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....
How To Share Excerpts And Teasers From Your Self-Published Book To Boost Sales | Self-Publishing Relief
Finally, after all the blood, sweat, and tears that go into writing, editing, and publishing a book, your self-published book is available for purchase! So now you can sit back and relax, right? Wrong. Unfortunately, books don’t sell themselves. And as a...
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...
Use These Acting Tips To Sell More Self-Published Books | Self-Publishing Relief
Now that you’ve self-published your book, it’s time for the one thing most writers dread more than an editor’s red pen: marketing and promotion. Many writers are a bit shy about speaking in public, and the thought of having to actively promote and pitch their books...
DIY Clever Book Promo Goodies For Writing Conference Giveaway Tables | Self-Publishing Relief
If you’re marketing your self-published book at a conference, odds are there will be many other authors there doing the same thing. Making sure your name stands out is a difficult (but important) task. So where do you start? At Self-Publishing Relief, we know that if...
How To Develop An Amazing Speaking Event To Promote Your Self-Published Book | Self-Publishing Relief
Pitching real-time lectures, talks, and seminars is a great way to promote your self-published book to local venues. Not only will these book promotion events offer you unbeatable opportunities to sell more books—you’ll also reach new audiences, develop your...
How To Get People Talking Online About Your Self-Published Book | Self-Publishing Relief
One of the biggest challenges self-published authors face is effectively promoting their books. Advertising and discount-price strategies can only go so far. Constantly announcing your book launch on social media can quickly get you branded as a spammer. And none of...
34 Places That Might Host A Book Promotion Event For Your Self-Published Book | Self-Publishing Relief
Looking for a new event location to promote your self-published book? Check out this great list of local and regional book promotion venues for self-published authors! Some of these book promotion locations are traditional (we’re looking at you, bookstores!), but here...
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