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....
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...
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...
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...
What You Must Know Before Self-Publishing in 2023 | Self-Publishing Relief
Updated April 2023 You’ve decided to self-publish your book—smart choice! Many authors are choosing to self-publish their books in just months, rather than attempting the potentially years-long traditional publishing route. But the experts at Self-Publishing Relief...
Banish Self-Doubt And Self-Publish Now! ǀ Self-Publishing Relief
You’ve edited your book manuscript, had it proofread, incorporated feedback, and now your novel or memoir is ready to self-publish. And yet…you can’t seem to bring yourself to take the next step and start the process. At Self-Publishing Relief, we know many writers...
Should You Serialize Your Book On Substack? | Self-Publishing Relief
Serialized storytelling has become increasingly popular with readers, and some authors are eager to take advantage of this trend. One intriguing option is the platform called Substack. Originally created to support subscription newsletters behind a paywall, Substack...
5 Ways To Get Organized Before You Self-Publish ǀ Self-Publishing Relief
Make no mistake, the self-publishing process can be confusing and complex. True, you can (and the experts at Self-Publishing Relief recommend you do) outsource some of the tasks, such as hiring a professional to design your book cover. But the fact is, when you...
Kindle Vella: What Authors Need To Know | Self-Publishing Relief
Serialized storytelling has become increasingly popular with readers and viewers alike. Whether it’s Outlander, Harry Potter, Stephanie Plum, or Cedar Grove, we all have our favorite book series. Streaming television series and box office movies has also helped create...
The Most Popular Self-Publishing Genres in 2023 | Self-Publishing Relief
Updated October 2023 If you’re thinking about self-publishing your book, it’s important to remember that not all self-publishing genres have the same rate of success. The experts at Self-Publishing Relief know that while some genres seem to take off when...
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