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...
Why You Need An Editor Or Proofreader—BEFORE You Self-Publish | Self-Publishing Relief
Writer, you know your book manuscript backward, forward, inside and out. And why shouldn’t you? You’ve edited and proofread every line so often, you’re probably seeing bright red proofreading marks in your sleep. But before you self-publish your book, the grammar...
6 Signs That It’s Time To Get A Literary Agent For Your Self-Published Book | Self-Publishing Relief
Self-published authors must act as their own CEOs, and for some writers, success in self-publishing can become overwhelming. Self-Publishing Relief knows that indie writers enjoy being in control of their own destiny. But could a literary agent benefit your career...
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