Poetry Book Publisher Xlibris Welcomes 2012 Olympics with a Poetry Book Feature

Poetry book publisher Xlibris welcomes the 2012 Summer Olympics with a monthlong feature in the Indie Authors Roundup website on Xlibris-published Kermite Bristow’s poetry book A Torchbearer’s Salute to 100 Years of Olympic Spirit.

Written in rhyme, A Torchbearer’s Salute to 100 Years of Olympic Spirit tells of the lives of Olympic heroes through the ages, paying tribute to the men and women whose passion and love of sport has kept the Olympic spirit alive.

Bristow won his first international poetry contest out of Baltimore, awarded by the International Library of Poetry in 2000. In April 2004, he placed in a national poetry contest of the American Poets Society.

The self-published poet teamed up with poetry book publisher Xlibris in 2004 and has since become a proud member of Xlibris’ 35,000-strong author community.

As a poetry book publisher, Xlibris offers a full range of editing, design, and marketing services for poetry authors looking to publish their poetry book independently. Visit www.xlibris.com for more information.

Xlibris-Published Author Linda Kanderlin Chambers Shares Her Serial Self-Publishing Success

Xlibris-published author Linda Kanderlin Chambers launched a series of illustrated children’s books, namely ABC Poetry, On the Farm, Cheroot, The Littlest Bull, Mumps, Inside My Grandma’s Pocket, On a Journey to Mirth, and Be Good Boys, all of which have met positive reviews from both young and young-at-heart readers. The Xlibris-published author noted how students were visibly engaged in the story.

“I have heard from parents and children alike from all over the country, and every response has been a good one! When I visit schools and libraries to do a reading, it’s been the same,” Chambers observed. 

The Xlibris-published author wanted pointed out the value of joy and learning. “Enjoy . . . and maybe learn a little while you’re reading.”

The Xlibris-published author talks about the major insights and surprises she learned about self-publishing her own book.

“Self-publishing has moved out of the venue of ‘vanity press.’ It’s now accepted as a legitimate means of producing quality work. The ultimate problem is, of course, the high cost to the author producing the piece as well as the difficulty in advertising one’s book. On the other hand, new avenues have opened up within the last few years that give the self-published author access to bookstores and libraries. The Xlibris website provides many resources and your own perseverance will provide the rest.”

Xlibris Launches Manic March Markdown Publishing Promo

Self-publishing pioneer Xlibris announces a sweeping publishing promo for aspiring authors. The Xlibris Manic March Markdown presents a 50% book publishing discount on Black & White Publishing, Specialty Publishing, and Full Color Publishing packages for writers looking to turn their dream of publication into a reality.

This Xlibris publishing promo also provide authors the option to get their book reviewed through the company’s various professional book review services such as the Blue Ink Review, the Kirkus Indie Marketing Packages, and the Trifecta Review Service—all at 50% off the regular price.

All Black & White and Full Color Publishing Packages include US Library of Congress and ISBN registrations, international distribution, and a marketing services bundle beginning with the Basic Package.

Xlibris’s Manic March Markdown publishing promo lasts until March 16, 2012. Learn more about the various Xlibris Publishing packages and the latest publishing promos. Get in touch with an Xlibris consultant today.

Xlibris Marketing Services Backbone Press Release

Publishing your book can be a challenging experience. Even more demanding is planning your book marketing strategies. That is why Xlibris is interested in making book promotions easier for self-published authors like you by offering a wide array of Xlibris Marketing Services to help make your book promotions smarter, easier, and more competitive.

The foundation of good book marketing strategies is the press release. It is the backbone of every well-planned book marketing campaign. In fact, it is a crucial cornerstone in most book marketing packages, particularly in Xlibris Marketing Services. It is offered as a stand-alone Xlibris Marketing Services product or as a key component of a self-publishing package.

The Xlibris Marketing Services PR campaign is an effective means to further your book’s reach and reputation. Xlibris has five different press release packages to suit your needs, which targets traditional and online media outlets, book buyers, librarians, and bookstore managers.

You don’t even have to be savvy at marketing. With this Xlibris Marketing Services product, you gain the means to improve your promotions and attract public interest in your book.

Find out how you can promote your book with the right Xlibris Marketing Services. For details on the different marketing services available, visit http://www2.xlibris.com.

Getting a Book Published Independently with Xlibris

Independence is good. Whether it is landing that first job and being financially independent or getting a book published independently through a self-publishing company, self-reliance is the key to a productive and fulfilling life.

For any writer who wants to become a full-fledged author, one of the most common dilemmas is how to publish a book. There are many obstacles in getting a book published, and one of them is the high incidence of manuscripts getting rejected by traditional publishers.

The good thing is that there are self-publishing companies like Xlibris where getting a book published is a lot easier compared to traditional publishers. Xlibris provides publishing packages for those who want to see their book in print and marketing packages to ensure that authors can maximize their book sales. With independent publishers like Xlibris, your book won’t end up in the infamous slush pile.

Getting a book published independently with Xlibris might be the best decision you can make in your writing career.

Xlibris-Published Author Launches Memoir Set in the Sixties’ Philly Warzone

Xlibris-published author Kevin Purcell recently self-published his memoir Philly Warzone, contrasting the years of his carefree and frivolous childhood against his turbulent adolescent years going into the 1960’s race-driven sectarian violence.

“To face so much danger at such a young age was a story that needed to be told,” shares Purcell. 

The Xlibris-published author operates a home-based advertising practice based in Philadelphia. The seed for his book was planted over fifteen years ago as a side project written during downtimes in between assignments. But as his advertising business came to a virtual standstill in the Great Recession of 2008, he started working on his book full-time and became an Xlibris-published author four years later.
“My chief aspiration for writing the book was to try to paint a picture with words for my children, and the children of my four brothers, so they could understand what our childhood was like, good and bad,” the Xlibris-published author reveals.

The Xlibris-published author’s memoir vividly captures the tense atmosphere of the time, with harrowing narratives on how everyday activities like traveling back and forth to school and meeting up with friends required so much planning.

“These are activities most young kids don’t think twice about. Yet, for us, during those years in that neighborhood, every move we made had to be calculated if we wanted to stay out of harm’s way,” the Xlibris-published author observes.

The public’s reaction to Philly Warzone has been overwhelming. “I have received hundreds of texts, emails, and Facebook posts from friends, family, and total strangers who have praised the book,” adds the Xlibris-published author.

“I’ve been particularly touched by many readers who lived through those dangerous years with me. So many have thanked me for capturing the essence of what those times were like. Many have said that now, at last, they can just hand my book to others and say, “Read this. This is what it was like.”

Being an Award-Winning Xlibris-Published Author

Since the eighties, Dr. Edwin Mapara has been promoting public awareness for HIV, AIDS, and tuberculosis in Africa through his teaching strategy, AIDucation.

AIDucation is at the forefront of Dr. Mapara’s teaching strategies, which he has written about and published in several books, namely, AIDUCATION 20-10 Taking Control of AIDS, AIDUCATION 20-10 TAKING CONTROL OF TB & AIDS, and The Health of the Stars (HOTS) Hospital 20-10. He has published all three through Xlibris.

In addition to being an Xlibris-published author, Dr. Mapara has won the prestigious Mwape Peers Physician Award for his volunteer work with HIV patients. The success that Dr. Mapara is experiencing now is a result of his hard work, the help of his colleagues, and his decision to be an Xlibris-published author.

The Xlibris-published author said he was inspired to publish his books when his mentor convinced him to document his experiences. His wife, Agatha, was also very supportive and pushed him to write.

After the success of his books, the Xlibris-published author is planning to do more book launches this year, specifically in Zambia, Botswana, and South Africa.

New Xlibris Marketing Service Teaches Authors How to Pitch Books to Hollywood

One of the most prestigious book marketing strategies recently launched is an Xlibris Marketing Services product that provides authors the opportunity of a lifetime—pitching their book to Hollywood executives in a two-day Book-to-Screen PitchFest at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, March 23 and 24, 2012.


Robert Kosberg, one of Hollywood’s best ideas men, will outline the process step-by-step. The authors will be given time to practice their pitches to a panel of advisers consisting of Marcus Chait, director of film and new media for Author Solutions, and Keith Ogorek, senior vice president of marketing for Author Solutions.

This Xlibris Marketing Service main event follows on the second day with the actual speed pitch to various Hollywood agencies, studios, management, and production representatives.

Xlibris authors in attendance during the Xlibris Marketing Service’s 2011 PitchFest in New York and Los Angeles have called it “the dream of a lifetime,” having experienced the pitching process and meeting important film industry contacts.

E-Book Publisher Xlibris Unites Digital Technology and Self-Publishing

Xlibris moves forward as one of the e-book publishers that puts its authors at the forefront of both print and digital publishing.

In the past three years, the transformation of reading and book-buying habits have been greatly influenced by digital advancements and increasing innovations of e-reading devices. Author Solutions, the parent company of Xlibris, released more than 70,000 e-book titles in 2011, a 425% growth from 2010. This year, the publishing world is predicting a continued growth. As one of the leading e-book publishers, Xlibris ushers its authors into the digital era by including an e-book format in every publishing package it offers. This e-book publisher endeavors to make digital technology synonymous with self-publishing.

Whether your book is black and white or full-color, Xlibris has a team of expert professionals that will ensure you get top-of-line publishing packages with an e-book format that has attractive pages compatible with every reading device.

An Xlibris-Published Author’s Experience

Vivian Yang earned her master’s degree in communications at Columbia University during the late 1990s. She had also just finished writing a novel, Shanghai Girl, for her creative writing class. She worked on establishing relationships with several agents, but she never found representation.

When she learned about Xlibris in 2001 and decided to become an Xlibris-published author, the results were nothing but spectacular. Since the Internet was not as established at that time as it is today, the pioneering Xlibris-published author had to purchase copies and personally bring it to Asia via airplane. In a blink of an eye, Shanghai Girl became a critical success in the region.

Copies were sold out and venues were packed for all her book events. Numerous positive reviews gained the Xlibris published author a lot of interviews and increased interest in her novel.  After a year, a Japanese publishing house picked it up and translated it into Japanese.

After the success of Shanghai Girl, the Xlibris-published author also received a scholarship to attend the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference where she was able to complete another novel and self-publish it again.

New Year’s Deal on Xlibris Black & White Publishing Services and Full Color Publishing Packages

Self-publishing pioneer Xlibris offers aspiring authors the chance to turn their dream of publication into a reality with free upgrades on Black & White Publishing Services, Specialty Publishing, and Full Color Publishing Packages for the whole month of January.

Upon choosing a publishing package from the self-publishing pioneer’s complete line of Black & White Publishing Services and Full Color Publishing Packages, authors automatically get the package inclusions of the next higher package at no extra cost. Authors stand to save up to $7,900 in top-quality publishing and book marketing services.

Both Black & White Publishing Services and Full Color Publishing Packages include US Library of Congress and ISBN registration, international distribution, and marketing services bundles beginning with the Basic Package.

Xlibris’s New Year’s free upgrade deal lasts until January 31, 2012. Learn more about the various Xlibris Publishing packages. Or get in touch with an Xlibris consultant today.

New Year, New Chapter with Xlibris Self Publishing Company

Welcome 2012 with a great leap by making things happen. Join the Xlibris Self Publishing Company and be an author by the end of the year.

Xlibris Self Publishing Company has a comprehensive range of book publishing packages that offer several combinations of publishing, editorial, illustration, and marketing services—allowing you to create the book of your dreams and customize a marketing plan.

You can choose from Black & White Book Publishing, Full-Color Book Publishing or Specialty Publishing. Xlibris Self Publishing Company has developed packages designed to suit every genre  and each writer’s needs. Black & White Publishing makes your book available in quality paperback, hardback, or custom-made leather tomes, which work for memoirs and nonfiction books. Full-Color is perfect for children’s books, cookbooks, and graphic novels. Specialty Publishing is tailor-made for specific genres. The possibilities are limitless with one of the top indie publishing companies.

All great achievements require time. So get started on your publishing journey today with Xlibris Self Publishing Company. Create the book that you envision and write your way to success.

Soar to Hollywood with Xlibris Book Marketing Packages

Print is the perpetual source of stories. But in this digital age, film is the most influential form to spread it. Innovative publishing companies like Xlibris have developed top-of-the-line book marketing packages that boost a book’s potential. The Xlibris Book-to-Screen Services have the ultimate book marketing packages for authors who aim to soar.

Xlibris ushers your story into the biggest big screen—Hollywood. There are four book marketing packages, each appropriately customized to address every author’s marketing purpose.

•    Hollywood Ticket includes a critical analysis and synopsis from a professional reader.
•    Hollywood First Act offers the same services plus a handsome 60-to-90-second personalized book trailer.
•    Hollywood Director’s Cut is a thorough adaptation of your book to a screenplay that comes with your very own US Copyright registration.
•    Hollywood Producer’s Pick is a fully-fleshed-out and ready-to-be-pitched film adaptation of your book with dialogues and sequential scenes written in Hollywood screenplay format.
The possibilities when an author publishes a book are expansive. Many stories have been published, but only a few have transcended the written form to take shape on the silver screen. With these book marketing packages, your book could be among the few special ones.

Why Xlibris is the Right Poetry Book Publisher for You

Writing poetry is arduous. A poet must be able to inject as much meaning as possible using only a few words. The process is similar to accommodating an entire house in a suitcase.

Because of too much investment in writing, not all poets are able to submit their works to a poetry book publisher. Perhaps some believe writing to be a personal endeavor and consider dealing with a poetry book publisher as selling out. Some poets consider poetry their labor   of love and fear that publishing with a traditional poetry book publisher will rob them of creative control, and even rights, over their book.

With a poetry book publisher like Xlibris, poets no longer need to worry. With Xlibris, self-publishing a poetry book becomes a smooth ride that serves the author’s own purpose. An independent poetry book publisher does not shelve a manuscript or take years to print a book. With its print-on-demand technology, books are printed within the shortest time possible and made available for as long as orders come.

 The Xlibris poetry book publisher has an array of features that suits every poet’s self-publishing needs. You have a choice to print it in either black and white or full color—in hardback, paperback, or e-book formats. The service even extends to choosing professional templates for the internal layout and working with a designer to have the cover you envisioned.

With the independent poetry book publisher Xlibris, you have full creative control on your book—because it is yours.

Xlibris Launches Back-to-Back Holiday Publishing Promotions

Xlibris announces value-laden publishing promotions and marketing discounts to encourage authors to publish and promote their books more aggressively this holiday season.

This season is the best time to take advantage of a comprehensive range of affordable publishing options—all at a whopping 50% discount!

Self-published authors looking to adapt their book into a motion picture can also take advantage of over $4,000 savings with the Hollywood Producer’s Pick Book-to-Screen Marketing Package. Other book marketing services are also available at steep discounts.

These back-to-back Xlibris publishing promotions and marketing deals last until December 31, 2011 only. So get in touch with a publishing or book marketing consultant today.

How to Publish a Book Without an Agent

If you have ever wondered about how to publish a book without an agent, wonder no more. Today’s writers are finding the solution through self publishing.

Back then, book publication were the sole domain of large publishing houses who ultimately decided the fate of a manuscript based on its commercial and literary merit. Learning how to publish a book on your own was next to impossible.

Now, with the advent of print-on-demand publishing, a new breed of authors is coming to the fore: the independent author.

Going independent has several advantages. You don’t have to know everything about how to publish a book on your own. You also retain the full rights to your manuscript since publishing your book with a self-publishing company doesn’t require you to sign an exclusive contract with it as publisher.

As fascinating as the benefits of self publishing are, it also come with some challenges such as having to do your own book marketing and book promotions. Knowing how to publish a book is only half of the publishing journey. The other half lies in effectively distributing and marketing your book.

Some self-publishing companies can help you with the logistical and promotional requirements through pre-arranged global distribution agreements with major online distributors like Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble, among thousands of online retailers.

Among the self-publishing companies who have pioneered this approach is Xlibris Publishing. Since its founding thirteen years ago, Xlibris Publishing has shown over 25,000 independent authors how to publish a book with the help of print-on demand technology.

So if you want to explore the myriad of options self publishing may have for you, consider working with an established self publishing pioneer like Xlibris. Discover how to publish a book with Xlibris Publishing today.

Xlibris: Self-Publishing at its Best

An in-depth look at the various publishing packages provided by Xlibris

When pursuing your dream of getting published, getting your book out in the market is not enough. Xlibris, self-publishing industry leader, offers a wide range of publishing packages with a hefty mixture of services, thereby allowing authors to craft a customized plan to achieving their publishing goals.

Black & White Publishing Services
Have your book available in different formats with these publishing packages by Xlibris. Self-publishing your fiction tales, nonfiction stories, memoirs and poetry? These packages are the right one for you. With eight packages to choose from, get a unique combination of publishing, editorial, and marketing services for a more customized experience.

Full-Color Publishing Packages
These Xlibris self-publishing packages are perfect for artists, children’s book authors, or creative individuals wanting to publish a book in vibrant, dazzling color. Full-color packages come with a combination of services that allow you to a high-quality full-color book.

Specialty Publishing Services
The packages included in the service are for writers who are after a book publishing service specific to their genre.

With Xlibris, self-publishing your book becomes an effortless but worthwhile experience. Get your Free Publishing Guide today!

How Will We Read: A Book by You? (by C.M. Rubin)

"There's never been a better time for an author to publish a book." -- Kevin Weiss

Write, edit, design, publish, market, sell your own book and book rights with highly experienced publishing staff assisting you? The self-publishing opportunity has changed significantly.

Book formats and channels of distribution will continue to evolve, but one thing remains constant in book publishing - it's a hit or miss business. Even the most experienced editors and publishers agree you often can't predict where the next hit is going to come from. The high risk of book publishing - the advances, promotion and printing in a market where brick and mortar chains are disappearing and thousands of new products are released every month -- explains why fewer new authors and even established authors are simply not getting book deals anymore. But everyone has a story to tell and everyone should have the chance to have his voice heard. 

Kevin Weiss, CEO of Author Solutions, is one of the major game changers helping to spur the fastest growing segment in the publishing industry today -- the self-published author. I had the pleasure to talk with him about the new technologies and services that are helping more authors achieve their personal publishing goals, as well as helping traditional publishers and passionate readers discover new talent. Continue Reading...

Xlibris Book Marketing Packages: Helping Boost Reader Interest and Awareness for Your Book

With the number of books available in the market today, book marketing packages from Xlibris give you the chance to get your book noticed by readers.
 
For authors—aspiring and experienced alike—getting your presence felt in the publishing industry means having a marketing campaign that works. And for those who publish their book independently, you have to work twice as hard in order to get noticed by readers.

Xlibris, a leader in the industry, can help you reach out to readers by offering book marketing packages to help you reach your target market—from publicity, Internet-based marketing to print or TV advertising  and audio marketing. They provide authors effective book marketing strategies that will give them the chance to achieve their dreams of publishing success.

Their dedication to helping authors increase their book sales and commitment to providing the best book marketing packages to suit your needs is just one of the many reasons to publish with Xlibris. So why settle for less . . . when you can have the best?

Learn more how you can take advantage of the Xlibris book marketing packages. Grab your Free Publishing Guide today!

From the Experts at Xlibris Publishing Company: Guidelines on Getting a Book Published

The ins and outs of how to publish books efficiently and effectively

Are you looking for ways on how to publish a book? Xlibris Publishing Company is here to help you get your publishing gears running. Here are some tips that you can follow for a more efficient and effective publishing experience.

Make a blueprint of your goals
When getting a book published, it is important that you first make a blueprint of your goals. You must first decide what your objectives are. Are you planning to publish only for family and friends? Or are you planning to share your story to the reading public?

Decide on a format
You must also consider the format you’d like your book to take form. There are three types of book formats: paperback, hardbound and e-book. Opt for the format that suits you. Xlibris Publishing Company offers all three formats and offers high-quality book publishing packages and services.

Promote, promote, promote
If you want to share your story to the reading public, it is essential that you promote your book. Remember, your job as the author doesn’t end once you have completed the process of getting a book published. Xlibris Publishing Company provides marketing and promotional services to help you create awareness and interest for your target readership. These services that Xlibris publishing company provides can help increase your book’s visibility.

Assess
Always keep track of the things that you have done during marketing and promotional phrase. Take note of the things that work and incorporate innovative ideas to further optimize your book sales.

Realize your dreams of getting published. Claim your Free Publishing Guide today!