Every genre has specific cover cues readers look for, and a self-published poetry collection is no exception. At Self-Publishing Relief, we know readers will expect your poetry book cover to display a unique spirit based on the collection’s theme. Yet, as your...
Before You Self-Publish Your Poetry Collection: Read These FAQs | Self-Publishing Relief
For the most part, unless you’re already famous, the traditional publishing houses aren’t interested in poetry collections. As a result, many poets who want to get their collections out into the world are choosing to self-publish. But where do you begin?...
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...
Republishing Yourself: 5 Tips To Create A Collection Of Previously Published Works | Self-Publishing Relief
If you have a stack of published poems or short stories, congratulations! Creative writers know how important it is to be published in top-notch literary journals. But most journals don’t want previously published work, so once the rights revert back to you, what’s...
Turn Your Individual Poems Into A Publishable Poetry Collection | Self-Publishing Relief
You’ve written a number of poems, and maybe you’ve even been lucky enough to get some of them published in literary journals. Now you may be wondering: What’s the next step? Self-Publishing Relief recommends you gather your individual poems into a chapbook or poetry...
Cover Art Design Trends For Self-Published Poetry Collections in 2023 | Self-Publishing Relief
Updated May 2023 Poetry collections are unlike any other type of book, because they appeal to the reader on an entirely different emotional and intellectual level. Poetry can almost be described as an “art form” of the written word—so readers will expect poetry book...
10 Great Ideas For Marketing Your Self-Published Poetry Collection | Self-Publishing Relief
Gone are the days when poetry promotion was limited to local book shops, libraries, and coffee shops. There have never been more opportunities for poets to reach big audiences of potential book buyers—all across the world! If you’re ready to market and promote your...
How Excerpts In Literary Journals Can Boost Your Self-Published Book Sales | Self-Publishing Relief
One powerful way to boost your self-publishing marketing efforts is to submit an excerpt from your book to literary journals. Getting your shorter works published in literary magazines will help promote your book to a wider audience and build your fan base....
What To Consider Before You Self-Publish A Poetry Book, Chapbook, or Collection of Poems | Self-Publishing Relief
Updated 11/17/21 Tired of trying to find a publisher for your poetry book, chapbook, or collection of poems? Most traditional, big-name publishers are not interested in poetry collections or chapbooks. As a result, there are many poets who have decided the time is NOW...
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