Self-published authors embrace the freedom to write, package, and release books on their own terms. But with that freedom comes lots of responsibility, including the cost of book promotion. Lacking the budget of a traditional publisher’s marketing and sales...
45 Marketing Tweaks To Instantly Improve Book Sales And Build Fans | Self-Publishing Relief
Marketing your self-published book to generate more book sales and build your fan base can be exhausting work. But what if adding a few minor tweaks to your existing marketing efforts could have a huge impact on your sales figures? What if—instead of totally...
How To Get More Reviews Of Your Self-Published Book: A List Of Book Reviewers | Self-Published Relief
Want to get more reviews for your self-published book? First, the good news. There are LOTS of bloggers and reviewers who publish reviews of self-published books. That means you have plenty of opportunities to gather book reviews as an independent author. The bad news...
Maximize The Marketing Potential Of Your Self-Published Book’s Final Pages | Self-Publishing Relief
It’s the last page of your story in your self-published book. And yet, all is not said and done—there’s the “back matter” to consider! Is your book’s back matter doing everything it possibly can to build your fan base and sell more copies of your self-published book?...
21 Signs Your Self-Published Book Could Turn A Profit | Self-Publishing Relief
Most self-published authors hope to publish a book (or books!) that will make some money. But while some indie books become popular with book-buying readers, other books struggle to break out beyond an audience of friends and family. How do you know if your...
The Story Behind Your Story: Personal Brand Building To Sell More Books | Self-Publishing Relief
Harnessing the power of your personal story to create a memorable author brand and grow your audience of book buyers is one of the most powerful promotional tactics available to writers. This strategy, sometimes called story marketing, is built on the belief that...
People Who Can Legit Help You With Book Marketing And Promotion | Self-Publishing Relief
If you’re thinking about recruiting someone to help promote your self-published book, the first person who may come to mind is a professional publicist. But if you’re looking for a more affordable alternative, the experts here at Self-Publishing Relief know there are...
Holy Publishing Power! How To Self-Publish A Comic Book | Self-Publishing Relief
The freedom and overall control a writer enjoys when self-publishing isn’t limited to novels, memoirs, or poetry collections. If you’ve written and illustrated your own comic book, self-publishing can work for you too—if you know the right steps. Self-Publishing...
22 Places To Hand-Sell Your Self-Published Book | Self-Publishing Relief
Hand-selling your self-published book—also known as face-to-face marketing—can be a powerful way to generate good word-of-mouth buzz. If you’re a “people person” who enjoys interacting with readers, then hand-selling might be for you. If you’re ready to pack the trunk...
The 9 Tasks That Must Go On Your Book Launch To-Do List | Self-Publishing Relief
If you’re definitely considering self-publishing your book, you should already be checking off items on your book launch to-do list! Much of the important groundwork for marketing your book should be in place well before your publication date. The experts at...
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