An important part of the self-publishing process is accurately filling out the forms on Kindle Direct Publishing, B&N Press, and any other e-book vendors where you’ll upload your book for publication. The title, categories, subtitle, and back blurb questions...
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 Best Online Editing And Grammar Tools For Self-Publishing Writers | Self-Publishing Relief
Before you self-publish your book, it’s extremely important that the manuscript is carefully edited. No matter how good the story, if your book is filled with typos and grammar mistakes, disgruntled readers will be leaving poor reviews and your sales will tank. At...
How To Ace Self-Publishing Your First Book | Self-Publishing Relief
Congratulations! After much consideration and research, you’ve finally decided to self-publish your first book. For many writers, the self-publishing process can seem intimidating, complicated—and requiring lots of technical savvy. There’s certainly a lot to...
KDP vs. IngramSpark: Which Self-Publishing Platform Is Right For You? ∣ Self-Publishing Relief
Updated for 2024 Now that you’re ready to self-publish, it’s time to decide which of the print-on-demand platforms you’ll choose. The biggest, most popular options are Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and IngramSpark. The experts at Self-Publishing Relief know there are...
4 Easy, Effective Public Speaking Tips For Self-Published Authors | Self-Publishing Relief
Whether making a presentation via videoconferencing or standing in front of an audience, the idea of speaking to a group is enough to set many writers’ knees knocking. But as a self-published author, promoting your book is going to fall squarely on your shoulders—and...
Should You Self-Publish With A Co-Author? | Self-Publishing Relief
Choosing to self-publish a book with a co-author can be a difficult decision. Collaborating on a project means sharing the rewards of publishing, as well as the labor of planning, writing, releasing, and marketing the final product. At Self-Publishing Relief, we know...
Could Your Self-Published Book Benefit From Literary Agent Representation? | Self-Publishing Relief
Self-publishing a book allows indie authors to be in charge of every aspect of the business, from selecting the cover design to marketing the book itself. But the continuing demands on your time and energy can become overwhelming, especially when you’d rather be...
Writer Freebie: Sample Author Interview Questions For Your Book Marketing Materials | Self-Publishing Relief
As a self-published author, you need to market your own book if you want to make sales. And while you’re hand-selling your book, hosting reading events and book signings, and talking about your writing on a podcast or blog—you’re going to be asked questions. Readers...
7 Strategies To Promote Your Self-Published Memoir | Self-Publishing Relief
Writing a memoir is a deeply personal experience. It takes a tremendous amount of self-reflection to craft your life experiences into an engaging story. Now that you’ve completed that richly rewarding journey and self-published your book, it’s time to think about ways...
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