You’ve seen it happen: A self-published book’s asking price is less than a dollar, yet it never sells. Meanwhile, another self-published book with a heftier price tag is flying off the virtual shelf! Why are readers willing to pay more for some books than others? At...
How To Get Over Your Fear Of Being Annoying While Selling Your Book | Self-Publishing Relief
While writing a novel may be a solitary venture, marketing the book is anything but. If you want to boost sales beyond friends and family members, you need to get out there and sell your self-published book and yourself to potential readers. Often, writers find that...
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...
6 Places To Celebrate Your Book’s Debut Birthday Bash | Self-Publishing Relief
Congratulations! You wrote your book, worked hard to publish it (or maybe you let Self-Publishing Relief do the heavy lifting), and are now ready to share it with the world. The best way to debut your work is through a book launch—a gathering of would-be readers to...
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....
DIY Clever Book Promo Goodies For Writing Conference Giveaway Tables | Self-Publishing Relief
If you’re marketing your self-published book at a conference, odds are there will be many other authors there doing the same thing. Making sure your name stands out is a difficult (but important) task. So where do you start? At Self-Publishing Relief, we know that if...
6 Great Self-Publishing Podcasts You Should Listen To | Self-Publishing Relief
The self-publishing industry is constantly evolving, and at Self-Publishing Relief, we know it’s not easy to keep up with all the latest trends, technologies, and titles. A great way to stay on top of self-publishing industry changes and tips is to use one of the most...
The Indie Author’s 6-Step Guide To Goodreads Networking and Marketing | Self-Publishing Relief
If you’re obsessed with reading (like everyone here at Self-Publishing Relief!), then you’ve probably heard of Goodreads.com. This social cataloging site allows members to create libraries and reading lists of books they’ve read or plan to read, and to check out book...
The Definitive Guide To Marketing Your Book To Book Clubs | Self-Publishing Relief
Writer, one of the best ways to market yourself and your book is through promotions to book clubs and reader groups. If you’re a self-published author with an entrepreneurial spirit, here’s a guide to marketing your book to book clubs in order to help generate book...
Maximize The Marketing Potential Of Your Self-Published Book’s Final Pages | Self-Publishing Relief
It’s the last page of your story in your self-published book. And yet, all is not said and done—there’s the “back matter” to consider! Is your book’s back matter doing everything it possibly can to build your fan base and sell more copies of your self-published book?...
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