You’ve self-published your book and now it’s available for sale. But the bookstore shelves are crowded (both brick and mortar and virtual), and it can be hard for your novel, memoir, or nonfiction book to gain any attention. At Self-Publishing Relief, our marketing...
How To Create An Index Or Glossary For Your Book | Self-Publishing Relief
There are moments when writing and self-publishing your book can be fun, like coming up with plot twists, creating a world for your characters to inhabit, and seeing cover design ideas become reality. Other elements of your self-published book might be less fun:...
Why NOW Is The Best Time To Self-Publish ǀ Self-Publishing Relief
As the saying goes, timing is everything. If you’ve decided to self-publish your book, you may be wondering when is the best time to do so. The experts at Self-Publishing Relief know that unless your book is tied to a specific occasion when it would make a good...
5 Self-Published Book Awards Worth Winning | Self-Publishing Relief
As a self-published author, it’s important to help your book stand out from the competition. One effective way to boost your book sales is to win an award. Winning a prestigious award can convince undecided readers to buy your self-published book instead of someone...
Self-Publishing A Book: How Long Does It Take? | Self-Publishing Relief
If you’re thinking about self-publishing a book, one of your first questions might be, How long will it take from start to finish? At Self-Publishing Relief, we know many factors can affect the amount of time it takes to successfully complete your project. However, it...
A Manuscript Explains How To Get Self-Published | Self-Publishing Relief
Are you a manuscript that’s been dreaming of getting self-published, but your writer is just too unsure about the process to get started? Whether you’re a memoir, novel, or collection of poetry or short stories, you deserve to get into the hands of eager readers! As a...
Why Do Self-Published Authors Need Websites? | Self-Publishing Relief
Whether you’re a New York Times Best Seller or a self-published author, having an author website is vital to a successful writing career. Why? At Self-Publishing Relief, our marketing experts know that traditionally published authors no longer receive extensive...
The Right Word Count For Each Self-Published Genre | Self-Publishing Relief
You might think the word count of your self-published book shouldn’t matter as much as the actual narrative. Since you’re self-publishing, it’s true that you have the final say about how many—or how few—words are necessary to tell your story. But if you’re hoping to...
Scary-Good Self-Publishing Advice And Tips ǀ Self-Publishing Relief
Does the idea of self-publishing your book fill you with a sense of dread and despair? At Self-Publishing Relief, we understand—the unknown can be scary! No one wants to be in the dark when navigating the self-publishing process, especially since in the dark is where...
How To Improve Self-Published Book Sales ǀ Self-Publishing Relief
After navigating all the complex ins and outs of the self-publishing process, you’ve finally pressed “publish” and your book is available for sale. Yay, you! But, like many self-published authors, you may soon be surprised that your book isn’t flying off the virtual...
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