Create and Sell an Ebook in 7 Days with Your Newsletter

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You have 50 YouTube videos, 12,000 subscribers, and you're earning €80 per month. While you're producing free content, other creators with smaller audiences are generating €2,000 monthly with a simple ebook. The difference? They've figured out how to transform their existing expertise into a sellable digital product.

This article shows you how to create and sell your first ebook in just 7 days, starting from your existing video or audio content. No need to write 200 pages from scratch — you already have everything you need.

Why create an ebook when you have video/audio content#

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Your video or audio content already contains a goldmine of structured expertise. But there's a problem: your subscribers passively consume your videos, then move on to something else. An ebook transforms this passive consumption into active purchasing.

Concrete advantages of ebooks for creators#

Immediate monetization: A video generates €0.50 in ad revenue. The same content packaged as an ebook can bring in €27 per sale.

Audience transformation: Your viewers become paying customers. An ebook buyer is 5 times more likely to purchase your future products.

Reusable content: Your 10 best videos on a topic become an 80-page ebook. You're not starting from zero.

Enhanced authority: "YouTuber" vs "Ebook Author" — which inspires more confidence for selling €500 coaching?

Comparison: free video vs paid ebook#

The real power? Combining both. Your free video attracts, your paid ebook converts.

Day 1-2: Structure your ebook from your YouTube videos or podcasts#

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Step 1: Select your source content#

Don't pick your videos randomly. Analyze your YouTube/podcast statistics to identify:

• The 8-12 videos with the best retention rate (over 50%)
• Episodes with the most engaged comments
• Content that addresses a specific problem for your audience

Concrete example: If you're a productivity coach, select your videos on "morning routine," "time management," "eliminating distractions." Avoid vlogs or entertainment content.

Step 2: Define your ebook's unique angle#

Your ebook can't just be "my best videos compiled." It needs a selling angle:

• Bad angle: "My business advice"
• Good angle: "How I earned my first €10K in 6 months with 3 simple strategies"

Selling angle template: "How to [achieve desirable result] in [short timeframe] with [specific method] (even if [common objection])"

Step 3: Create the chapter structure#

For a 60-100 page ebook, optimal structure:

1. Introduction (5 pages): Your story, book's promise
2. Chapter 1-2: Foundations (why it works)
3. Chapter 3-6: Step-by-step method (the core)
4. Chapter 7: Concrete case studies
5. Conclusion (3 pages): Recap + next steps

Each video/podcast becomes a chapter or section. Avoid more than 8 chapters — it's overwhelming.

Day 3-5: Generate and organize written content with AI#

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Method 1: Manual transcription + AI rewriting#

Day 3: Transcribe your 8-12 source videos. If you use Yeemel to transform your videos into written content, you automatically get clean transcriptions + structured summaries.

Day 4: For each transcription, ask AI to transform it into an ebook chapter with this prompt:

"Transform this transcription into an 8-12 page ebook chapter. Keep concrete examples and anecdotes. Structure: problem introduction, step-by-step method, application example, key takeaways. Conversational but expert tone."

Day 5: Proofread and harmonize style between chapters. Remove repetitions, add transitions.

Method 2: Direct generation from YouTube URLs#

If you have a Creator account on Yeemel, paste your YouTube URLs directly. The tool:

1. Automatically retrieves the transcription
2. Generates 4 content versions with different angles
3. Lets you choose the tone (educational, inspiring, structured)
4. Produces content ready to integrate into your ebook

Time saved: 2 days of transcription + rewriting become 2 hours of selection + editing.

Content organization and consistency#

Effective chapter template:

• Opening hook: Problem or question that grabs attention
• Context: Why it matters (2-3 paragraphs)
• Method: The "how-to" in 3-5 steps
• Concrete example: Real application case
• Key points: 3-4 takeaways in bullet points
• Next action: What the reader should do now

Golden rule: each chapter should be readable independently while fitting into the overall progression.

Day 6: Create your sales page and integrate checkout#

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Essential elements of your sales page#

Your sales page determines whether your ebook sells or not. Tested structure that converts:

1. Selling headline (not the ebook title)

• Bad: "My Marketing Ebook"
• Good: "How I Generated €50K in 6 Months with 3 Marketing Strategies (Complete 87-Page Guide)"

2. Problem + agitation "You spend 40 hours/week creating content and earn €200/month. Meanwhile, creators with fewer subscribers generate €5,000 monthly. The difference? They know these 3 strategies..."

3. Solution + proof Your ebook + your quantified results + testimonials if you have them.

4. Detailed content Complete table of contents with benefits of each chapter.

5. Bonuses Add 1-2 bonuses to justify the price: template, checklist, mini video training.

Optimal pricing for a first ebook#

Rule: your price should be psychologically lower than an hour of consulting with you.

Checkout options#

Option 1: External checkout (simpler)

• Gumroad: 5% commission, 10-minute setup
• Podia: 8% commission but better sales page
• Teachable: ideal if you plan other products

Option 2: Integrated Yeemel checkout If you have a Creator+ plan, use Stripe Connect via Yeemel:

• Only 5% commission
• Sales page integrated into your bio page
• Buyers automatically added to your email list
• Automatic post-purchase sequences

Day 7: Launch your ebook via your newsletter#

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Converting announcement email#

Your launch email determines 70% of your first-day sales. Tested structure:

Subject: "Why I'm selling my secrets now (after 2 years)"

Email body:

1. Personal hook: Why you created this ebook now
2. Shared problem: The problem your subscribers face
3. Your unique solution: What your ebook brings that's different
4. Social proof: Your results with this method
5. Limited offer: Launch price for 48 hours
6. Clear CTA: "Download your ebook now"

Example of effective CTA: "Click here to download the 87 pages that helped me go from €200 to €5,000 per month (available 48 hours at launch price of €27 instead of €47)."

3-day launch sequence#

Email 1 (D0): Announcement + personal story
Email 2 (D+1): Content preview + testimonials
Email 3 (D+2): Last chance + urgency

Expected conversion rates:

• Email 1: 2-4% of your list
• Email 2: 1-2% additional
• Email 3: 1-3% additional

If you have 1,000 email subscribers, expect 40-90 sales over 3 days.

How to automate sales with email sequences#

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Post-purchase sequence (for buyers)#

When someone buys your ebook, automatically enroll them in a 5-email sequence:

Email 1 (immediate): Thanks + download link + first steps Email 2 (D+3): "How to apply chapter 2 today" Email 3 (D+7): Case study of a reader who applied it Email 4 (D+14): Surprise bonus (template, mini-training) Email 5 (D+21): Offer for your next product (coaching, course)

Objective: transform the €27 ebook buyer into a €500 coaching client.

Nurturing sequence (for non-buyers)#

Your subscribers who didn't buy receive a different sequence:

Email 1 (D+3): "Why 90% of ebooks don't sell" + free excerpt Email 2 (D+7): Client case with quantified results Email 3 (D+14): "The 3 mistakes I made before succeeding" + soft pitch Email 4 (D+30): Special discounted ebook offer

Configuration in Yeemel#

If you use Yeemel Creator+, configuration takes 10 minutes:

1. Create your ebook product with Stripe checkout
2. Configure "Post-purchase ebook" sequence with "Product purchase" trigger
3. Write your 5 sequence emails
4. Configure nurturing sequence with "Didn't buy after 3 days" trigger

Automation handles the rest.

Measure results and optimize your conversions#

Key metrics to track#

Sales metrics:

• Email → sales page conversion rate (target: 15-25%)
• Page → purchase conversion rate (target: 2-5%)
• Revenue per email subscriber (target: €0.50-2)
• Customer acquisition cost (if running ads)

Engagement metrics:

• Launch email open rate (target: 35%+)
• Email click rate (target: 8%+)
• Time spent on sales page (target: 2min+)

Week 1 performance dashboard#

Optimizations to test after launch#

If your emails don't open well (less than 25%):

• Test more personal/intriguing subjects
• Avoid words like "sell," "ebook," "promotion"
• Send at different times (morning vs evening)

If your sales page doesn't convert (less than 2%):

• Simplify your headline (fewer words)
• Add more social proof/testimonials
• Temporarily lower your price to test
• Add a "30-day money-back guarantee"

If people click but don't buy:

• Price might be too high for your audience
• Sales page doesn't match email promise
• Add urgency ("only 48 hours left")

The ideal is to generate at least €1 revenue per email subscriber on your launch. If you achieve this, you can reinvest in growing your list.

The real secret? Most creators already have all the content needed for a profitable ebook. The problem isn't lack of expertise — it's lack of structure and execution. These 7 days give you the framework to go from free content creator to digital product seller.

You already have the videos. You already have the audience. All you're missing is the system to transform your content into automated revenue. Try Yeemel for free and start today.