No book sells itself, so whether you’re self-published or traditionally published, effective book marketing strategies are vital to attracting the attention your work deserves. But what do you do when you’re fresh out of new ideas? Where can you go to find innovative...
4 Digital Promo Giveaways Book Readers Love To Get From Authors | Self-Publishing Relief
Readers love getting freebies from their favorite authors! And digital promo giveaways are an inexpensive (and frankly, quite easy) way to make your fans feel special. They’re also a great way to give your book a marketing boost by tying it into the giveaway. If you...
8 Cross-Promotion Marketing Ideas For Self-Published Authors | Self-Publishing Relief
Self-publishing has opened a multitude of new paths to success for independent writers. But if you’re going it alone, book marketing can seem overwhelming and expensive. How’s a self-published author supposed to make a marketing splash in a crowded publishing field?...
Cover Art Trends In Self-Published Historical Fiction in 2023 | Self-Publishing Relief
Updated April 2023 Your self-published book may be historical fiction, but that doesn’t mean your cover art has to be stuck in the past! The latest cover art trends for historical fiction are taking the genre in a direction that’s more aesthetically pleasing to the...
4 Tips For Self-Publishing A Mixed-Genre Book Of Poems, Stories, And Essays | Self-Publishing Relief
Hey, writer—mixology isn’t just for craft cocktails! Mixing genres is becoming more and more popular each day. At Self-Publishing Relief, we know it’s not easy to traditionally publish poetry books and short prose collections, so self-publishing offers an excellent...
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...
10 Best Awards Given To Self-Published Books | Self-Publishing Relief
With thousands of books competing against your self-published book for sales—how can you help your book stand out and grab more attention? The experts at Self-Publishing Relief will let you in on an effective but often overlooked promotion strategy that can boost your...
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...
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...
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