Authors who self-publish their novels, memoirs, or nonfiction books are able to get their writing into the hands of their readers faster than those who choose traditional publishing. And independent-minded self-publishing authors also enjoy another benefit: They...
9 Effective Ways To Market Your Self-Published Book And Boost Sales | Self-Publishing Relief
If you have a self-published book to sell, then you’ve probably heard the hype about how word-of-mouth recommendations and positive reviews build interest and convince readers to buy your book. And it’s all true! But these aren’t the only ways to generate book sales....
Cover Art Design Trends For Self-Published Cozy Mystery Novels in 2023 | Self-Publishing Relief
Updated May April 2023 When you’re self-publishing your book, it’s no mystery that your cover design can make or break your book sales. And the best way to grab the attention of your audience and boost sales is to use cover design trends that are easily identified...
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...
Summer Sales Slump? Here Are Ways To Boost Summertime Self-Published Book Sales | Self-Publishing Relief
Sometimes, a midsummer drought results in drooping flowers. For writers, a midsummer drought means slumping sales. If you’ve noticed that sales of your self-published book have wilted like a parched petunia, try these summer-bump strategies. Self-Publishing Relief’s...
Tips For Creating And Marketing A Boxed Set Of Your Indie Books | Self-Publishing Relief
As a self-published author, you already know about the algorithmic boost you receive in sales and discoverability whenever you release a new indie-published book. Similar to the front-table advantage in physical bookstores, a spot on the Hot New Releases list makes...
Cover Art Design Trends For Mystery/Thriller Novels | Self-Publishing Relief
When you’re ready to self-publish your mystery or thriller, it’s important to choose your cover art wisely. Your book cover is your ultimate point-of-purchase sales pitch for your book, so you want to be sure it appeals to and entices your potential readers! Typical...
4 Self-Publishing Success Stories of 2016 (And What We Can Learn From Them)
2016 was a strong year for self-published books! By thinking outside the box and trying new ways to reach their audiences, these authors boosted their book sales and wrote their own success stories. Here are some great lessons from last year's self-publishing best...
How To Design A Book Cover To Boost Sales
Book covers can sometimes be more memorable than books themselves—The Great Gatsby’s first edition cover featuring an original painting by Francis Cugat comes to mind. The power that book covers have over consumers cannot be ignored, which is why one must put the...
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