June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! And for decades, self-publishing has been at the forefront of publishing LGBTQ+ romance novels. But the trend-watchers at Self-Publishing Relief have noted that gay characters and stories, once limited to peripheral, niche markets, are now...
Self-Publishing Advice You’ll Hate—But It Works | Self-Publishing Relief
Authors who self-publish their novels, memoirs, or nonfiction books are able to get their writing into the hands of their readers faster than those who choose traditional publishing. And independent-minded self-publishing authors also enjoy another benefit: They...
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...
How To Price Your Self-Published Print Or E-Book | Self-Publishing Relief
After all the hard work you put into perfecting your self-published book from content to cover, you certainly want readers to purchase it. One of the most important decisions you’ll make will also determine how well your book sells: the price you choose for your print...
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...
How Social Listening Can Improve Your Book Sales | Self-Publishing Relief
As a savvy self-published author, you know it’s important to have a presence on social media in order to reach more potential buyers for your book. But be sure to follow social media etiquette for the best results: Don’t use your Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or...
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...
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