Ready to promote your self-published book at your local library? Better have a plan! Library event coordinators are fabulous supporters of the arts, but they’re not always an easy sell for new authors. Self-Publishing Relief gives you the tips that will make more...
The Best Locations To Promote Your Book—Plus Tips To Make It Happen | Self-Publishing Relief
Local book promotion events are a big deal for self-published writers—they can lead to event-driven sales, media coverage, and word-of-mouth publicity. Even “big player” traditional publishers encourage their writers to reach out to local venues and nearby events. At...
New And Classic Cover Art Design Trends For Memoir Writers in 2023 | Self-Publishing Relief
Updated May 2023 When you self-publish your memoir, you get to select your cover art. And it’s important to accurately reflect your genre, because your book cover is your most effective point-of-purchase marketing tool! Get it right and readers will be hitting the...
10 Tips For Self-Publishing A Book Of Remembrance | Self-Publishing Relief
Just about everyone has lost someone special in his or her life, and this time of year can be extra difficult as we remember the overwhelming loss of the 9/11 attacks. Self-Publishing Relief suggests that a positive and life-affirming project may be just the thing to...
21 Summertime Book Promotion Ideas For Self-Published Writers | Self-Publishing Relief
The temperature’s rising, vacationers are trying to stuff their TBR shelves into their overnight bags, and it’s a great time to promote your self-published book! Check out these great ideas to host a summer-themed book promotion contest and create summer giveaways...
7 Ideas For Books To Self-Publish And Give As Family Gifts
If you’re the writer in your family, you’ve no doubt been called upon to help out with typical tasks: Can you look at the cover letter for my résumé? Can you help me write this letter to my insurance company? Can you look at my college entrance essay? As a writer,...
How To Stand Out At A Crowded Book Promo Event
Now that you have a book to promote, are you ready for an "author's row"? Writing conferences often feature multiple “meet the author” book signing events that are open to the public. And libraries and schools sometimes schedule book festivals that might promote...
6 Affordable, Unbeatable Promotional Items To Market Your Book
You’ve invested a lot of time—and money—into getting your book published. But just when you're ready to start searching under the couch cushions for lost coins, here comes the most important part of making your book a success—now you need to market your book! One of...
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