Sometimes the process of self-publishing your book can seem overwhelming. When the cover color doesn’t look right, or formatting the book is taking an excruciatingly long time, or your publish date keeps getting pushed back, or one hundred other things go wrong—you...
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...
6 Signs That It’s Time To Get A Literary Agent For Your Self-Published Book | Self-Publishing Relief
Self-published authors must act as their own CEOs, and for some writers, success in self-publishing can become overwhelming. Self-Publishing Relief knows that indie writers enjoy being in control of their own destiny. But could a literary agent benefit your career...
The Best Self-Publishing Conferences of 2017 | Self-Publishing Relief
Navigating the self-publishing industry may leave you feeling like an explorer lost in uncharted territory. Where should you start, and in which direction should you go? Whom should you ask—and trust—for help? What pitfalls should you avoid? The Internet can provide...
How To Turn Your Author Bio Into A Book-Selling Machine | Self-Publishing Relief
A good author bio should be more than a collection of informative facts about you as a writer—it should also inspire readers to take action. If you’re self-publishing—or marketing and promoting any book—Self-Publishing Relief reveals what you need to know in order to...
Artisan Self-Publishing: What It Is, What It Means, And Why It’s Working
Artisan cheese. Artisan bread. And now…artisan self-published print and ebooks? One of the most recent terms to pop up in the self-publishing industry is “artisanal author.” But before you think you should start writing your books by hand or get to work pressing pulp...
4 Red Flags Of Questionable Self-Publishing Companies
With the growth of the self-publishing industry, numerous companies have emerged professing to assist authors with self-publishing their books. While some of these companies offer excellent support, others are making promises that they may not be able to keep. Before...
Is Self-Publishing Right For You? A Quiz From Self-Publishing Relief
Recently, more writers than ever have been choosing to self-publish their novels and memoirs. Dramatic changes in the publishing industry have allowed self-publishing to overcome its former stigma and become one of the most popular ways for authors to achieve their...
The Ins And Outs Of Copyright For Self-Published Authors
You've carefully followed the checklist of things to do before you self-publish, and now you're wondering: I already have an ISBN, but should I copyright my book too? While we're not lawyers, we can offer a brief overview about copyright to help you make the right...
5 Ways Self-Publishing Has Got It Right
In the last few years, self-publishing has become a popular alternative to traditional publishing. And many self-published books have achieved great success in the form of sales, critical acclaim, and film adaptations. While traditional publishing continues to close...
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