A good author bio should be more than a collection of informative facts about you as a writer—it should also inspire readers to take action. If you’re self-publishing—or marketing and promoting any book—Self-Publishing Relief reveals what you need to know in order to...
5 Self-Published Books That Were Made Into Movies | Self-Publishing Relief
It's a self-published author's dream come true: Imagine having enough faith in your story that you take the leap and self-publish— and then your book not only flies off the shelves, it's turned into a cinematic piece of art! We at Self-Publishing Relief know...
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...
Effective Networking For Self-Published Authors
Self-publishing can be a lonely process, so it's very helpful to have the support of friends, followers, and other authors. That's where effective networking comes in. By making the right connections, you'll meet writers who can offer you the benefits of their...
What To Consider Before You Self-Publish A Poetry Book, Chapbook, or Collection of Poems | Self-Publishing Relief
Updated 11/17/21 Tired of trying to find a publisher for your poetry book, chapbook, or collection of poems? Most traditional, big-name publishers are not interested in poetry collections or chapbooks. As a result, there are many poets who have decided the time is NOW...
Know Your Goals Before You Self-Publish!
You may think the answer is obvious: The goal of self-publishing is to be published! But there are many factors that go into successfully self-publishing your book. Plan ahead and know the goals you need to meet before you reach the final step. Goals You Must...
Don’t Let Bad Grammar Hurt A Good Self-Published Book
Every writer should develop the skills to proofread their own work. But sometimes, especially when you've invested so much energy and emotion into creating your book, it’s hard to see your own writing objectively. Of course, it's important to present a professional...
Vanity Presses and Self-Publishing: What’s the Difference?
Some people use the terms vanity press and self-publishing as if they are interchangeable. Unlike traditional publishing, where the publishing house covers the cost of bringing a book to market, with self-publishing and vanity presses it is the author who takes on the...
12 Marketing Strategies for Self-Published Authors
Now that you've self-published your book, all you have to do is sit back and watch the sales roll in—right? Wrong! Your book will be competing with thousands of other titles in your genre. If you want to build sales, you need to make your self-published book...
How Should I Price My E-Book?
After you've spent countless hours writing, editing, and agonizing over it, your book manuscript is sure to seem priceless to you. But if you're planning to sell your book, you will need to come up with an appropriate sales price. So how will you know if you're...
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