| The elements of any small report or eBook are pretty | | | | Whoever your particular market may be... This would |
| simple and if you use a basic outline this will help you | | | | be a good place for you to let your readers know |
| break down your project into smaller bite size projects. | | | | what is different about you and your approach to the |
| Just commit to completing one section at a time and | | | | subject you are writing about. You then lead them into |
| set a goal to complete one or two sections a day and | | | | the steps your report includes. |
| in about 5-7 days you will have completed your entire | | | | On these pages you will want to write a brief |
| project depending on the amount of content you wish | | | | introduction about yourself and your experience and a |
| to include. | | | | lead in as to what your small report will do for your |
| For this report let's set a goal of about 15-20 pages | | | | readers. What problem or problems will it solve? |
| this should give your reader plenty of good content | | | | For example: Let's say your market is "Better |
| and a great way for you to lead into a more in-depth | | | | Parenting" and you want to write a small report called |
| product with a higher price tag in the future.First of all | | | | "How to get Your Kids to do Their Chores in 5 |
| let's take a look at the basics of what your small | | | | Painless Easy Steps" |
| report should include. And for this particular report let's | | | | Your intro statement would say something like... My |
| use the steps or tips model. | | | | name is so and so... and I am the proud parent of 3 |
| Here's the basic outline. | | | | beautiful kids. Over the years I have found the |
| 1. Title Page (1pg) | | | | rewards and consequence method to work the best |
| 2. Disclaimer Page (1pg) | | | | for getting my lovely children to complete their chores |
| 3. Introductory Pages (1-2pgs)a.) About You and Your | | | | in a timely and painless fashion. Here are the 5 easy |
| Experienceb.) Lead In | | | | steps I employ and that have worked like a charm for |
| 4. Steps or Tips 1-5 (10 pgs) that's two pages minimum | | | | me. Then you'll want to make a built list of the 5 steps |
| per step or tip | | | | of implementing your particular system. |
| 1. Step 1a.) sub-pointb.) sub-point | | | | The Steps |
| Repeat Throughout Steps 2-5 | | | | Ok... Here is where you will obviously give your |
| 5. Conclusion (1-2pgs) | | | | audience the steps to use to solve their problem. By |
| Title Page | | | | the way, this is where you are going to spend most of |
| Ok... this one is pretty self explanatory. On this page | | | | your time writing, as it is the heart of your content. I |
| you are going to restate the tile and subtitle of your | | | | recommend you break down each step as follows. |
| small report and where you would display your name | | | | First will be the main point of your step and 1-3 sub |
| as the author and any copyright information. Now this | | | | points. Let's follow along the "Get Your Chores Done" |
| doesn't have to be real fancy, but as you develop | | | | idea |
| your own style you may want to use a particular | | | | Example: Step1 ---Using A White Board--- |
| graphic or background image. That is kind of like your | | | | This of course is your main point and where you |
| signature or mark. Again this doesn't have to be | | | | explain how using a white board helps you organize |
| anything real fancy. It could be as simple as some | | | | your list of chores and where the kids can see the |
| large text with a simple border and a different back | | | | stars they receive for successfully completing each |
| ground color inside the outline. Once you have | | | | chore. |
| developed your particular title page, you then can use it | | | | Then your sub points would look something like this. |
| over and over again as a template for future reports. | | | | ---Sub Point A--- How to set up Your White Board |
| Disclaimer Page/Legal Statement | | | | ---Sub Point B--- Where to Locate Your White Board |
| Now... as sad as it may be, it seems like we live in a | | | | --Tip-- You may want to include some real life |
| law suit happy world these days. And In my express | | | | examples of how you and little Billy struggled at first, |
| opinion it would be in your own best interest to contact | | | | but how you and he eventually found success. This is |
| a legal professional that will guide you in the proper | | | | a great way to make your report a little more |
| wording of your legal statement in order to protect | | | | personal. |
| yourself from any liability. This statement is usually only | | | | As you are writing your outline you may find that you |
| about one paragraph long. | | | | will come up with several ideas for future products |
| ---Disclaimer--- I am not a legal professional nor am I | | | | and or items you could promote along with your small |
| giving any legal advice and highly recommend that you | | | | report. Like cute little chore charts with fuzzy little |
| contact one in your local area concerning what your | | | | bunnies and sad little monkeys instead of stars and |
| legal statement you should include in order to properly | | | | check marks. That's why it's good idea to keep some |
| protect yourself from any legal recourse. | | | | side notes for future reference. |
| I think you get the idea... | | | | Conclusion Page |
| On this page you may also want to include a short | | | | This is where you'll want to wrap the whole thing up |
| notice letting the reader know that they may freely | | | | and invite your readers to come and visit your website |
| distribute / give away your report to others or not. This | | | | where you sell more parenting guides and products |
| all depends on what you plan to use your report for. | | | | that relate to raising children or whatever your niche |
| Some reports you will use to generate traffic and | | | | may be. This is also a great place to add your list of |
| some will be for sale. | | | | resources and affiliate links to related products that will |
| Introductory Pages | | | | be useful to your reader. |