As a savvy self-published author, you know it’s important to have a presence on social media in order to reach more potential buyers for your book. But be sure to follow social media etiquette for the best results: Don’t use your Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or...
5 Ways To Get Organized Before You Self-Publish ǀ Self-Publishing Relief
Make no mistake, the self-publishing process can be confusing and complex. True, you can (and the experts at Self-Publishing Relief recommend you do) outsource some of the tasks, such as hiring a professional to design your book cover. But the fact is, when you...
5 Elements Your Book Cover Design Must Have in 2023 | Self-Publishing Relief
Updated May 2023 After all the work you put into writing and perfecting your manuscript, you want the cover of your self-published book to be unique and memorable. And the experts at Self-Publishing Relief agree: Your book cover is your best point-of-purchase...
Book Promotion Pitfalls Writers Should Avoid ∣ Self-Publishing Relief
When you self-publish your book, you have complete control over the entire process: your cover design, the final title, the book’s price, and promotion. At Self-Publishing Relief, we know most writers are unfamiliar with the details of effective marketing and...
Kindle Vella: What Authors Need To Know | Self-Publishing Relief
Serialized storytelling has become increasingly popular with readers and viewers alike. Whether it’s Outlander, Harry Potter, Stephanie Plum, or Cedar Grove, we all have our favorite book series. Streaming television series and box office movies has also helped create...
Ask Self-Publishing Relief: Our Best Self-Publishing Advice
When you decide to self-publish your book, you’ll have a lot of questions. Is there a best time to self-publish? Do I need a copyright? How do I choose a cover? Do I need to market my book? Fortunately, the experts at Self-Publishing Relief have the answers and advice...
Market Your Self-Published Book On A $0 Budget | Self-Publishing Relief
Once you’ve self-published your book, you might think your work is finished. Now you just sit back and let the sales roll in, right? Not quite. It’s time to kick your marketing efforts into high gear—no book sells itself! But buying paid advertising, mailings,...
Should You Crowdfund To Self-Publish A Book? ∣ Self-Publishing Relief
Crowdfunding seems to be the latest way for people to finance their projects. As a writer interested in self-publishing a book, you might be wondering if crowdfunding is the answer to your budget concerns. At Self-Publishing Relief, we know crowdfunding may seem like...
Timing Is Everything: When You SHOULDN’T Self-Publish ∣ Self-Publishing Relief
One of the many perks of self-publishing is that writers can publish their books on their own schedules. Instead of waiting for a traditional publishing house’s time frame that could take years, self-publishing allows authors to publish in a few short months—sometimes...
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