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Information Products - Overcoming "I'm Not a Writer" Syndrome   
By Mila Sidman  

You probably already know that creating and selling your own information products is a sure way to make money online... Unfortunately there are a few common hurdles that stop business owners dead in their tracks.  One of the most common hurdles is...

I'm not a writer

This seems to be the most common reason for not creating a product and also the most unfounded one.  Here's why -- information publishing is all about providing solutions and solving problems.  The writing really does not matter.  Online writing is also casual and informal.  This means that as long as your product is solving a problem for the reader, you don't have to be an ace at grammar, you simply need to find a way to share your information in a friendly, informal and easy to understand manner.

As long as you do that, you're on the right track.  If you really feel you could use some help, then you also have the option of hiring someone to edit your work. 

If you're having trouble knowing what to write or how to share your information, simply look at other books on the market and the structure they're using.  Use this as a guide for structuring your own unique information.  Another option to staring at a blank screen and waiting for the words to come to you is recording your thoughts.

Once you have your audio simply have it transcribed and you can even have an editor go through it and structure it into a more readable format.

Another easy and popular way to create your first product is to conduct an interview or series of interviews with experts in your market.  Once you finish the audio interviews have them transcribed and you have an instant product for sale.

Most experts are happy to give you an interview provided you share their website and business information with your readers.

Honestly, writing online is really, really different to anything else.  Forget everything you were taught in English class and simply concentrate on sharing your information.  And keep in mind that the easier your product is to write, the easier it will be for your audience to read it.  Next time thoughts of "I'm not a writer" fill your head, squash them once and for all.  Instead lay out your key information in bullet points, then go through it and expand and add additional thoughts and you'll soon be on your way to creating a winning product.

Mila Sidman is the owner and editor of the popular website Internet Based Moms. She's a copywriter, marketer and mom with a passion for helping women succeed in business. Get personal business advice and daily job leads over at the Internet Based Moms Forums - http://www.Internetbasedmoms.com/bb