Once you’ve self-published your novel, memoir, self-help, or other genre book, it’s time to get the word out and boost sales. If you want your promotional efforts to be effective, it’s important to target your potential book-buying audience—without being overly...
7 Self-Publishing Events You Shouldn’t Miss | Self-Publishing Relief
Before self-publishing a book, it’s important to carefully research and gather information so that you know what to expect and how to make the best choices. At Self-Publishing Relief, we know one of the best ways to learn more about self-publishing is to attend an...
How Instagram Helps Writers Sell More Books | Self-Publishing Relief
With over one billion monthly users, Instagram is one of the most popular social networking platforms in the world. Plus, Instagrammers are much more likely to engage by sharing and liking posts. It’s no surprise that the authors of self-published books are now...
Could Your Self-Published Book Benefit From Literary Agent Representation? | Self-Publishing Relief
Self-publishing a book allows indie authors to be in charge of every aspect of the business, from selecting the cover design to marketing the book itself. But the continuing demands on your time and energy can become overwhelming, especially when you’d rather be...
10 Practical Tips For Your Book Signing Event: A Checklist For Self-Published Authors | Self-Publishing Relief
A book signing is a great way to connect with your readers and promote your latest book. While there are no hard-and-fast industry standards for these events, we at Self-Publishing Relief have put together a practical checklist to maximize the fan base appeal and...
How To Connect With Other Indie Writers Online And In Person | Self-Publishing Relief
The writing life can be lonely. For months and sometimes years, it’s just you, your characters, and your story. And if you’re an indie writer who has decided to publish your own book, you have the additional burden of climbing a daunting learning curve about...
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...
Authors: How To Find A Self-Publishing Mentor | Self-Publishing Relief
January 13 is “Make Your Dreams Come True Day,” and one of the smartest ways to achieve your dream of becoming a published author is to get that novel, memoir, or poetry chapbook of yours out the door and into the hands of readers! If you’ve decided to take charge of...
How To Be A Better Panelist When Promoting Your Book
Schools, libraries, writing groups, booksellers, and writing conferences often invite groups of authors to speak at a single seminar as part of a panel. Participating in a panel (or organizing a panel of fellow authors) is a smart way to promote your self-published...
Create A Press Release That Media Outlets Will Actually Publish
Learning to write a basic press release is a valuable skill for writers who want to promote a book launch or writing-related event. But local and regional newspapers can receive hundreds of press releases every week—which means that there’s stiff competition for “real...
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