Too often, authors self-publish their books and think their work is done. But if you want your book to actually sell and bring in some money, you’re going to have to find ways to make it stand out from among the many thousands of other books your target audience can...
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,...
8 Self-Publishing Mistakes You Should Avoid │ Self-Publishing Relief
Not wanting to be at the beck and call of traditional publishing houses, many writers, both new and established, are now turning to self-publishing to get their books into the hands of their readers. Keep in mind, though, that self-publishing has many important steps...
ISBNs: What Self-Publishing Authors Need To Know | Self-Publishing Relief
Self-publishing your book means you have to make a lot of decisions, and one of those will be about ISBNs. Should you purchase your own or use the free ISBN provided by the publishing platform? Is it worth the cost? What is an ISBN’s purpose? The experts at...
8 Myths About Self-Publishing—Debunked | Self-Publishing Relief
Ever since Amazon dropped the price of a Kindle to under $100 in 2010, self-publishing has been a great way for authors to bring their books to the world. Yet, despite a decade of exponential growth and rising influence, myths about self-publishing still persist. If...
4 Easy, Effective Public Speaking Tips For Self-Published Authors | Self-Publishing Relief
Whether making a presentation via videoconferencing or standing in front of an audience, the idea of speaking to a group is enough to set many writers’ knees knocking. But as a self-published author, promoting your book is going to fall squarely on your shoulders—and...
Use Paid Social Media Ads To Promote Your Self-Published Book | Self-Publishing Relief
If you’ve spent any time on social media recently, you’ve probably seen paid or sponsored advertisements. Writers who are looking for effective ways to promote their self-published books might wonder if these paid social media ads are worth the cost—especially when...
What To Do If You Find An Error In Your Self-Published Book | Self-Publishing Relief
In a perfect world, the hours and hours of time you’ve spent writing, proofreading, and meticulously preparing your book for self-publishing will guarantee that once you hit the “Publish” button, your book will be error-free and flawless. But unfortunately, mistakes...
How To Connect With Readers Who Love Books (And Hopefully Will Buy Yours) | Self-Publishing Relief
After all the hard work of writing, editing, proofreading, and navigating the process of self-publishing, finally, finally, your book hits the virtual bookstand. Congratulations from Self-Publishing Relief! But don’t sit back and relax just yet. Whether you’re...
How To Choose A Great Pen Name For Self-Publishing Your Writing | Self-Publishing Relief
You may be surprised to learn that “pen name” has its own pen names—nom de plume, literary double, alter ego, alias, and pseudonym. Whatever you call it, there are many reasons why a writer might want to use a pen name. And unlike the name you were given at birth, you...
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