After navigating all the complex ins and outs of the self-publishing process, you’ve finally pressed “publish” and your book is available for sale. Yay, you! But, like many self-published authors, you may soon be surprised that your book isn’t flying off the virtual...
5 Elements Your Book Cover Design Must Have in 2023 | Self-Publishing Relief
Updated May 2023 After all the work you put into writing and perfecting your manuscript, you want the cover of your self-published book to be unique and memorable. And the experts at Self-Publishing Relief agree: Your book cover is your best point-of-purchase...
Front Matter Vs. Back Matter—What Goes Where In Your Book? | Self-Publishing Relief
Congratulations! You’ve finished writing your manuscript, and now you’re eager to start the production process for your self-published book. But before you start formatting your book, you still have some important decisions to make. Will you dedicate your book to...
Book Promotion Pitfalls Writers Should Avoid ∣ Self-Publishing Relief
When you self-publish your book, you have complete control over the entire process: your cover design, the final title, the book’s price, and promotion. At Self-Publishing Relief, we know most writers are unfamiliar with the details of effective marketing and...
Support A Worthy Cause With Your Self-Published Book Sales | Self-Publishing Relief
Donating to a worthy cause is a great way to send some good vibes out into the world. But did you know you could donate to charity and also boost the sales of your self-published book? At Self-Publishing Relief, we know that “cause marketing” is an effective way to...
The Difference Between Book Wholesalers And Distributors| Self-Publishing Relief
Book publishing has come a long way since the days of cottage printing presses and hand-sewn spines. Now, traditional publishing is a huge business that has spawned many other industries, including specialized book wholesalers and distributors whose sole job it is to...
Market Your Self-Published Book On A $0 Budget | Self-Publishing Relief
Once you’ve self-published your book, you might think your work is finished. Now you just sit back and let the sales roll in, right? Not quite. It’s time to kick your marketing efforts into high gear—no book sells itself! But buying paid advertising, mailings,...
Help Readers Discover Your Self-Published Book ∣ Self-Publishing Relief
Rather than spending months trying to land a literary agent, and then waiting many additional months to be traditionally published, more writers are choosing to fast-track and self-publish their books. But the more books that writers self-publish, the more choices...
Outside-The-Box Book Marketing Strategies ∣ Self-Publishing Relief
Most writers are not marketing experts, but when you’re self-publishing your own book, all the promotional tasks fall directly on your shoulders. Being your own marketing manager may seem daunting—but it doesn’t have to be! The marketing experts at Self-Publishing...
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...
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