In today’s fast-moving digital landscape, business ideas rise and fall rapidly. Some trends gain popularity overnight, only to fade away when something new comes along. However, in the midst of constant change, some ideas manage to hold their value—like eBooks.
The concept of eBooks took off with the rise of the internet. In the early days, countless creators made substantial income from writing and selling digital books. While many have since moved on to explore newer ideas, eBooks continue to be a profitable niche for those who stick with it.
This is what marketers call a “market gap”—a space where demand still exists, but supply is limited. Just like physical businesses that thrived by filling such gaps, the same logic applies in the digital world. While many people have stopped selling eBooks, the demand from readers hasn’t disappeared. In fact, this makes now a perfect time to tap into the opportunity.
Why You Should Start an eBook Business
Even today, people are actively buying eBooks across various platforms. Examples include popular sites like:
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Daraz/Tally
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OuP.com.pk
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Readings.com.pk
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Orak Publications
All these platforms continue to sell digital books successfully. This proves there’s still a large audience looking for high-quality eBooks. So why not create your own?
Here’s how you can start your very own eBook business without spending any money:
Step 1: Choose a Niche and Generate eBook Ideas
Start by identifying a niche with a clear demand but limited supply. Ask yourself:
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What problems do people face?
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What type of knowledge are they looking for?
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What kind of content is missing in the market?
Once you’ve selected a niche, go to ChatGPT and request eBook ideas. For example, you can prompt:
“Give me 50 eBook titles on life-changing topics.”
ChatGPT will instantly generate a list of potential titles. Pick one that you like. Let’s say you choose:
“Reprogram Your Mind: Unlocking the Power Within”
Step 2: Generate Your eBook Content
Next, use ChatGPT again to write the full content. Start with the table of contents:
“Create a 20-page book with a table of contents for [your chosen title].”
Once you get the outline, continue page by page:
“Write content for Page 1: [Insert topic from table of contents]”
Repeat the same for Page 2, Page 3, and so on until your eBook is complete.
Step 3: Design a Professional eBook Cover
Head over to Canva.com. Log in with any account and search for a relevant book cover template—something like “Mind Power Book.” Customize the template with your title, author name, and design preferences.
You can adjust fonts, add subheadings, change colors, and make it unique to your brand.
Step 4: Format and Compile the eBook
Now it’s time to compile your content. In Canva:
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Create a new page for your Table of Contents
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Add additional pages for each chapter/topic
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Paste the generated content, style the text, and format headings
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Adjust spacing and font sizes for readability
Continue this process until all pages are complete.
Once done:
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Click Share > Download > PDF Standard
This will download your complete eBook as a ready-to-share PDF.
For promotional use, you can also download specific pages (like your cover and table of contents) as JPG images for social media or product listings.
Step 5: Build Your eBook Store
Now that you have your eBooks, you’ll need a platform to sell them. For this, you’ll need:
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A domain name
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Hosting service
One of the most recommended options is Hostinger. It’s affordable, fast, secure, and easy to use. Plus, there are often running deals and coupon codes that can get you a 10% discount.
You can install WordPress through Hostinger and set up a digital store using free themes and plugins. This will serve as your main hub to list, sell, and promote your eBooks.
Final Thoughts
The beauty of this method is its simplicity and scalability. You can create not just one, but dozens or even hundreds of eBooks on different topics—without needing to be a professional writer. Thanks to tools like ChatGPT and Canva, content creation and design have become easier than ever.
And whether you speak Urdu, Hindi, or English, you can generate content in any language and sell globally. This is a golden opportunity to build a passive income stream right from your home—100% free.
