Xlibris Book Awarded Honorable Mention at Stargazes Literary Prizes
For first-time published authors, Irena and Isabella de Wardin may have more inspiration to write. The siblings have earned an honorable mention at the annual Stargazes Literary Prizes writing competition for their Xlibris-published book “The Hummbingbird: Book 1: Madness in Crescendo.” The book was among the entrants in the Fantasy & Science Fiction category. The […] READ MORE |
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Writing for Creative Expression or Money?
What drives you to write? As more books earning the ire of critics become bestsellers these days, the line between writing skills and business skills has seemingly blurred. Gone are the days when writers pursue their craft for the love of it. Many writers have also seen money in books. Self-publishing levels the playing […] READ MORE |
Xlibris Author Neil M. Pine Signed Up by TrineDay Press
Another Xlibris talent gets a major publishing deal. Xlibris author Neil M. Pine was signed up by TrineDay Press to include his book “The Conscious Planet: A Vision of Sustainability, Peace & Prosperity” in their Spring 2016 catalog. For more than four decades now, Neil has been an ardent environmentalist. He is also a journalist […] READ MORE |
Germany Bans Selling of Erotic Books before 10 PM
If you’re looking for a copy of “Fifty Shades of Grey” in Germany, you have to wait until 10 in the evening to get your erotic fiction fix. Booksellers in the country are prohibited from selling erotic books before 10 p.m.; otherwise, they will be fined USD 56,000. The regulation was enforced due to a […] READ MORE |
How To Create a Bestseller – Part 2
Learn sensible marketing strategies straight from the expert. Ryan Holiday reveals more of his book promotion advice here on the sequel of the Xlibris Author Advice. Hire a professional editor Ryan stresses that self-pubbed authors need to establish their credibility by writing something well. A professional edit is essential as it separates the professionals from […] READ MORE |