Self-publishing can be a lonely process, so it's very helpful to have the support of friends, followers, and other authors. That's where effective networking comes in. By making the right connections, you'll meet writers who can offer you the benefits of their...
5 Ways Self-Publishing Has Got It Right
In the last few years, self-publishing has become a popular alternative to traditional publishing. And many self-published books have achieved great success in the form of sales, critical acclaim, and film adaptations. While traditional publishing continues to close...
What To Consider Before You Self-Publish A Poetry Book, Chapbook, or Collection of Poems | Self-Publishing Relief
Updated 11/17/21 Tired of trying to find a publisher for your poetry book, chapbook, or collection of poems? Most traditional, big-name publishers are not interested in poetry collections or chapbooks. As a result, there are many poets who have decided the time is NOW...
The Best Word Count For Your Self-Published Novel
When it comes to self-published books...does size matter? Some authors believe the word count is irrelevant—whether it takes 20,000 words or 200,000 words, the book will be done when you’ve finished telling your story. But if marketability matters to you, it’s not...
Publishing Is Half The Job: Promote Your Book! | Self-Publishing Relief
You may think the hardest, most important parts of self-publishing your book are the writing and the actual process of creating a book. But you would only be half right—the part of self-publishing that is vital to the success of your book is still...
A Perk For Self-Published Authors: The Author Page on Amazon
Once your self-published book is available for sale on Amazon, there's a bonus you might not know about: A space has already been reserved for you in the Author Pages! An Author Page is a valuable (and free!) way to connect with and market to your readers and...
Don’t Let Bad Grammar Hurt A Good Self-Published Book
Every writer should develop the skills to proofread their own work. But sometimes, especially when you've invested so much energy and emotion into creating your book, it’s hard to see your own writing objectively. Of course, it's important to present a professional...
10 Things You Must Do Before You Self-Publish
Self-publishing a book is a big step in any writer’s career. But before you have your finished book (or e-book) in hand, there's important prep work to be done that will determine whether your self-publishing efforts are a success—or a flop. Here are ten things you...
Vanity Presses and Self-Publishing: What’s the Difference?
Some people use the terms vanity press and self-publishing as if they are interchangeable. Unlike traditional publishing, where the publishing house covers the cost of bringing a book to market, with self-publishing and vanity presses it is the author who takes on the...
12 Marketing Strategies for Self-Published Authors
Now that you've self-published your book, all you have to do is sit back and watch the sales roll in—right? Wrong! Your book will be competing with thousands of other titles in your genre. If you want to build sales, you need to make your self-published book...
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