A short, hyper-focused PDF (10-25 pages) that solves exactly one problem using exactly one tool or method. Not an ebook, not a course, not an overview. A micro guide that a buyer opens, follows step-by-step, and finishes with a working result in under an hour. The format works especially well for fast-moving tools like AI products, developer workflows, or business software where official docs are confusing and YouTube tutorials are outdated by next month. If the guide replaces 3+ hours of Googling and experimenting, the $9-$25 price feels like a bargain.
Educational Products
Ebooks & Guides
Beginner
Problem-Specific Micro Guide
A short, focused PDF (10-25 pages) that solves one exact problem with one specific tool or method — no theory, no filler, just a step-by-step walkthrough that replaces hours of searching and experimenting with a clear, tested process the buyer can follow in one sitting.
Product Type:
Ebook / Guide
Preview
book-cover
What it is
What's inside
- The Problem page: a 1-page framing of exactly what frustration this guide solves and who it is for (so the buyer immediately knows they are in the right place)
- Step-by-step walkthrough: 8-15 numbered steps with screenshots, annotated UI callouts, and copy-paste inputs where applicable
- Expected output section: what the result should look like when done correctly, with a reference screenshot or example so the buyer can verify their work
- Troubleshooting page: the 5-8 most common mistakes and error states, with a fix for each one
- Quick-reference cheat sheet: a single printable page summarizing the entire process as a checklist (no re-reading needed for repeat use)
- Version and date stamp: which tool version the guide was tested on, so the buyer knows exactly how current the instructions are
- Bonus: one adjacent use case or advanced variation so the buyer gets a next step without needing another purchase
Where to sell
Gumroad
LemonSqueezy
Payhip
Your own site
Etsy
Quick start
- 1 Find ONE specific frustration people are actively Googling or asking about in forums, Reddit, or Twitter replies. The best guides answer searches like 'how to [do X] with [tool Y]' where X is a concrete outcome and Y is a specific product.
- 2 Do the process yourself, screen-record every step, and document every place you got stuck or had to troubleshoot. Your mistakes become the troubleshooting section, which is often the most valuable part of the guide.
- 3 Write the guide in the exact order someone would follow it: problem framing (1 page), prerequisites/setup (1 page), step-by-step walkthrough with screenshots (8-12 pages), expected result (1 page), troubleshooting (2-3 pages), cheat sheet (1 page).
- 4 Design in Canva, Figma, or Google Docs exported to PDF. Keep it clean: one font, two colors, generous whitespace, numbered steps, and annotated screenshots. No decorative filler. Every page should earn its place.
- 5 Launch by posting the guide as a solution in the exact forums and threads where people are asking the question it answers. Give away the problem-framing page as a free preview so buyers see the quality before purchasing.
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