Self-publishing gives authors unlimited control over the writing, production, and marketing of their books. But being the CEO of your own publishing venture means you have to make a lot of tough decisions. At Self-Publishing Relief, we know one of the most fundamental...
5 Reasons Readers Pay More For Some Books (And How It Affects Your Self-Published Book Pricing) | Self-Publishing Relief
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...
11 Tips To Ace Your Book Club Call-Ins And Sell More Books | Self-Publishing Relief
You already know some of the strategies that self-published authors use to generate interest from book clubs and sell more books. And since you have a great “book me” page on your author website, it’s easy for book club coordinators to invite you to call in and speak...
10 Mistakes That Could Turn Off Book Buyers—Fast | Self-Publishing Relief
At Self-Publishing Relief, we know it’s a crowded book-buying world—and it’s getting more competitive every day. In 2018, over one million self-published books landed on the virtual shelves! With so many options for readers, self-published authors only have a few...
Cause Marketing: Donating A Portion Of Your Self-Published Book Sales To Charity | Self-Publishing Relief
Pop quiz: If you had to decide between donating to a worthy charity and improving sales of your self-published book, which would you choose? Answer: It’s a trick question—you can do both at the same time! At Self-Publishing Relief, we know that donating a portion of...
7 Smart Ways To Sell More Books At A Writing Conference | Self-Publishing Relief
Heading to a writing conference? Make the most of your investment by putting yourself in a great position to sell lots of your self-published books! Self-Publishing Relief offers smart tips on how to boost your book sales at a writing conference. How To Make More Book...
5 Tips To Promote Your Self-Published Book Series | Self-Publishing Relief
For publishers and authors, most standard promotion and marketing campaigns are geared toward pushing sales of a new, stand-alone book. But what if the book you’re releasing is the fifth novel in an ongoing series? How do you generate interest in a new release if that...
How To Ask (Bribe) Friends And Family To Promote Your Self-Published Book | Self-Publishing Relief
What can friends, family, and coworkers do to help market your self-published book? More than you think! Is there a photographer in the family who can take your author publicity photo? Do your friends know other authors who may want to cross-promote? Or perhaps Aunt...
9 Tips For Selling More Books Via Word-Of-Mouth Sales | Self-Publishing Relief
Encouraging word-of-mouth engagement to bump up sales can send your book to the top of the bestseller lists. But how can you make this mysterious phenomenon work for you? Self-Publishing Relief has the right answers and the most effective tips: What Are...
Tips From Online Dating Profiles To Make Readers Fall In Love With Your Book
Whether your "happily-ever-after" involves an engagement ring or an ISBN, more and more people are using the Internet to find a love match. According to a recent online study, approximately one-third of married couples met online. And when readers are searching for a...
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