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...
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...
“Free” Self-Publishing: 6 Reasons It’s Not The Bargain It Seems | Self-Publishing Relief
When you self-publish, you get to have the final say in any decisions about your book: cover art, formatting, publication date, etc. And in addition to taking on all these responsibilities, you also take on all the costs. So when a company promises “free”...
People Who Can Legit Help You With Book Marketing And Promotion | Self-Publishing Relief
If you’re thinking about recruiting someone to help promote your self-published book, the first person who may come to mind is a professional publicist. But if you’re looking for a more affordable alternative, the experts here at Self-Publishing Relief know there are...
How To Cope With Negative Reviews Of Your Self-Published Book | Self-Publishing Relief
A negative review can hit an author with the force of a freight train. After all, you’ve spent months or even years writing, plowed through the necessary editing, and then invested your time, money, and energy into launching your book into the world. Yet, with just...
A Literary Agent Offers To Rep Your Self-Published Book. Now What? | Self-Publishing Relief
Typically, literary agents don’t need to hunt for brand-new authors, because writers tend to gravitate to them. Yet Self-Publishing Relief knows that in this brave new world of publishing, many agents have offered unsolicited representation to indie authors, when...
Words Of Encouragement: Quotes To Inspire Self-Publishing Authors | Self-Publishing Relief
It’s easy to get worn down and discouraged by all the time and effort it takes to promote a self-published book. When you self-publish, you are responsible for the formatting, cover art, marketing, and promotion of your book. At Self-Publishing Relief, we’re here to...
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