When it comes to boosting sales of self-published books, you can’t beat a great book review. Having great rankings and lots of positive reviews can raise the profile of your release above the millions of others published worldwide. At Self-Publishing Relief, we know...
How To Write A “Dear Reader” Letter To Promote Your Book | Self-Publishing Relief
Want to foster deeper connections with your readers and encourage more sales of your self-published book? A “dear reader” letter is a great way to show off your writer personality, create a sense of personal connection with fans, and sell more copies of your books....
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?...
5 Signs You’re Ready To Self-Publish A Short Story Collection | Self-Publishing Relief
The decision to self-publish a short story collection is not an easy one to make. Are you really prepared? Is it worth your time and effort? Is it the right choice for your career? At Self-Publishing Relief, our experts know there are certain signs to watch for that...
4 Tips For Self-Publishing A Mixed-Genre Book Of Poems, Stories, And Essays | Self-Publishing Relief
Hey, writer—mixology isn’t just for craft cocktails! Mixing genres is becoming more and more popular each day. At Self-Publishing Relief, we know it’s not easy to traditionally publish poetry books and short prose collections, so self-publishing offers an excellent...
Book Cover Design “Strategies” You Should Avoid | Self-Publishing Relief
At Self-Publishing Relief, we know the road to poor book sales is often paved with good intentions. Sometimes writers will choose cover art design strategies that should work—in theory—but might inadvertently steer potential buyers away from their books. Since many...
Is It Worthwhile To Self-Publish In Audiobook Format? (An FAQ) | Self-Publishing Relief
The audiobook market is one of the fastest growing in the publishing industry, and the popularity of audiobooks is only increasing. But many self-published authors may be stumped as to how to offer their books in audio format—and wonder if it’s even worthwhile to do...
4 Self-Published Book Challenges Nobody Talks About | Self-Publishing Relief
At Self-Publishing Relief, we know you’ll encounter a lot of challenges during the steps of self-publishing your book. Some will be the technical tasks and sales-building efforts you typically expect: formatting, cover design, publication, marketing, and promotion....
Cause Marketing: Donating A Portion Of Your Self-Published Book Sales To Charity | Self-Publishing Relief
Pop quiz: If you had to decide between donating to a worthy charity and improving sales of your self-published book, which would you choose? Answer: It’s a trick question—you can do both at the same time! At Self-Publishing Relief, we know that donating a portion of...
How To Connect With Other Indie Writers Online And In Person | Self-Publishing Relief
The writing life can be lonely. For months and sometimes years, it’s just you, your characters, and your story. And if you’re an indie writer who has decided to publish your own book, you have the additional burden of climbing a daunting learning curve about...
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