Whether your book is self-published or traditionally published, you’ll still be expected to do a fair amount of the sales promotion on your own. Your author website is a great tool for increasing book sales—but only if you know the online marketing strategies that...
For most people, November brings to mind vibrant autumn hues and Thanksgiving get-togethers. But to writers, November can only mean one thing: National Novel Writing Month! As you focus on meeting your daily NaNoWriMo word count, your houseplants may begin to shrivel...
For September, we're bringing you a bonus Links Roundup! Here are more social media techniques and blogging tips to help you market your writing online. Whether you create your own author website or we create one for you, we want to give you the best tools possible to...
Here at Web Design Relief, we often get the following question: Should a writer create a website that focuses on a particular book or on the work of the author in general? As with so many elements of Web design, there’s no singular answer that will work for everyone....
How do you convince complete strangers to market your book—and have them be happy to do it? Cross-promotion! Quite simply, cross-promotion is when two parties agree to promote each other’s product, service, or interest, to the benefit of both. One well-known example...
The most important element that will determine whether or not you'll get a literary agent interested in your book is the strength of your story. But no manuscript is an island; there are many factors that inform a literary agent’s decision about your submission. We...
If you have the financial resources, it can be a great idea to hire a book publicity or marketing firm to help spread the word about your novel, memoir, or collection. If you’re a self-published writer, hiring a book publicist will help you reach a broader audience....
Designing your author website will essentially come down to two things: content and aesthetic. As writers, we certainly have the content part down. But what about the actual design? What message are you trying to convey visually? Throwing all of your favorite colors...
If you are an author looking for ideas for blog posts (or if you’ve run out of blog post ideas), you have come to the right place. Don’t feel bad: Sometimes, coming up with new ideas for blog posts is difficult even for the best writers. Below, you’ll find a...
Twitter is a powerful social media platform that connects users from across the globe in realtime. A fun way to keep in touch with friends and celebrities, Twitter can also be used as a productive marketing tool. You can keep tabs on the Royal Baby while...
If you need help nailing your brand, you’ve come to the right place. The designers know what questions to ask, what imagery translates best to the screen, and how to make your original idea come to life on your webpage. Conventional or quirky, your idea is in good hands with the Web Design Relief team.
Working with the Web Design Relief team was a total pleasure. They made the process easy, in-depth, professional, and lyrical. I wanted a site that leaned toward the bohemian and yet held an edge of minimalist sophistication. I couldn’t be happier with my very inviting and creative site! We should win awards with this one!
I cannot possibly detail how professional and helpful Web Design Relief has been in helping me launch my collection of short stories—there are just too many things they have done! They’ve been there for me all along the way, guiding me in developing my book and into the 21st century of web design and social media platforms. It could have been a bewildering journey; Instead it was one that was organized and so pleasant. Truly, Web Design Relief has blown me away by what they have created. The first time I watched my book trailer (who knew there were book trailers?), I cried. That team perfectly imaged what my book is about. I want to thank the whole team for their skill and creativity. I appreciate it so much.
I’m pleased with the look of my website. The team at Web Design Relief listened to my suggestions and added a few of their own to make my website look exactly how I envisioned it. I would definitely recommend using Web Design Relief if you are looking to create a website.
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