Whether you’ve self-published a book or are traditionally published, you are responsible for most of the marketing. And with half a million to four million books published each year, the experts at Self-Publishing Relief know it’s not easy to stand out from the...
Do Self-Published Authors Need To Blog? ǀ Self-Publishing Relief
There are still authors who believe once they publish a book, all they have to do is sit back and let the royalties roll in. However, in today’s competitive marketplace, both traditionally published and self-published authors need to actively promote themselves and...
How Instagram Helps Writers Sell More Books | Self-Publishing Relief
With over one billion monthly users, Instagram is one of the most popular social networking platforms in the world. Plus, Instagrammers are much more likely to engage by sharing and liking posts. It’s no surprise that the authors of self-published books are now...
How Social Listening Can Improve Your Book Sales | Self-Publishing Relief
As a savvy self-published author, you know it’s important to have a presence on social media in order to reach more potential buyers for your book. But be sure to follow social media etiquette for the best results: Don’t use your Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or...
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...
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...
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 Share Excerpts And Teasers From Your Self-Published Book To Boost Sales | Self-Publishing Relief
Finally, after all the blood, sweat, and tears that go into writing, editing, and publishing a book, your self-published book is available for purchase! So now you can sit back and relax, right? Wrong. Unfortunately, books don’t sell themselves. And as a...
The Indie Author’s 6-Step Guide To Goodreads Networking and Marketing | Self-Publishing Relief
If you’re obsessed with reading (like everyone here at Self-Publishing Relief!), then you’ve probably heard of Goodreads.com. This social cataloging site allows members to create libraries and reading lists of books they’ve read or plan to read, and to check out book...
How Self-Published Writers Can Build Their Reputations Fast! |Self-Publishing Relief
It’s a daunting prospect to start out as a self-published writer. Who is going to take you seriously when you don’t have a publishing track record? If you don’t have a mountain of book sales to point to, or don’t have any work already published in reputable literary...
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