If you want a serious book based on your blog posts, you can't beat the hands-on method of picking the right blog posts, putting them in the right order, and then using a professional design service to design the ebook and print book.

It takes skill to choose the overall argument or logical structure of your book, and then choose the best blog posts that fit that structure, followed by arranging them in the best order. Each blog post has its own sub-argument and sub-topics that need to be carefully analyzed for best fit.

Follow this developmental editing process with professional copyediting and proofreading. Failure to do so usually results in an ineffective and difficult-to-read book.

After editing, seek professional design services by someone who has significant experience in both ebook and print book design. While it can seem like an easy process to prepare an ebook, there are many factors to consider and poor design always shows. Print design is even more important as this is still an art form. Forget templates and discount services if you want your book to look professional.

This advice is for the person who cares how their book represents them to potentially thousands of readers. If you want an powerful book that stands a chance of high sales and also builds your reputation as an expert in your field, you need to pay the cost up front. There are no shortcuts and there are no free lunches.