As you scan the table and admire all the homemade brownies, cupcakes, and cookies, you may be thinking: What makes a successful bake sale? (OK, you’re probably thinking those sprinkle-covered, pink-frosted chocolate cupcakes are coming home with me, but stay with us.)...
How To Find The First Buyers For Your Book | Self-Publishing Relief
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...
Create A Back Cover That Sells Your Book | Self-Publishing Relief
While it’s true your self-published book’s front cover is an important point-of-purchase marketing tool, the back cover of your print version can also play a vital part in convincing readers to buy your book. The experts at Self-Publishing Relief know your back cover...
How Do You Create Superfans For Your Book? | Self-Publishing Relief
Look! It’s a bird…it’s a plane…it’s a…superfan! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to build sales of your self-published book, and no one gets the word out faster than a superfan. A superfan is a dedicated reader who eagerly sings your praises and keeps up with...
Print-On-Demand Marketing Ideas For Writers | Self-Publishing Relief
Congratulations! You’ve self-published your book and it’s now available for purchase. Some writers may breathe a sigh of relief and think their work is done, but it’s actually entering a new phase: marketing. While it’s important to generate buzz through your social...
How To Soft Launch Your Self-Published Book ǀ Self-Publishing Relief
Before you self-publish your book, it’s important to have a launch plan ready to go. This might include a publicized book launch event, a contest, social media blitzes, and more. At Self-Publishing Relief, our marketing experts know there’s a less common tactic that...
5 Signs You’ve Written A Marketable Book ǀ Self-Publishing Relief
Updated May 2023 Whether you’re traditionally published or are self-publishing your novel, memoir, or self-help book, the marketing tasks will be your responsibility. Most books can be marketed fairly well with the right amount of time, effort, and creativity, but the...
Why Designing Your Own Book Cover Is A Bad Idea | Self-Publishing Relief
If you’re self-publishing your novel, memoir, or self-help book and you’re on a tight budget, you might be tempted to cut costs by designing your own book cover. While this may seem like a great way to save money, it can actually have a negative impact on your book’s...
How A Loss Leader Helps You Sell More Books ǀ Self-Publishing Relief
When you self-publish, marketing your book falls squarely on your shoulders—and many writers have no idea where to begin. Fortunately, the marketing experts at Self-Publishing Relief have a few tips and tricks to help you boost your book sales. Let’s start with a...
3 Strategies For Great Book Title Ideas | Self-Publishing Relief
“Coming up with a great book title is easy!” …said no writer ever. Creating the perfect title for your self-published book can be just as hard as writing the entire book! Yet choosing your book’s title is one of the best perks of self-publishing: In traditional...
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