Most writers have specific ideas for the front covers of their self-published books. But, while you do want to make a unique statement that grabs your reader’s attention, there’s more to designing a great book cover than meets the eye. Writers are often unfamiliar...
9 Questions To Ask Before You Pay Someone To Proofread Your Self-Published Book | Self-Publishing Relief
You’ve just finished writing your novel, memoir, or book of poetry and can’t wait to self-publish. But as a savvy writer, you know that your masterpiece needs an experienced proofreader to check spelling, punctuation, grammar, and style before you start the...
The Best Self-Publishing Conferences of 2017 | Self-Publishing Relief
Navigating the self-publishing industry may leave you feeling like an explorer lost in uncharted territory. Where should you start, and in which direction should you go? Whom should you ask—and trust—for help? What pitfalls should you avoid? The Internet can provide...
The Best Word Count For Your Self-Published Novel
When it comes to self-published books...does size matter? Some authors believe the word count is irrelevant—whether it takes 20,000 words or 200,000 words, the book will be done when you’ve finished telling your story. But if marketability matters to you, it’s not...
How Should I Price My E-Book?
After you've spent countless hours writing, editing, and agonizing over it, your book manuscript is sure to seem priceless to you. But if you're planning to sell your book, you will need to come up with an appropriate sales price. So how will you know if you're...
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