Before readers can purchase your self-published book, they need to know it exists—and that requires marketing and promotion. It’s also important your book has the cover design and quality workmanship that will convince potential buyers it’s a worthwhile read. Making...
Top 5 Self-Publishing Trends In 2023 ǀ Self-Publishing Relief
While the publishing industry has experienced some dramatic shifts in recent years, the number of books being self-published continues to climb steadily—and this year is no exception! At Self-Publishing Relief, our experts are continuously tracking the latest trends,...
Print-On-Demand Marketing Ideas For Writers | Self-Publishing Relief
Congratulations! You’ve self-published your book and it’s now available for purchase. Some writers may breathe a sigh of relief and think their work is done, but it’s actually entering a new phase: marketing. While it’s important to generate buzz through your social...
3 Ways Self-Publishing Beats Traditional Publishing | Self-Publishing Relief
For many years, being published by one of the big-name publishing houses was the ultimate goal for book authors. And traditional publishing still offers writers many perks, including no out-of-pocket costs, brand name recognition, access to industry professionals, and...
Use Your Cover Design To Create A Love Match | Self-Publishing Relief
They stop and stare, and smiles slowly light up their faces. Are star-crossed lovers finally meeting? No, these are readers checking out your self-published book cover! Your book cover design is your ultimate point-of-purchase sales pitch; it should entice and...
How To Avoid Getting Overwhelmed When Self-Publishing ǀ Self-Publishing Relief
Here’s one of the best things about self-publishing: You get to make all the decisions about your book! And here’s one of the most difficult things about self-publishing: You have to make all the decisions about your book! From formatting to proofreading to cover...
When To Self-Publish The Next Book In Your Series ǀ Self-Publishing Relief
From C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia to J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter to George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, books in a series have long been popular. When a story spans more than one book, readers can spend more time visiting their favorite characters...
How To Win The Self-Publishing Game | Self-Publishing Relief
You’ve finished writing, editing, and proofreading your book—now you’re ready to roll the dice and self-publish. Fortunately, it won’t be too much of a gamble: Self-publishing is becoming more popular and successful with each passing year. And the experts at...
How To Boost Sales Of Your Backlist Titles ǀ Self-Publishing Relief
Your newest self-published book should get lots of attention: announcements on your social media and author website, a mention in your newsletter, book readings and signings, book reviews, maybe even a podcast interview, and more. After all, the success of your new...
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...
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