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...
Front Matter Vs. Back Matter—What Goes Where In Your Book? | Self-Publishing Relief
Congratulations! You’ve finished writing your manuscript, and now you’re eager to start the production process for your self-published book. But before you start formatting your book, you still have some important decisions to make. Will you dedicate your book to...
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...
Support A Worthy Cause With Your Self-Published Book Sales | Self-Publishing Relief
Donating to a worthy cause is a great way to send some good vibes out into the world. But did you know you could donate to charity and also boost the sales of your self-published book? At Self-Publishing Relief, we know that “cause marketing” is an effective way to...
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...
How Amazon Editorial Reviews Can Boost Your Book Sales Self-Publishing Relief
Too often, authors self-publish their books and think their work is done. But if you want your book to actually sell and bring in some money, you’re going to have to find ways to make it stand out from among the many thousands of other books your target audience can...
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,...
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