Self Publishing Books is For You

Adilah Barnes

Author Adilah Barnes talks about having her book, On My Own Terms: One Actor’s Journey,  self-published with Xlibris.

How did you first come to learn of Xlibris, and what made you decide to publish with Xlibris?

I heard of Xlibris from a former acting student of mine, Pamela Durant-Aubrey who was an employee of Xlibris at the time. Unfortunately, by the time I moved forward with Xlibris as my publisher, Pamela had left. I had counted on her being there to support me in the process but though she was gone, I did have a team at Xlibris who supported me along the way until my book was completed and printed.

How was your publishing experience with Xlibris?

Quite honestly, I met a number of challenges along the way (ie editing issues, printing issues, etc). However, in the end, we turned out a well-presented book of quality!

What do you think is the most important thing to consider when you choose a self-publishing company?

The company, package, process and support team.

Is there anything that you would like to pass on to other writers who are presently entertaining the idea of self-publishing their book?

Yes, make sure you are clear on what your book is about, that there is an audience and market for your work, do the research needed, have an editor and allow the time to complete the process with excellence.

Would you recommend Xlibris to others?

Many have appreciated the quality of my book and have asked who my publisher is. I have referred others and one has a contract with Xlibris now. At the same time, I have also impressed on them the importance of double-checking the work and working closely with your team to get the excellence they desire.

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Publish Your Book at Half Price Starting this November

Christmas Comes Early with Xlibris’ 50% Off Services Sale
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As early as November, Xlibris, the leader in the self-publishing industry, gets into the spirit of giving with a 50% off all publishing, marketing and add-on services. Xlibris offers a wide variety of publishing packages starting at $399. Each package offers various combinations of publishing, editorial and marketing services for a customized self-publishing experience.

With the November Sale Xlibris’ line-up now starts at $199 for both full-color and black and white services. Looking for an affordable gift idea for people that are hard to buy for? Xlibris’ publishing services are fully transferable and would make a truly unique gift that will last a lifetime.

Xlibris boasts the widest range of marketing and add-on services available on the market today covering multiple media formats including videos, podcasts and eBooks. Whether the desired target audience is regional, national or international Xlibris’ extensive range of services work together to deliver a complete customized book marketing solution. For the month of November, Xlibris is offering all services at half price.

Xlibris 50% off sales runs for a limited time only and will expire November 25th. It does not apply to book orders or book galleries.

For more information about Xlibris Services; log onto www.xlibris.com, or call 1-888-795-4274.

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Xlibris Goes Global

Opening the Door to Authors around the World to Publish in Paperback, Hardcover, Electronic, or Elegant Leather Bound Format and Cementing Their Reputation as the Global Leader in Self-Publishing.
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Xlibris Publishing, the global leader in self-publishing announced their expansion into the UK, Australian and New Zealand markets today with new, digital friendly publishing services.

Xlibris has nurtured relationships with worldwide leaders in the industry and has initiated the launch of alliances with industry-leading digital content portals giving its titles worldwide availability in both print and digital format. The addition of publishing in the ePub format to its entire line of Black & White Publishing Services will enable the independent publishing giant to dominate the online digital publishing market by producing digital versions of all new titles it publishes – and converting tens of thousands from its list of already published titles.

By utilizing its established relationships, these titles will be available worldwide through several popular e-readers and e-channels as well as the traditional book printers and distributors. With the help of the Sony e-Book Store, Amazon’s Kindle eBook Store, and the possibility of distribution through the Apple iStore, thousands of Xlibris titles will be available in a myriad of formats to reach every reader around the world.

“Xlibris leads the world in new titles brought to market. We will convert every new title and tens of thousands from our backlist into digital formats and make them available through the leading digital content portals. We believe as our self-publishing business continues to accelerate, we will become the world’s largest publisher of original digital content,” said Kevin Weiss, president and chief executive officer.

By being at the forefront of digital publishing, and combined with their expansion into the UK, Australian and New Zealand publishing markets, Xlibris has truly cemented their place as the global leader in the rapidly growing self-publishing industry.

Authors can also promote their work and introduce their books with the Xlibris Podcast Marketing Service. This new and exciting marketing tool gives authors the opportunity to reach more readers through recorded interviews made accessible on podcast portals like iTunes.

For more information about Xlibris Publishing; log onto its US Website at www.xlibris.com, UK Website at www.xlibrispublishing.co.uk, Australia Website www.xlibris.com.au, New Zealand Website www.xlibris.co.nz or call 1-888-795-4274 (US); 0800-644-6988 (UK); 1-800-618-969(Au); 800-891-366 (NZ).

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The Fifth Iraq: New Beginning / by Mazin Zwayne Al Ashraf

Author Mazin Zwayne Al Ashraf examines Iraq’s historical and political events in The Fifth Iraq: New Beginning.
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The recent suicide bombings in Baghdad have once again shook the nation of Iraq. Two mini-buses were used in attacks targeting the Justice Ministry, the Baghdad Provincial Council and the Ministry of Municipalities and Public Works. An al Qaeda linked group has claimed responsibility for the Sunday, October 25 bombings, which has a death toll of 155.

The Iraqi foreign ministry has called for a United Nations investigation on the bombings as government officials are assessing the scope of the damage brought on by the attacks. This puts an additional tension to the political atmosphere of Iraq and more strain to its fledgling government.

Iraq has undergone a series of governmental shifts punctuated by violence and unrest. Historical and political events of the past years have shaped this nation into its current shaky condition. Mazin Zwayne Al Ashraf explains these events in the self-published book The Fifth Iraq: New Beginning.

The Fifth Iraq documents the four regimes in modern day Iraq, while proposing a fifth one. Ashraf says that the next regime must be democratic, embrace the history of the region and provide representation for everyone.

Ashraf also dissects an interesting topic in the book — the English texts of fatwas on “hijacking and kidnapping” and suicide bombings.

The Fifth Iraq: New Beginning is a must-read for those who seek to understand the nation, the turmoil and the future of Iraq.

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The Retail Game / by James Magner

When Jerry Magner was still a college student in 1983, he started selling his calendars to gift shops in Southern California. His sales skyrocketed only within months, with highly increasing demand for his product.

Recognizing a gap between production and the usual sales force, Jerry set out to study all aspects of consumer products marketing. With experience and expertise, he decided to publish a book that presents solutions to challenges in the retail business.

His self-published book, The Retail Game, describes point-by-point how to effectively sell a product to the US retail market. Written from a personal perspective, Magner presents pragmatic examples with tried and tested solutions to succeed in the US retail market. The Retail Game also provides insights into the potential risks and roadblocks that retail marketers might face.

Whether you are introducing a new product or want to maintain product popularity in the US consumer market, The Retail Game is a must-read for you.

About the Author
Jerry Magner obtained his MBA from the University of Redlands. He ventured into credit, packaging, retail sales and mass marketing, elements which he believes are very critical but are commonly being overlooked in product development campaigns.

He has successfully introduced and sold into retail stores a plethora of products, which have been featured in popular television shows, newspapers and magazines throughout the United States.

Recognized as an expert in the retail business, Jerry is a regular contributor to retail magazines such as Giftware News, Good Packaging Magazine, Hardware Age and Pet Business, among others. has also been invited to speaking engagements at industry trade shows all over the world.

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Rick Balsiger explains the role of branding to help you ace the job market.

Conquering the job market today can be overwhelming, even scary. Competition is getting more intense and expectations have become greater.

Seeing yourself as a job applicant who merely posts a resume anywhere you can and then wait for a call is already a thing of the past. To really help you get a leg up on the job market, you need to sell yourself with what you are capable of and what you can offer.

Marketing yourself, much like a brand or a product, is a tough and constant challenge. This is why the right strategy and execution can mostly enhance your chance for success.

Rick Balsiger’s self-published book, Branding You Marketing You provides realistic approaches on boosting your chance of success in today’s highly competitive job market. Loaded with juicy information written in a concise manner, this book shows you how you can effectively brand, market and sell yourself, so you can pave your way to success.

Branding You Marketing You shows you how to conquer the job market with confidence and the power to ace the race.

About the Author
Rick Balsiger is the President of BALSIGER Partners LLC, a consultancy firm specializing in Executive Search, Brand Integration and Organization Design. The book author has held executive leadership and senior management roles for more than 30 years, with extensive experience in Sales, Marketing and Advertising.

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Xlibris Book Publishers

An improved line of self-publishing and book marketing services have been launched by Xlibris.

Xlibris, the global leader in the self-publishing industry, takes its book publishing and marketing services to another level of excellence. As the print-on-demand company expands its business worldwide, Xlibris rolls out an improved line of service packages to better serve its clientele.

The retooled publishing and marketing packages do not only come with the trademark quality authors have come to know and expect from Xlibris, but also with additional features to enhance each service level.

Authors looking forward to the publication of their books can take advantage of these improved black-and-white and full-color publishing packages, as well as the upgraded print, media and online marketing services to get the most of their Xlibris experience.

The new features in the Xlibris service packages are designed to give authors more choices in their publishing journey and help them achieve the full potential of their book.

Visit www.xlibris.com to learn more about the improved Xlibris publishing and marketing service packages.

About Xlibris
Xlibris was founded in 1997 and, as the leading publishing services provider for authors, has helped to publish more than 20,000 titles. Xlibris is based in Bloomington, IN and provides authors with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather-bound, and full-color formats.

Xlibris is a book publishing company created by authors, for authors. By focusing on the needs of creative writers and artists, and on how print on demand technology and new approaches can be applied in the publishing industry, we provide authors publishing services to help them get published.

For more information on how to publisher your book, please visit the book publisher’s website, e-mail pressrelease@xlibris.com or call at 1-888-795-4247, to receive a free publishing guide.

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God's Chosen Vessel for Change: A Leader President Barack H. Obama / by Royaslyn S. Russell

My ardent hope, that this self-published book will inspire everyone that reads it; letting them know that with God and a determined mind, all things are possible.

My desire in life has always been to love and interact with people with positive reinforcements. Even those with negative views of life, I must encourage them to know, there’s hope for their existence.

As God enhances my calling for his ministry in every capacity, I pray that the motivation of our dearest President Barack Obama will inspire everyone that reads “God’s Chosen Vessel for Change: A Leader President Barack H. Obama” to keep up their pride, get education in every and any capacity they find fit for them, reaching out for their dreams and goals on a higher dimension; trusting in God.

Never give up and God will do the rest.

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God’s Chosen Vessel for Change: A Leader President Barack H. Obama is written by Royaslyn S. Russell.

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There’s still time for you to hold your finished book in your hands before 2009 ends. Submit your final materials or revisions to Xlibris by September 30 to ensure that you will receive your book by the holidays.*

We hope to continue to make your publishing adventure as rewarding as possible. As always, feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

Regards,

Your Xlibris Customer Service Team
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1.888.795.4294

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The Fabulous 50s

Bijoux in French means ‘jewelry’. The 50s was a generation that played a role in the budding lives of the fashion accessory or jewelry manufacturing industry. How lovely of the French to be involved in the fashion industry when the rest of the world conceded.

Take for example Dorothy Fenwick’s self-published book, The Fabulous 50s: Florenza Art Hollycraft. When the rest of Europe and America were fighting over guns and the equilibrium of power, Fenwick surmised an era where fashion and jewelry equates to peace, love and revolution. Society became affluent and people paid more attention to the craft of jewelry making. Fenwick shared in this self-published book of hers the love and passion she acquired for this extensive collection.

Colored pages will take you to the best costume jewelry wholesale manufacturing companies in the country – Florenza, Art and Hollycraft – and be enamored at their unique products and designs. Costume jewelry is highlighted as vanity in an inexpensive form and lets everyone enjoy the glitz and glamour the jewelry industry brings to all classes in society.

This Xlibris release very much downplays the recession-infested fashion industry. The Fabulous 50s: Florenza Art Hollycraft will take you to the most unforgettable era there was, the 50s.

About the Author
Dorothy Fenwick has worked in the operating room for 47 years and 37 of those years as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist In the 1950es, she worked in a movie theater and would spend her paycheck on rhinestone jewelry or Elvis 45rpm records, Dorothy’s collecting got serious in the early 1970’s when she and her husband, Ron, spent their free time “antiquing”.

Today, Dorothy enjoys golf and travels between her homes in Arkansas, Alabama and Missouri. She is a member of both “The Society of Jewelry Historians” and “The Vintage Fashion and Costume Jewelry Club”, Dorothy truly loves wearing her costume jewelry and hopes you will enjoy this book and find it useful. Be sure to visit her website MsFentiques.com.

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