When you self-publish your book, you have complete control over the entire process: your cover design, the final title, the book’s price, and promotion. At Self-Publishing Relief, we know most writers are unfamiliar with the details of effective marketing and...
Market Your Self-Published Book On A $0 Budget | Self-Publishing Relief
Once you’ve self-published your book, you might think your work is finished. Now you just sit back and let the sales roll in, right? Not quite. It’s time to kick your marketing efforts into high gear—no book sells itself! But buying paid advertising, mailings,...
Outside-The-Box Book Marketing Strategies ∣ Self-Publishing Relief
Most writers are not marketing experts, but when you’re self-publishing your own book, all the promotional tasks fall directly on your shoulders. Being your own marketing manager may seem daunting—but it doesn’t have to be! The marketing experts at Self-Publishing...
Say “No!” To These Self-Publishing Hard Sells ∣ Self-Publishing Relief
When you’re ready to self-publish your book, you need to choose a self-publishing company to work with. While there are many companies ready and willing to help you self-publish your book, choosing the right one for you can be tricky. There are scams and vanity...
5 Questions To Ask Yourself If You’re Thinking About Self-Publishing | Self-Publishing Relief
If you’re struggling with the question of whether or not you should self-publish your book, you’re not alone. At Self-Publishing Relief, we know many writers wonder if self-publishing is the right choice. You may be concerned that you don’t have the marketing chops...
25 New Book Marketing Strategies For When You’ve Run Out Of Ideas | Self-Publishing Relief
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...
9 Effective Ways To Market Your Self-Published Book And Boost Sales | Self-Publishing Relief
If you have a self-published book to sell, then you’ve probably heard the hype about how word-of-mouth recommendations and positive reviews build interest and convince readers to buy your book. And it’s all true! But these aren’t the only ways to generate book sales....
Is Your Author Brand As Clear To Readers As You Think It Is? | Self-Publishing Relief
Whether you want to build a base of devoted fans or choose to focus on marketing your self-published debut novel, your author brand is one of your most important tools for attracting new readers. Your brand is what clinches the sale and makes readers want to follow...
5 Conversation Starters To Help You Hand-Sell Your Self-Published Book | Self-Publishing Relief
It’s no secret that writers are not exactly social butterflies known for their intrinsic marketing and promotion capabilities. And guess what? They aren’t generally great salespeople either. In fact, what attracts most authors to the craft is the solitary nature of...
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?...
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