Self-published authors embrace the freedom to write, package, and release books on their own terms. But with that freedom comes lots of responsibility, including the cost of book promotion. Lacking the budget of a traditional publisher’s marketing and sales...
Is It Worthwhile To Self-Publish In Audiobook Format? (An FAQ) | Self-Publishing Relief
The audiobook market is one of the fastest growing in the publishing industry, and the popularity of audiobooks is only increasing. But many self-published authors may be stumped as to how to offer their books in audio format—and wonder if it’s even worthwhile to do...
10 Best Awards Given To Self-Published Books | Self-Publishing Relief
With thousands of books competing against your self-published book for sales—how can you help your book stand out and grab more attention? The experts at Self-Publishing Relief will let you in on an effective but often overlooked promotion strategy that can boost your...
4 Self-Published Book Challenges Nobody Talks About | Self-Publishing Relief
At Self-Publishing Relief, we know you’ll encounter a lot of challenges during the steps of self-publishing your book. Some will be the technical tasks and sales-building efforts you typically expect: formatting, cover design, publication, marketing, and promotion....
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?...
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...
6 Tips For Creating A Self-Published Cookbook | Self-Publishing Relief
’Tis the season for great meals and delicious treats! In some families, favorite dishes are handed down from generation to generation, often on stained, faded recipe cards. Whether you want to preserve your recipes just for your family and friends, or plan to share...
The Story Behind Your Story: Personal Brand Building To Sell More Books | Self-Publishing Relief
Harnessing the power of your personal story to create a memorable author brand and grow your audience of book buyers is one of the most powerful promotional tactics available to writers. This strategy, sometimes called story marketing, is built on the belief that...
Writer: What You Need To Know About The End Of CreateSpace | Self-Publishing Relief
There’s news in the self-publishing industry: Amazon’s CreateSpace print-on-demand platform is closing its doors. More accurately, Amazon is folding CreateSpace into its Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) division. Here at Self-Publishing Relief, we’ve been watching this...
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...
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