You’ve finished writing, editing, and proofreading your book—now you’re ready to roll the dice and self-publish. Fortunately, it won’t be too much of a gamble: Self-publishing is becoming more popular and successful with each passing year. And the experts at...
How To Boost Sales Of Your Backlist Titles ǀ Self-Publishing Relief
Your newest self-published book should get lots of attention: announcements on your social media and author website, a mention in your newsletter, book readings and signings, book reviews, maybe even a podcast interview, and more. After all, the success of your new...
Do This So Your Self-Published Book Doesn’t Look Self-Published | Self-Publishing Relief
Many writers—even successful, traditionally published writers—have jumped on the self-publishing bandwagon. The experts at Self-Publishing Relief know you can get your book into the hands of your readers much more quickly through self-publishing than through the...
Busting Stereotypes In Book Cover Design | Self-Publishing Relief
Examine a few books and you may notice some stereotypes or clichés in the cover design—but this isn’t necessarily a negative! Readers of certain genres expect to see specific elements represented in the book cover. And the cover design experts at Self-Publishing...
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...
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...
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...
5 Elements Your Book Cover Design Must Have in 2023 | Self-Publishing Relief
Updated May 2023 After all the work you put into writing and perfecting your manuscript, you want the cover of your self-published book to be unique and memorable. And the experts at Self-Publishing Relief agree: Your book cover is your best point-of-purchase...
The Latest Cover Design Trend in 2023: Minimalist Book Cover Art | Self-Publishing Relief
Updated April 2023 From self-published books, to traditionally published new releases, and even to reimagined covers of literary classics, cover art is trending toward minimalist design. And while it may seem simplistic, this design trend can be very powerful and...
5 Questions To Ask A Self-Publishing Company That Could Save Time, Money, And Heartache | Self-Publishing Relief
So you’ve finally completed your book and are ready to take the next step: self-publishing! While self-publishing is a very viable strategy to get your work into the hands of potential readers, it can be tricky to navigate. Many writers, despite their literary...
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