When you combine the new releases from both traditional publishing houses and self-publishing authors, close to four million books are published each year. With that much competition, getting those first sales for your self-published book can seem daunting. The...
The Role Of A Book Publicist—And How To Be Your Own | Self-Publishing Relief
You’ve self-published your book and now it’s available for sale. But the bookstore shelves are crowded (both brick and mortar and virtual), and it can be hard for your novel, memoir, or nonfiction book to gain any attention. At Self-Publishing Relief, our marketing...
How To Create An Index Or Glossary For Your Book | Self-Publishing Relief
There are moments when writing and self-publishing your book can be fun, like coming up with plot twists, creating a world for your characters to inhabit, and seeing cover design ideas become reality. Other elements of your self-published book might be less fun:...
Copyright Facts: What Writers Need To Know | Self-Publishing Relief
Many authors who choose to self-publish their books may wonder if they should also get a copyright. But is having a copyright actually necessary? Is your book already protected without a copyright? We aren’t lawyers, but the experts at Self-Publishing Relief have some...
ISBNs: What Self-Publishing Authors Need To Know | Self-Publishing Relief
Self-publishing your book means you have to make a lot of decisions, and one of those will be about ISBNs. Should you purchase your own or use the free ISBN provided by the publishing platform? Is it worth the cost? What is an ISBN’s purpose? The experts at...
Say “No!” To These Self-Publishing Hard Sells ∣ Self-Publishing Relief
When you’re ready to self-publish your book, you need to choose a self-publishing company to work with. While there are many companies ready and willing to help you self-publish your book, choosing the right one for you can be tricky. There are scams and vanity...
Should You Self-Publish With A Co-Author? | Self-Publishing Relief
Choosing to self-publish a book with a co-author can be a difficult decision. Collaborating on a project means sharing the rewards of publishing, as well as the labor of planning, writing, releasing, and marketing the final product. At Self-Publishing Relief, we know...
10 Pesky Self-Publishing Chores You Can Safely Outsource To Other People | Self-Publishing Relief
For many authors who self-publish their books, having complete control over every step of the design, packaging, pricing, and marketing of their books is a rewarding advantage of this “do it yourself” process. Yet the pressure to do every self-publishing chore—and do...
8 Ideas for Self-Published Authors Who Are Environmentally Conscious | Self-Publishing Relief
Thanks to the digital revolution, it’s now easier than ever to be environmentally conscious as a self-published author. At Self-Publishing Relief, we know that with a little thought and effort, you can take advantage of new options for book distribution while reducing...
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