Whether you're looking to monetize your expertise, share your knowledge, or build a digital product business - SamCart makes it easy to create professional eBooks, and start selling them immediately!
This guide will walk you through everything from ideation to your first sale. Read and complete each step below in order to learn how to get eBook ideas, design your eBook, upload and sell your eBook with SamCart, and start selling!
Quick Start: Already have an eBook file ready to sell? Skip to Step 3: Upload and Sell Your eBook to get started in minutes!
Not sure what to write about? Our AI eBook Assistant can help you brainstorm topics, create detailed outlines, and even generate complete ebook copy tailored to your expertise and target audience.
What the AI eBook Assistant Can Do:
✓ Topic Ideation: Get personalized eBook topic suggestions based on your niche, expertise, and audience
✓ Outline Generation: Receive detailed chapter outlines with key points and structure
✓ Full Content Creation: Generate complete chapters and sections ready for editing
✓ Audience Targeting: Get recommendations on positioning your eBook for maximum sales potential
How to use the AI eBook Assistant:
1. Access the AI Assistant
To access the AI Assistant, click on the sparkle icon in the top right corner of your dashboard
Then, select the Generate An eBook option within the AI Assistant popup
The AI eBook Assistant is available to help you brainstorm and create content. Simply describe what you're an expert in or what your audience needs, and the assistant will provide tailored suggestions!
2. Get Topic Suggestions
Tell the assistant about your area of expertise (e.g., "I'm a fitness coach specializing in busy professionals" or "I teach small businesses how to use social media"). The AI will suggest multiple eBook topics that could resonate with your audience.
In addition to suggesting Topics, it will also give tons of other helpful context such as problems that customers in this niche face, sub groups to narrow down your audience, popular goals that people in your niche have, and more!
3. Generate Your Outline
Once you've chosen a topic, ask the assistant to create a detailed outline. You'll get chapter titles, key points for each section, and a logical flow for your eBook.
4. Create Full Content (Optional)
Want to jumpstart your writing? Ask the AI to expand sections into full paragraphs and chapters. You can then edit and personalize this content to match your voice.
5. Copy Your Outline & Turn It Into a Document
Once you have content you're happy with, you will need to convert it into a document so that you can upload the outline to Typeset to create your eBook. Copy the outline from the AI Assistant:
From there, simply paste this outline into a txt, word or markdown application and save the file to your computer! If you are unsure how to do this or do not have access to those applications, check out our FAQ section at the bottom of this article, specifically the question "I do not know how to turn my outline from the AI Assistant into a .txt, .docx or markdown file that can be uploaded to Typeset. How can I do this?"
Pro Tip: The more specific you are about your audience and expertise, the better the AI's suggestions will be. Include details about who you serve, what problems you solve, and what makes your approach unique.
Please note - We recommend using the AI Assistant due to the level of detail and assistance it provides, but there is an option called "Use Coauthor to create with AI" directly within Typeset that can be used to generate an outline and import it to Typeset directly. If you prefer to do this, skip this step and continue on to the next step below!
Step 2: Design Your eBook from Scratch or Your AI Generated Outline
Once you have your content ideas (from the AI Assistant or your own planning), it's time to design a professional-looking eBook. SamCart's Design tab makes it easy to create beautiful, branded digital products.
Three Ways to Create Your eBook
SamCart offers flexible options depending on where you are in your creation process:
Option 1: Use CoAuthor to create with AI
Perfect if you have an idea, but need help with organizing your thoughts and creating an outline. Tell our AI a little bit about what you what to teach your customers and what audience you are trying to reach.
Option 2: Start from a blank document
Build your eBook page by page with complete creative control. Add text, images, headers, and design elements exactly as you envision them.
Option 3: Upload & Import
This is where you can upload your outline document generated by our AI assistant, or any other document that you have saved on your device! Take your txt, docx or markdown file and and SamCart will import your text and formatting, allowing you to enhance it with professional design elements.
Creating Your eBook
Navigate to the Design tab (1). Once you are on your Design tab, click on the Create button (2) and select Document/E-book (3).
You'll see options for creating a new eBook. Choose your preferred starting point:
• Use CoAuthor to create with AI - Tell our AI exactly what you want to create in a few sentences and click Generate to get a fully complete outline and document. 
• Start from a blank document: Click Start from a blank document to begin adding your own elements and on a blank canvas. 
• Upload & Import: Click Upload and select your .txt, .docx or markdown file from your computer.
Highly recommend: Make sure that the Enhance with AI toggle is in the "on" position, this will greatly improve the quality of your eBook and include images and better formatting!
Customize Your Design
Use the design tools to make your eBook visually appealing:
• Add Images: Upload photos, graphics, or illustrations to enhance your content
• Format Text: Adjust fonts, sizes, colors, and styles to match your brand
• Create Layouts: Add headers, footers, page numbers, and section dividers
• Apply Templates: Use pre-designed layouts for a professional look
Customize Your Design Preview and Export
Before finalizing, preview your eBook by clicking the pink preview button (1) in the bottom right corner of the screen to ensure everything looks perfect. When you're satisfied, click Export (2) to download your completed eBook as a PDF file.
Important: Save the exported PDF file to a location on your computer where you can easily find it. You'll need this file in the next section to upload to your SamCart product!
Step 3: Upload and Sell Your Existing eBook
Whether you just exported an eBook from the Design tab or you already have a finished PDF, Word document, or other digital file, this section will show you how to create a product and attach your file so customers can download it after purchase.
What File Types Can I Sell?
SamCart supports all common digital file formats:
✓ PDF files (most common for eBooks)
✓ Microsoft Word documents (.docx, .doc)
✓ EPUB files (for e-readers)
✓ ZIP archives (for multiple files or resources)
✓ Audio, video, and other digital formats
Step-by-Step: Create Your Product and Attach Your File
Create Your Product
Navigate to the Sell tab (1) within your marketplace. This is where you manage all your products and sales pages. Select the Products tab (2) in the left navigation side bar.
Once on the Products page, you'll see a list of your existing products (if any) and a button to create a new one. Click on Create Product. 
This will bring up a popup window where you can choose initial details about your product.
- Enter a Product Name. This is the name that customers will see when they purchase the product, and you will see in your products list.
- Select Digital Product or Service as the Product Type. This tells SamCart that customers will receive a downloadable file rather than a physical item. Note: Digital products have no shipping costs and can be delivered instantly to customers after purchase!
- Set your Product Price. This is how much customers will be charged for your product.
- Click Create Product to finish creating your product.
Once you have created your product, you will automatically land on the newly created product's details page. Now you can add your digital file!
Attach Your File to Your Product
This is the crucial step! Click on the Digital tab:
Click the Upload button to browse your computer and select the eBook file you want to sell and your file will upload to your SamCart product.
Security Note: SamCart uses secure, unique download links for each customer. Files are protected and can only be accessed by purchasers.
Click Save in the top right corner of the screen to finalize your product. 
Congratulations! Your eBook is now ready to sell. Anytime a customer purchases your product they'll automatically receive a download link to access the file.
Step 4: Share Your Product and Start Selling
Now that your product is set up with your digital file attached, it's time to start selling! SamCart gives you multiple options but here are the two most common ones: quick selling with Express Checkout or creating a custom landing page.
Option 1: Quick Selling with Express Checkout
Express Checkout is SamCart's streamlined checkout page that's ready to share immediately. No additional setup required! Simply share the checkout link and customers can purchase your eBook instantly.
Perfect for:
• Quick launches and testing the market
• Sharing directly with email lists or social media followers
• Getting sales immediately without building a landing page
• Simple, no-frills selling
How to Share Your Express Checkout Link:
1. In your product settings, find the Design + Convert section
2. Click on the Express tab
3. Click on the Copy URL button to copy your unique checkout URL
4. Share this link anywhere: email, social media, text message, etc.
5. Customers click the link, enter payment details, and instantly receive their download!
Option 2: Create a Custom Landing Page
A landing page is a dedicated sales page where you can showcase your eBook with compelling copy, images, testimonials, and detailed information. It's designed to convert visitors into customers by highlighting the value of your product.
Perfect for:
• Premium products that need more explanation
• Building trust with detailed content and social proof
• Higher-priced eBooks that require more convincing
• Running paid advertising campaigns
How to Create a Landing Page:
1. From your product page find the Design + Convert tab.
2. Make sure you are on the Sales Page tab
3. Click on Design New AI Page
4. This will take you directly to our AI powered Page Builder where you can create a sales page! You will start by choosing a template for your page from a set of professionally designed templates. For a walkthrough on creating a checkout page specifically, check out this article.
5. After you've chosen your template, customize the page with:
• Compelling headline and description
• Product images or eBook cover mockup
• Benefits and features
• Testimonials (if available)
• Call-to-action buttons
For more information about our Page Builder and how to use it to customize your page, check out this article.
6. Publish your landing page by clicking the Publish button in the top right corner of the screen. Once the page is published, click on the Copy URL link button to get the link to the page to share with customers 
7. Share this link anywhere: email, social media, text message, etc.
8. Customers click the link and see your checkout page, enter payment details, and instantly receive their download!
Pro Tip: Start with Express Checkout to validate demand quickly, then create a landing page once you know people want your product. You can always upgrade your sales approach later!
What Happens After a Purchase?
Once a customer completes their purchase:
1. They're immediately redirected to a confirmation page
2. They receive an email with their receipt and download link
3. They can download your eBook immediately
4. You receive a notification of the sale and payment is processed
It's completely automated – no manual delivery required!
You're Ready to Start Selling!
Congratulations! You now have everything you need to create, design, and sell eBooks with SamCart. Whether you're using AI assistance to brainstorm ideas, designing from scratch, or uploading an existing file, SamCart makes the entire process seamless.
Quick Recap
Path 1: Need Ideas → Design → Sell
Use AI eBook Assistant → Copy content to Design tab → Create and export eBook → Upload to Product → Share and sell
Path 2: Have Outline → Design → Sell
Go to Design tab → Create from outline → Design and export → Upload to Product → Share and sell
Path 3: Already Have File → Sell
Go to Sell tab → Create Product → Upload file → Share and sell
Tips for Success
✓ Price strategically: Research similar eBooks in your niche to find the right price point
✓ Create a great cover: First impressions matter! Invest time in an eye-catching cover design
✓ Write compelling descriptions: Focus on benefits and outcomes, not just features
✓ Test your download: Make a test purchase to ensure your file downloads correctly
✓ Promote consistently: Share your checkout link or landing page regularly on all your channels
✓ Gather testimonials: Ask early customers for feedback to use in your marketing
Need Help?
If you run into any issues or have questions:
• Check our Help Center for additional guides and FAQs
• Contact our support team at support@samcart.com - we're here to help you succeed! We also have live chat at just $19/month if you need immediate assistance.
• Join our community to connect with other eBook creators
You're ready to launch - go create your first product and start selling today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I do not know how to turn my outline from the AI Assistant into a .txt, .docx or markdown file that can be uploaded to Typeset. How can I do this?
A: If you don't have the ability to or are unsure how to turn your outline into a compatible document on your device, no worries - we can help! We recommend copying your outline and pasting the outline into a Google Doc. You can create a Google Doc for free as long as you have a free Gmail account! Simply open up Google Docs and paste your outline into a blank document. Then, click on File in the top left corner, the Download, and select either Microsoft Word .docx (1), Plain Text .txt (2), or Markdown .md (3). This will save a document with your outline that you can upload to Typeset! 