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...
Why You Should Review Books By Other Authors | Self-Publishing Relief
While you might think ads, book signings, or a price drop would be the biggest influence on your self-published book sales, the reality is that book reviews make or break your profits. A good review offers the best type of social proof that your book is worth buying....
Alternatives To Amazon (KDP) For Self-Publishing ǀ Self-Publishing Relief
Self-publishing has enjoyed a huge boon over the last decade as more authors choose to connect with readers without using a traditional publishing house. Millions of self-published books are sold each year, and any stigma that once shrouded self-publishing has since...
Differences Between Fiction And Nonfiction Book Covers | Self-Publishing Relief
Most writers have specific ideas for the front covers of their self-published books. But, while you do want to make a unique statement that grabs your reader’s attention, there’s more to designing a great book cover than meets the eye. Writers are often unfamiliar...
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...
Should You Self-Publish A Short Story Chapbook? ǀ Self-Publishing Relief
As a short story writer, you may have work that’s been published in literary journals. These stories reached an interested audience and built your readership, but you might be reluctant to let it end there. You probably also have stories you’ve written that you really...
Cover Design Trends For Short Story Collections | Self-Publishing Relief
Since traditional publishing houses often aren’t interested in short story collections (unless you’re Ernest Hemingway, J.D. Salinger, or even Tom Hanks), most writers with collections will have more success with self-publishing. If you’re considering self-publishing...
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 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...
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