a blog, but I’m just getting started – it’s on Blogger and it’s called KrisSalys
I have three possible titles (with sub-titles) for you Pat:
1. “The ultimate e-book” (How to write your own successful e-book)
2. “The Pat’s e-book” (The definitive guide to write your e-book from conception to publication)
3. “E-book solutions” (The step-by-step e-book creation guide)
eBook Mastery
Deconstructing the Successful eBook
Yes, You Can Write an eBook!
How to Write and Sell your Passion
I’ve already bought Tim’s new book and am currently reading it, but I can’t pass up a contest.
How about:
Title: Be $mart: Create an E-book to Earn Passive Income Now
Tagline: Follow the $mart Way in Creating and Selling Your E-Book
Good luck to all
Title: Bundle your Brain
Tagline: How to share your knowledge and profit from it.
E-book Magic -
Everything you wanted to know about writing an ebook, but were afraid to ask
Main title: The Complete Ebook Desktop Publishing Guide
Subtitle: Learn how to publish, automate, and market your ebook.
Smaller, underscored subtitle: Build your authority, reputation, and income in the $mart, Passive way!
(Of course, the last subtitle would link back to your website).
—————————————————————————
Love this contest! I just decided the other day that I want to get that 4-hour Work Week book, so I am keeping my fingers crossed!
**Barb D.**
From very cold New Hampshire, USA
Advanced eBook Creation
Title:Write an Ebook from ground 0!
Tagline:$mart Way to live with your passion
Hey there, Pat. Throwing my hat in the ring!
The eBook Success Blueprint: Your Roadmap to Creating Buzz & Income in Your Niche
Hi Pat, here is what I came up with…
Ebooks Explained: The Definitive Guide to Writing and Marketing a Successful Ebook on Any Subject
How To Become an E-Book Ninja
“Why YOU should write an E-book”
Damn. I just got my copy of the revised 4HWW. What about sending me a copy of the e-book? (If it isn’t free, that is.)
One idea, gratis: “Easy eBooks: Write What You Love and Reap the Rewards.”
Pat,
Here are a few ideas, and some of them play off what a few others have already suggested:
“$mart Work: Turn Your Knowledge Into a Profitable eBook”
“$mart Work: Income from eBooks”
“Turn Learning into Earning: Publish Your Own eBook”
“The 3-hour Workweek: Income from eBooks”
- get one up on Tim Ferris
Or, now that I think of it:
“Learning to Earning: Income from eBooks” or, something thereabouts.
Hi Pat,
This is a great tactic to create a buzz about your ebook!
I don’t have a FB account so I can’t check the discussion about the title, but I think you said it yourself in this post:
How to Write an eBook
Tips and Tricks for Writing, Publishing and Marketing a Profitable Ebook
The subtitle could also begin with “Everything You Need to Know About…” or, if you are really confident, “The Definitive Guide to…”.
I would say go for the keywords. “how to write ebook” has about 8000 searches a month.
The “Off The Hook” eBook Guide
“How to Write an eBook That Makes The Big Bucks”
This could be your domain…
http://www.off-the-hook-ebook.com
You could use a fish hook in your logo!
MJ
anything with hyphens is an automatic scam imo
Creating an Ebook: How to Build Your Reputation, Popularity and Income With Through Electronic Publishing
Oops:
Creating an Ebook: How to Build Your Reputation, Popularity and Income Through Electronic Publishing
How about “How to Write an E-Book in Just 10 Minutes a Day”
Many people wouldn’t mind writing an e-book, but fear that it will take excessive hours at a time. Many people may have just an hour of free time a day.
“eBooks Demystified: The Fastest Way To Write and eBook. Guaranteed.”
Fidel
Hi Pat, I have a couple:
writing an ebook ::
It’ll do wonders for you, your website and your pocket!
writing an ebook to advance your online reputation, and your pocket
Take action: How to write an ebook then make money extra income online
How to write an ebook and take action:
advance your online reputaion, your website and your pocket
writing your ebook and getting it out there:
Sell it and become more repuatable online
How to become more reputable online while making money:
Write an ebook!
make extra income writing an ebook:
advance your online reputaion, your website and your pocket
The eBook Manifesto: How to write, publish, and market a profitable eBook
Good luck Pat!
I have never titled anything like this before, it is a real challenge.
My way to a successful ebook
writing for fun and profit
Now, THIS is how to write an ebook,
my experience and how it can help you
I can’t wait to hear what you pick, so many great ideas here , you got a lot to chose from !! Good luck !!
Stephie
Hi Pat
“Smart EWriting – The benefits of writing an eBook”
“The Smart Ebook – Tips and tricks for publishing a profitable eBook”
“Become an Ebook writer and get known”
“Become an EWriter – Get known with your ebook”
Good luck buddy
Christian
In the money by the time the coffee is made.
In profit ” ”
First sale ” “
Pat,
1. EBook Creation Simplified
2. EBook writing Demystified
3. All about writing EBooks
4. The last EBook before you write your First EBook
Good luck
-Bheem
“Pat Flynn’s Passive-Aggressive Guide to Creating eBooks”
The Definitive Guide to Creating eBooks and Their Benefits
Was being PC a contest rule???
Creating E-Books the Right Way-
“Step by Step Guide to Creating,Marketing, and Profiting from your own E-Book”
Other possibles:
Smart Passive E-Book
Creating E-Books that don’t Suck
E-Books Save Trees “Make One Now”
E-Book Manifestation
Become a Digital Publisher
“Create An E-Book Masterpiece in 3 days!”
This is what i came up.
Title: “The Simple Art of Creating Ebooks” by Pat Flynn.
Subtitle: Everthing you must know before getting started with your own ebook.
Good thing with this title is that you found nothing on google with search “The Simple Art of Creating Ebooks”
when will you sending my copy. hehehe.
I thought you next post will be on Affiliates sales by Pat Flynn.
Great success is awaiting for your ebook.
One more suggestion: please include your photo on ebook cover, that will distinguish your ebook from other rich quick schemes.
To your success,
Azad Shaikh
http://www.internetgeeks.org
Hi Azad, thanks for your submission. I’ll keep all of your thoughts in my mind before going live with the eBook.
As far as the affiliate post, I had commented that I wrote about it “on my next post”, from the one you commented on (meaning next in chronological order).
Again, it’s already written. You can read it here:
http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/3-types-of-affiliate-marketing-explained-and-the-one-i-profit-from/
Thanks again!
After going through other suggestions i have one more.
“A $imple Way of Creating Ebooks”
the word simple is really nice.
Art/Way/Tutorial/Technique/Steps/ lots of options.
$ hehe everyone wants it.
Hope you like this simple title.
Title: “From ZERO to eBook”
Sub: 10 steps (and 3 *BONUS* chapters) to creating your ebook today.
Cheers Pat.
My suggested titles are
1. “ebook launch formula: a-z of crafting ebooks that sell out”
2. “killer ebook blueprint: a roadmap to creating and launching mega ebooks”
What do you think Pat?
Not bad, not bad. Thing is, eBooks don’t really “sell out” because they’re electronic files. For the second one, I’m not really into the “mega” part. Thanks Ugo!
Pat, granted, ebooks can’t sell out, but then I was being more of creative with words. Thanks for the correction. Then let’s try these:
1. “ebook launch formula: a-z of crafting ebooks that sell like crazy”
2. “ebook launch masterplan: a roadmap to creating and launching killer ebooks”
Hey Pat,
” KooBe Publishing: How not to get the process of writing an eBook backwards”
Mick
What about thois:
“Want to creat a thrilling ebook?? – Learn how to write, market and sell an ebook at one go!”
or
“Go the whole hog – ebook writing, marketing and selling for everybody”
I really think that “e-book” is the most generic and cheap term for information. Something like information product, digital book, or something similar would fit into a title better.
“Create an Online Empire by Publishing Your Own Digital Book Masterpiece!”
Step by Step System to Creating,Marketing, and Profiting from web based books-
Have FourHour Workweek but love brainstorming ideas.
Staying congruent with your Brand is important to such as “Smart Passive Income on “Easy E-Book Creation.” Then later you could venture out.
e.g. Smart Passive Income on “Profiting from Easy Online Video”
Just shootin’ ideas pal
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Great idea, Pat. Here’s my suggestion:
“The $mart E-book Blueprint: The Ultimate Guide to Creating, Publishing & Selling Your Best Electronic Product”
I like this because it uses your brand and contains a lot of good keywords.
Good luck!
Hey Pat,
It’s late, but here are a few ideas for you.
-The Smart Passive Income Guide To Creating Effective E-Books That Sell
-The Average Guy’s Guide To Researching, Creating, Publishing and Selling E-Books.
-The Complete Guide To Researching, Creating, Publishing and Selling E-Books.
-The Turnkey E-Book Publisher: Learn how to Publish a E-book without any prior knowledge or experience.
-How To Create Smart Passive Income by Creating Quality E-Books
-Pat Flynn’s Guide To E-Book Creation: Discover How To Create Passive Income By Publishing Your Own E-Books.
Looking at the Man Behind the Curtain-exposing the wizardry of creating and promoting a successful E-book.
(Yes, I’m a Wizard of Oz fan. There’s no place like home!)
Writing Profitable eBooks — The Smart Author’s Guide to Writing, Publishing, and Automating Your eBook
Pat!
Awesome contest.
Title: How To Jump Start Your Online Business: Launching a Successful Ebook from Scratch.
Subtitle: How to write your first ebook for attracting (and keeping) your top-paying customer.
“Because eBooks SUCK!”
Perfect tips to create interesting eBooks
Keep it. And send the book soon
Woohoo I am happy today …so you get a bonus subtitle –
“TRICKS to make your eBook CLICK”
Hey Pat,
Here are some ideas
“The Step By Step Guide Of Writing An Ebook”
“The ____ Rules/Steps Of Writing A Successful Ebook”
Cheers,
Vincent
The Writer’s Guide: Creating E-books people want to read & PAY for!
Seems like you’ve lost your keystone and as you know the building blocks to anystructure that has not set its key elements will someday fall.
It also seems you have forgotten who IS the book? rememeber YOU ARE the book. But you are searching outside for a title.
No title will be found in the mind of another man but all will be found in The MIND.
“Einstein once said you cant solve a problem with the same level of mind that created it” so raise your level of mind.
For every question you have, “your body” is the answer!
Whether you are asking about finances or relationships, beauty or wisdom, enlightenment or physical healing, or all of the above, “your body” is the answer!
Find the part of you that the ebook felt like it first arose from long before you even thought of it and there will be your answer and soon a title will come from a source known or unknown, from a friend or out of know where.
Best of luck to you Pat and the best of Success
Main Title: The Smart Guide for Writing An eBook
Tagline 1. Writing tips and tricks to become your market’s accepted authority and build-up your subscriber list and boost your income potential
or
Tagline 2. Writing tips and tricks for the market influencer to build up a subscriber list and boost their income potential
or
Tagline 3. Writing tips and tricks to become your market’s influencer and attractor to boost your income potential