Updated May 2023 If you’re self-publishing a horror novel, there are certain design elements your readers will expect to see in your cover art. At Self-Publishing Relief, we know that the right cover art for a horror novel will both attract and terrify your reader—and...
5 Design Mistakes That Can Make Indie Book Covers Look Wonky | Self-Publishing Relief
Despite the popular saying, most people DO judge a book by its cover. So your self-published book cover is your last, best opportunity to attract the attention of potential readers, give them insight about the contents of your book, and close the sale. At...
5 Tips For Designing Your Own Cover For Your Self-Published Book | Self-Publishing Relief
Having the final say about your book cover design is one of the perks of self-publishing! And since your book cover is your final point-of-purchase marketing tool, you want it to stand out and entice your readers to Pick me! Pick me! from the bookshelves. With the...
Cover Art Design Trends For Mystery/Thriller Novels | Self-Publishing Relief
When you’re ready to self-publish your mystery or thriller, it’s important to choose your cover art wisely. Your book cover is your ultimate point-of-purchase sales pitch for your book, so you want to be sure it appeals to and entices your potential readers! Typical...
6 Self-Publishing Mistakes Authors Must Avoid | Self-Publishing Relief
Self-publishing a book can be just as challenging as writing one. You have countless decisions to make about the book cover, back-cover blurb, book formats, metadata, and promotion. Choosing to self-publish your book means that you have to sink or swim as a one-person...
How To Capture Your Character’s Essence With Cover Art
As an author, you want readers to connect with your characters and your story—and to buy your book as a result! But is it possible for your potential audience to get to know your characters before they've even opened the book? Yes—through your cover art! While you...
Cover Art Slip-Ups That Can Hurt Your Book Sales
With all the new self-published books on the market today, it’s not surprising to run across a few cringe-worthy book covers. Some DIY authors opt to design their own book covers—and it shows in the results. Others hire graphic designers without knowing the difference...
Why Self-Publishing Works For Niche Genre Writers
Have you written a romance...about space aliens? Or did you put together a collection of ancient Viking dress sewing patterns? While these niche topics won't interest traditional publishers or literary agents—it's still possible there's an audience waiting for you to...
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...
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...
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