Sell my eBook or attach as 'bonus' with bigger eBook?

I recently wrote a short eBook on the essay writing process (including research, outlining, proofreading, etc.) -- really short, as in only 18 pages. However, I also plan on writing a longer book that focuses more on the actual elements of the body of the paper (thesis statements, supporting statements, etc.).

I was just wondering if

A. people are willing to buy the short eBooks (such as 18 pages)?

and

B. if you think I should wait until I write the longer one, then either combine the two into one BIG eBook, or attach the short eBook as a 'special bonus' with the eBook?

(I'm new to the selling-my-own-product scene, and would just like a few opinions please)

 

I think either one would work, you will just need to think of your audience. Will the material be repeated in both books? If so, why would a student or professional need it twice?

I'm not an expert on marketing, but another option to consider would be to make the short book a "freebie" to build a name for yourself in respected communities so that when you do get ready to see the "real" book, you have a n established reputation and hopefully a few positive testimonials from those who benefited from the free copy...

Rebecca

 

Agree, build up a reputation and networking is always a good starting before enrolling in major writing projects.

 

if you're new and haven't got a subscriber list, it's better to offer it as a 'free for personal use' book. you get viral marketing (i assume your book is good) when word goes out and the book passed around.

that said, you can also offer it at a low price, say, $7. then you can upsell it with your bigger book, say, $47. the 'B' suggestion you put forward isn't really good, imo.

 

I say you sell the first one and use the second one as an upsell.

 

Agreed. Definitely sell the first one for a few dollars and use the second one as a backend.

 

I would recommend that you give the first one, either freebie or price it around a 7 dollar range. Then use the people who got the first ebook as a target for yr 2nd ebook.