Book titles published by xlibris

Books published through xlibris are distributed online worldwide, and can be ordered through, over 15,000 other online retailers, and of course through xlibris itself. Yet in the eight years since they published my book i have yet to receive a single royalty check. Apr 09, 2020 of the books i surveyed, nearly half of the ones published by pegasus elliott mackenzie or austin macauley last year have no meaningful sales. From childrens books to cookbooks, family photo albums to corporate materials, graphic novels to catalogs get your book published in a. Xlibris publishing introduces anne durandathy, author of secrets of the nire. When searching our bookstore, you can sort your search results in the way that is most useful to you by selecting the sort option.

All formats paperback hardcover kindle edition audible audio edition html pdf audio cd board book audio cassette calendar school binding mp3 cd audiobooks printed books. Secrets of the nire is a fictional novel set both in. The art of war gives advice for generals on outsmarting and defeating the enemy. If you are interested in purchasing or ordering books from xlibris us in wholesale, as a bulk buy or multiple copies with a discount, please contact us for a price quote. Since then i learned of createspace and i can edit my book any time i want, and receive a copy of the book usually within a week. In the supported selfpublishing arena, our experience and expertise is second to none.

I now handle his affairs and picked up a message from them this week after id already requested he be taken off their call list marked urgent about getting his book to hollywood producers. Featured titles from dog ear self published authors. Aug 22, 2012 selfpublished authors who reach publishing success do so with the savvy use of book marketing packages. If you do the math, that comes to about 100 copies per book, and most authors probably buy a few dozen for friends and family. Author solutions the world leader in supported self. Along the x axis is time, and on the y axis is the count of editions published.

Publishing history this is a chart to show the when this publisher published books. Where there are substantial parts of the book that are nontext, colour prints, for example, the costs can be shared and printing costs saved. Xlibris has been helping writers become published authors since 1997, and has now worked with over 50,000 authors and more than 75,000 titles. Xlibris to feature selfpublished books in the new york.

Berrie receive honors from the 2007 hollywood book festival. Four xlibris titles honored in 2007 hollywood book fest. Xlibris publishing was started by authors, for authors. Lots of books that have made the top 200 seem like blatant spam by self published authors whose work probably wasnt good enough for a real publisher to accept. The book was published only to find they published the on unedited version. We publish a vast range of genres, including romance, mystery, selfhelp, scifi, and horror, as well as personal memoirs, business literature, and cookbooks. The did not keep it in order as i wrote it, they published my book with about 40 per cent of mistakes, also duplicate stories and duplicate photos, i called them and they had no answer for me. Xlibris has been helping authors get published for more than 20 years. The current chief executive is andrew philips, who was formerly the president of penguin books. They butchered the story by editing it after i agreed it was ready for publishing.

Maybe xlibris would be interested in publishing this book for free, but for now i decided to concentrate on my first two books and let them finish. Apr 24, 2020 when you consider all of the selfpublishing services on the market, its easy to see that xlibris cant compete with other companies who do so much more for so much less money. The posting will include a fullcolor image of the book cover, title and sub title, author name, isbn, price, number of pages, brief book. The xlibris author advice has the writing, editing, and marketing tools to help you achieve selfpublishing success, whether youre a new or a veteran writer. Today, xlibris publishing shows you ways in which to use sun tzus lessons to market your book. As of mid2007, xlibris had 23,000 authors and had published 23,500 titles, with total sales of over 3 millionaround 127 sales per title. By focusing on the needs of creative writers and artists and on how printondemand technology and new approaches can be applied in the publishing industry, we are able to provide authors supported selfpublishing services that will help them see their books in print. We publish books in hardcover, paperback, and e book versions. Here at xlibris, aspiring authors can publish their books on their own terms and still be available to pursue other publishing avenues.

I only found out that my book decade of sorrow had been published because i received an email from a person who informed me that my book came across his desk and had some questions regarding the pricing, as well as a few other points of interest. Nov 25, 2019 i self published a book with xlibris, and according to their records my book is not selling. Xlibris kept trying to get me to spend lots of money on book tour packages and more. Since then the page has accumulated 20 consumer complaints. I wrote my book and published with xlibris in 2010.

In 2009, author solutions, acquired two other top competitors xlibris in january and canadian selfpublisher trafford publishing in april. Xlibris is a rip off, i published with them for years, updated my book and they used a software editor to peruse the book, then stated they wanted release from jailed criminals, the same people mentioned in the book for years the criminals were in jail before the first publishing for heinous crimes, sentenced to 40 plus years. Each appears with a list of retailers that are selling the book and a description. Among the selfpublished titles featured on the online bookstore are the xlibris books son of god, son of man by eduardo p. What types of books are ineligible for a library of congress control number. In 2000, the new york times stated it to be the foremost ondemand publisher. Booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 55 self published titles below. Founded in 1997, xlibris publishing has helped writers selfpublish and market more than 60,000 titles. Capitalizing solely on having your book published wont work anymore. This self published childrens book presents an adventure story and a pirate with a twist, as captain scratch demonstrates trustworthiness, intelligence, reliability and helpfulness character traits that are not usually identified with pirates. Search the bookstore for any of our xlibris author titles. Alibris has been selling books, movies and music since 1997. While writing can often be a lonely journey, publishing your book doesnt have to be.

An author solutions, llc imprint based in bloomington, i. Apr 23, 2020 xlibris has been helping authors get published for more than 20 years. Xlibris publishing was founded in 1997 and, as the leading publishing services provider for authors, has helped to publish and market more than 43,000 titles. Jan 07, 2016 i wrote a book and it was published by xlibris publishing company, i had spoke to about 18 of their employees and the did not follow my editing and writings. Xlibris has been helping writers publish their books since 1997. This graph charts editions from this publisher over time. Youve made the decision to write a book, and now youre researching if xlibris publishing is the right choice for you researching the leading selfpublishing companies is a smart, and necessary, action that many firsttime authors unfortunately dont spend enough time doing like many other firsttime authors, you probably landed on xlibris publishing through a quick internet search. Xlibris has been the established leader in the selfpublishing arena since 1997, with close to 75,000 titles published by over 50,000 authors. May 21, 2014 these days, however, there are a few new predators out there. I question this, because my book is listed on over twenty pages on the web.

Xlibris is one of two selfpublishing companies we evaluated that is owned by author solutions. Alibris buy new and used books, textbooks, music and movies. Through strategic alliances with leading trade publishers, author solutions makes it possible to efficiently develop new literary talent and provide authors with platforms to bring their books to readers everywhere. Apr 22, 2020 xlibris publishing introduces anne durandathy, author of secrets of the nire. However they stayed in touch with me throughout and answered my phone callsemails promptly. Clickpress, tue apr 10 2007 xlibris, the selfpublishing industry leader, has announced the launch of a new marketing service to raise awareness about self published titles. With the right xlibris book marketing packages, you can supercharge your book marketing strategies and work your way to publishing success. I paid for the editing services and went through several copies until we agreed on the final edit. Take a look at some of our authors who have recently signed with traditional publishers. Even though xlibris did an excellent even though xlibris did an excellent job with the printing of my book, ive found that their marketing supervisor is very pushy in getting me to pay for all their marketing services. Xlibris publishing offers the xlibris book videos on youtube.

Complement your book promotions with a handy marketing tool that you can get for free when you purchase copies of your book in bulk this month. Discover all relevant statistics and facts on the u. Xlibris publishing services comparison dog ear publishing. Author solutions is a leader in supported selfpublishing. Alibris is your source for new and used books, textbooks, music and movies. My book was unknowingly published without xlibris updating my publishing processes. Strange, but amazon, and others keep saying that my book is selling out, but wheres my royalties. While writing can often be a lonely journey, publishing your book doesnt. Secrets of the nire is a fictional novel set both in modernday and thirteenth century ireland. In april 2008, author solutions marketing director keith ogorek said that 1 out of every 17 books published in the united states is from authorhouse.

One in five from christian faith publishing fail to generate sales. Asi is also the privatelabel service provider for some traditional publishers such as thomas nelson. Dog ear authors have published professionalquality custom books that explore a wide range of topics in an equally wide range of reading categories, including trade fiction, nonfiction, autobiographies, selfhelp, cookbooks, childrens, business, academic textbooks, historical works, fiction, short story, poetry collections and much more. Self published titles featured on online christian bookstore. Were right by your side to help turn your hardearned manuscript into a published book. This is the official youtube channel of xlibris book publishing. Find out more about this special book marketing service from this xlibris blog news article. When speaking with staff of xlibris, i was told that my book is only listed with. Adopt an innovative approach to promoting your book this month.

Xlibris bookstore has a great selection of books for you to buy. Author pete liebengood on selfpublishing multiple books with xlibris. I told all my friends and family they passed on that i wrote a book. Jun 27, 2011 xlibris is one of several former competitors including iuniverse, wordclay and trafford which were absorbed by author solutions, inc.

The site bolsters the proliferation of christianthemed literary works by showcasing traditionally published, independently published and self published books. Among the self published titles featured on the online bookstore are the xlibris books son of god, son of man by eduardo p. The book was published in february 28th 2012 they congratulated me,my head was big as a balloon. Apr 24, 2005 piers anthony, who is known for fantasy and science fiction titles, has published more than 15 books with xlibris, either to release serious historical fiction or to make outofprint books available. Selfpublishing your book with xlibris xlibris is a supported selfpublishing company created by authors, for authors. Visit the xlibris blog and the xlibris indie authors roundup for more book marketing tips from our featured xlibris. Tigermans mutiny, catboy series, childrens book, childrens books, fiction, michael morgan, xlibris, xlibris author spotlight, xlibris book publisher, xlibris featured author, xlibris published author, xlibris publishing company, xlibris self publishing. Lynette collins has published 24 books with xlibris publishing.

This selfpublished childrens book presents an adventure story and a pirate with a twist, as captain scratch demonstrates trustworthiness, intelligence, reliability and helpfulness character traits that are not usually identified with pirates. There are more than 30,000 titles that xlibris has published. Can a book be published by more than one publisher. Xlibris has helped over 40,000 writers to become authors and to publish more than 60,000 books nearly two decades now.

I like a lot your articles, but please look at this part in do you underline book titles. Learn more about timelines for updates to published books. Of the books i surveyed, nearly half of the ones published by pegasus elliott mackenzie or austin macauley last year have no meaningful sales. See more ideas about critics choice, best sellers and autism books. Xlibris is a selfpublishing and ondemand printing services provider, founded in 1997 and based in bloomington, indiana. Information about xlibris publishing was first submitted to scambook on jul 05, 2014. I wrote a book and it was published by xlibris publishing. There are so many different aspects to having a book published that i didnt know about and having the professional team at xlibris behind me has made the experience such an enjoyable process. Asi says it publishes one of every 15 book titles published in the us every year. Below are some of the services that work best for fiction titles.

Pirates depicted honorably in xlibris childrens book. Detailed edition paperback or softback by uzorma, prof iyke nathan and a great selection of related books. However, xlibris did just mail me an advertisement stating that theyve published over 10,000 books and sold over 1 million copies. Do i need a literary agent to selfpublish a book with xlibris. Eat, pray, love, harry potter and the deathly hollows and bossypants why do writers put a comma that separates a title from other in between the quotation marks. Since 1997, xlibris has been helping thousands of writers per year become published authors, with many returning to publish their second and even third books. August 2017 aug 25, 2017 booksellers, publishers, librarians, and agents are encouraged to look at the 78 selfpublished titles below. Jan 08, 2009 i would echo the warnings about xlibris. The service allows you to retain all the rights to your book, have complete control over design, and distribute your book in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats worldwide. The process of how to publish a book has been made smooth and easy by xlibris.

The 10 best self publishing companies for 2020 free buyers. Piers anthony dillingham jacob multipublished scifi books through xlibris. Self publishing and print on demand company xlibris book. Apparently the only books i sold was to 20 of my friends, nothing from the public. Xlibris writing tips using the art of war to market your. Xlibris publishing celebrates the recent good news regarding joni franks. Sun tzus the art of war, written in the 5 th century bc, remains a classic for military strategists as well as corporate marketers and salesmen. As a company created by authors for authors, xlibris understands your publishing needs more than any other. Well be using a very common book spec for titles produced in the trade category by all self publishing companies. Xlibris author joni franks has won the colorado independent publishers association evvy awards in, not one, not two, but three categories. Dec 3, 2012 find out your favorite celebrities favorite book.

Also, as far as im concerned they have overcharged me. Xlibris is a selfpublishing and ondemand printing company that produces hardback and paperback books. I agree, there is a language barrier with these people and each consultant has a different position. I mostly dealt with travis because he was the only one i could understand. Scambook s investigation team reached out to this company a total of 19 times, scambook investigators last contacted them on sep 25, 20. You and your workbe it a novel, truetolife story, poetry collection, or childrens talecan get all the publishing, marketing, and bookselling support here at xlibris. Friends dont let friends use vanity presses alliance of. In their publishing guide, xlibris do the usual selfpublished name dropping of well known authors who pursued this route, but many of these authors selfpublished in the truest form, that is, under their own name or personal imprint. Libraries gave us power, proclaimed the manic street preachers, and its true that the written word. Once your search has produced a list of relevant items, select a way to sort by clicking the sort results by box at the top of the list. The content of the book isnt important, this is about titles. Jan 16, 2019 how many books are published and sold annually. Dec 17, 2010 i had a book published by xlibris, its still at amazon, and other book stores, as a pod. I was hounded to purchase the email marketing campaign which according their statistics should have result in a sales of 100,000 books.