You might think the awesome writing in your self-published book will send copies flying off bookstore shelves and royalties soaring into your pockets. It won’t. While great writing helps, you need to effectively market your book if you want to see measurable sales and...
Why You Should Review Books By Other Authors | Self-Publishing Relief
While you might think ads, book signings, or a price drop would be the biggest influence on your self-published book sales, the reality is that book reviews make or break your profits. A good review offers the best type of social proof that your book is worth buying....
Why Wide Distribution Matters For Self-Published Authors | Self-Publishing Relief
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...
Cover Art Design Trends For Self-Published Poetry Collections in 2023 | Self-Publishing Relief
Updated May 2023 Poetry collections are unlike any other type of book, because they appeal to the reader on an entirely different emotional and intellectual level. Poetry can almost be described as an “art form” of the written word—so readers will expect poetry book...
Is Self-Publishing Right For You? A Quiz From Self-Publishing Relief
Recently, more writers than ever have been choosing to self-publish their novels and memoirs. Dramatic changes in the publishing industry have allowed self-publishing to overcome its former stigma and become one of the most popular ways for authors to achieve their...
The Importance Of Book Trailers For Self-Published Authors
The success of your self-published book will ultimately be determined by your ability to rise above the competition and grab the attention of your potential buyers. And let's face it—with all the books currently on the market, there are a lot of titles competing for...
How To Handle Criticism Of Your Self-Published Book
Your friends, family, and die-hard fans are all singing the praises of your self-published book. Wonderful! So now you've made it available for sale to the general public—and you get a bad review. Yes, you feel crushed, but take heart; you're not alone. Even some of...
Help! My Self-Published Book Isn’t Selling!
After the many late nights writing and revising, the hours spent proofreading and formatting, and the pressure of choosing the best cover design—your self-published book is now available for sale! You anxiously wait for the sales to start pouring in...or trickling...
Publishing Is Half The Job: Promote Your Book! | Self-Publishing Relief
You may think the hardest, most important parts of self-publishing your book are the writing and the actual process of creating a book. But you would only be half right—the part of self-publishing that is vital to the success of your book is still...
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