Octogenarian Author Becomes an NIEA Finalist, Renews Writing Zest
Xlibris has welcomed a full spectrum of authors that have published their literary work through its wide array of supported self-publishing services. Whatever their writing motivation and intent, Xlibris has seen writers of all ages and genders realize their goals of becoming full-fledged authors. At the age of 85, Marguerite Bladen has discovered that writing […] READ MORE |
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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 |
Father and Daughter Inspire with Their Children’s Book – Part 1
A father and daughter writing team has taken an adventure every day ever since changes have come into their lives. These changes brought them to co-write a children’s book entitled The Journey with Dad 2. Xlibris authors Destiny and her father John Constantin live in Lockport, New York and became local authors in December 2013. Today’s […] READ MORE |
James Joyce Fans Celebrate Bloomsday on June 16
For James Joyce fans around the world, June 16 is a reincarnation of the modernist classic novel Ulysses penned by their revered Irish poet and novelist in 1914. The day commemorates the setting of his 1922-published book that chronicles the travels on foot by his protagonist Leopold Bloom in Dublin, Ireland. Joyce considered it memorable […] READ MORE |
How To Create a Bestseller – Part 1
Many self-pubbed authors have fallen prey to book marketing pitfalls due to either half-baked efforts or lack of research. Becoming an author is hard work, being a self-published author more so—you get the picture. You can, however, work smart. American media strategist, marketer, and author Ryan Holiday offers tried and tested book marketing tips, being […] READ MORE |