The writing life can be lonely. For months and sometimes years, it’s just you, your characters, and your story. And if you’re an indie writer who has decided to publish your own book, you have the additional burden of climbing a daunting learning curve about...
Go Big! How To Plan And Publicize A Mega Contest To Launch Your Book | Self-Publishing Relief
You’ve got a new self-published book to launch, and you want to rocket it into the ratings stratosphere. No simple Facebook Page giveaway of a few advance copies will do. You want a splashy, creative contest that’ll thrill your current fans, put a spotlight on your...
Market Your Self-Published Book Using A Promotional Gift Basket
Who doesn't love receiving gifts? (Answer: No one!) Publicists at major publishing houses sometimes create promotional packages for their most exciting books of the season. Why shouldn’t you do the same for the self-published book that you’re so excited to share?...
Get Expensive Book Marketing Firm Results On A Shoestring Budget
For many authors, the waves of marketing, promotion, and publicity required to launch any novel can feel like a marathon of hard labor. In fact, launching a book is such a tremendous amount of work that an entire industry has sprung up to handle the undertaking—book...
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...
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...
Social Media And Promoting Your Self-Published Book
For both traditionally published and self-published authors, being prepared to market your own book is paramount. A successful promotion strategy will extend beyond networking, conferences, and Amazon—you'll need to set up an author website, a blog, and most...
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...
10 Things You Must Do Before You Self-Publish
Self-publishing a book is a big step in any writer’s career. But before you have your finished book (or e-book) in hand, there's important prep work to be done that will determine whether your self-publishing efforts are a success—or a flop. Here are ten things you...
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