Since traditional publishing houses often aren’t interested in short story collections (unless you’re Ernest Hemingway, J.D. Salinger, or even Tom Hanks), most writers with collections will have more success with self-publishing. If you’re considering self-publishing...
Cover Design Trends For Poetry Collections ǀ Self-Publishing Relief
Every genre has specific cover cues readers look for, and a self-published poetry collection is no exception. At Self-Publishing Relief, we know readers will expect your poetry book cover to display a unique spirit based on the collection’s theme. Yet, as your...
Q&A: How To Properly Attribute Published Work In A Self-Published Collection | Self-Publishing Relief
Once you’ve assembled the poems or short prose you want to have in your self-published collection, the next step is to review the acknowledgments info you should also include. Any works in your collection that have been previously published in literary journals should...
Before You Self-Publish Your Poetry Collection: Read These FAQs | Self-Publishing Relief
For the most part, unless you’re already famous, the traditional publishing houses aren’t interested in poetry collections. As a result, many poets who want to get their collections out into the world are choosing to self-publish. But where do you begin?...
5 Signs You’re Ready To Self-Publish A Short Story Collection | Self-Publishing Relief
The decision to self-publish a short story collection is not an easy one to make. Are you really prepared? Is it worth your time and effort? Is it the right choice for your career? At Self-Publishing Relief, our experts know there are certain signs to watch for that...
Republishing Yourself: 5 Tips To Create A Collection Of Previously Published Works | Self-Publishing Relief
If you have a stack of published poems or short stories, congratulations! Creative writers know how important it is to be published in top-notch literary journals. But most journals don’t want previously published work, so once the rights revert back to you, what’s...
Turn Your Individual Poems Into A Publishable Poetry Collection | Self-Publishing Relief
You’ve written a number of poems, and maybe you’ve even been lucky enough to get some of them published in literary journals. Now you may be wondering: What’s the next step? Self-Publishing Relief recommends you gather your individual poems into a chapbook or poetry...
Cover Art Design Trends For Self-Published Poetry Collections in 2023 | Self-Publishing Relief
Updated May 2023 Poetry collections are unlike any other type of book, because they appeal to the reader on an entirely different emotional and intellectual level. Poetry can almost be described as an “art form” of the written word—so readers will expect poetry book...
10 Great Ideas For Marketing Your Self-Published Poetry Collection | Self-Publishing Relief
Gone are the days when poetry promotion was limited to local book shops, libraries, and coffee shops. There have never been more opportunities for poets to reach big audiences of potential book buyers—all across the world! If you’re ready to market and promote your...
Self-Publishing Your Poetry Book, Chapbook, or Poetry Collection
Self-Publishing Your Poetry Book, Chapbook, or Poetry Collection: Let Self-Publishing Relief Guide You! Poets: If you’re ready to self-publish a poetry book, Self-Publishing Relief can help! Most literary agents and traditional, big-name publishers are not interested...
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