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...
How Self-Publishing Is Like… A Bake Sale! ǀ Self-Publishing Relief
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.)...
What Your Book Cover Designer Needs To Know | Self-Publishing Relief
Unlike authors who are being traditionally published, self-publishing authors enjoy a very special perk—they can help design their own book cover. While your input is important, you’ll get the best results if the actual design work is carried out by a professional...
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 To Accept Praise For Your Self-Published Book | Self-Publishing Relief
Sometimes, writers can be their own worst critics, which makes it harder to accept compliments. We appreciate the validation—we just have a hard time acknowledging it! And if you’re a bit introverted (as many writers are), you may feel awkward or put on the spot when...
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...
Could Your Self-Published Book Win A Pulitzer? | Self-Publishing Relief
Winning accolades and awards can help your self-published book stand out from the competition and boost your sales. And you may be surprised by the number of prestigious awards available for self-published books. But could a self-published book actually win…a...
How The Right Call To Action Can Sell More Books | Self-Publishing Relief
Lights…camera…action! A marketing “call to action” is in many ways similar to that well-known command shouted out by Hollywood film crews. A call to action puts the spotlight on your self-published book, focuses your potential buyers’ attention, and convinces them to...
How Writers Can Find Their Reader Communities | Self-Publishing Relief
Once you’ve self-published your novel, memoir, self-help, or other genre book, it’s time to get the word out and boost sales. If you want your promotional efforts to be effective, it’s important to target your potential book-buying audience—without being overly...
How AI Can Help Design Your Book Cover | Self-Publishing Relief
If you’re preparing to self-publish your book, you probably have ideas for your cover design. Your vision for the perfect book cover may be something as minimalist as a distinctive typeface on a solid background or as elaborate as a flying dragon on another planet....
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