Xlibris Releases New Bestsellers

by Thomas McKinley

Success may not be within reach at the moment but achievable. Driven self-published authors know the truth in that statement. We congratulate our resolute authors who go the extra mile to market their books and have made it to the new bestsellers list (not necessarily by rank). Be Careful What You Wish For by Laura […]

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10 Authors Who Wrote Under the Influence – Part 1

by Thomas McKinley

Write drunk, edit sober, advised Ernest Hemingway. Some authors may have heeded that advice literally. The Xlibris Author Advice presents 10 iconic authors who had one too many or experimented with other addictive substances while penning their novels. Bear in mind, however, that Xlibris doesn’t propose that you walk the same path to improve your […]

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Author Solutions, Paulist Productions Sign First-Look Deal

by Thomas McKinley

Xlibris self-published authors may stand a chance of having their books adapted into a film. Xlibris’ parent company Author Solutions, LLC has clinched a first-look deal with American TV and film producer Paulist Productions. The partnership is welcome news to Author Solutions’ self-published authors who wish to see their books on TV or the big […]

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Publishing Industry Gains from Self-Publishing

by Thomas McKinley

In an interview from online magazine “Wired,” bestselling urban fantasy author Shannon Mayer gives her take on why the publishing industry in general has benefited from the growth of self-publishing. A more personal relationship with readers More authors are now engaging with fans on social media sites in hopes of attracting more readers. Mayer, for […]

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