Xlibris Labor Day Publishing Promotion - Get Published By Christmas And 2 For The Price Of 1

Xlibris celebrates Labor day by giving out a free publishing package for each manuscript you publish. A buy 1 take 1 promotion so to speak. They also have this nice incentive that allows you to complete the entire publishing process by Christmas. Their publishing packages include:

Advantage - Only $299
Streamlined and practical. Perfect for books with simple design requirements

Basic – $499, 2 for 1 or save $75
An economical service with multiple design options.

Professional – $899, 2 for 1 or save $135
Interior customization and graphics with hardback availability.

Custom – $1,599, 2 for 1 or save $240
Have total control over complex design and text formatting.

Premium – $2,999, 2 for 1 or save $450
A full-service package with an extensive marketing campaign.

Executive – $5,999, 2 for 1 or save $900
VIP service, full customization and up to 125 books.

Platinum – $12,999, 2 for 1 or save $1,950
An incomparable assortment of publishing, marketing, and editing services that will cater to your every need.

Xlibris Publishing Promotion - Customize Your Publishing Package With Additional Free Services Up To $5,000

Xlibris is trying to be a bit more original this month compared to self publishing company counterparts iUniverse and Authorhouse. Instead of going with the free books and/or percentage discount routes. Xlibris has decided to provide additional add-on and marketing services to authors who would like to purchase any of their publishing packages.

Reading from their website, Xlibris is giving up to $5,000 worth in free services. $5,000 of course comes with their highest package - the Platinum, which already has a lot in it (which it should since it's available for a cool 13 grand), I can't imagine anybody wanting more. But nevertheless the promotion breakdown goes like this:

• Xlibris basic package which starts at $499 has an additional $250 worth of free services

• Xlibris professional package at $899 comes with $400 worth of free services
• Xlibris custom package that sells for $1,599, has $750 worth of free services
• Xlibris premium package that costs $2,999, als comes with $1,500 worth of free services
• And finally Xlibris' executive package that comes just below their platinum sold at $5,999, has $2,500 worth of free services.
  

So if you imagine that's a value of half the package that gets added back to your spending power. The fine print though which you should know mentions that entitlement to free services does not include printed marketing materials, leather bound editions and/or bookstore returnability.

As an added bonus, probably just to match or better the running iUniverse offer, Xlibris is also giving away an additional 20 free books until the 15th of August. This is a tiered offer of course so those getting the basic package will get 5 free books while those getting higher value packages will get more free books (on top of the free books already in the publishing package)

Xlibris Publishing Promotion - Dollar Savings And Free Library of Congress And Copyright Registration

It looks like self publishing companies are going all out this July. Xlibris' publishing service promotion has authors getting Library of Congress and Copyright Registration at no additional charge when they publish before July 16. Also enjoy an additional 5% on top of the discounted rate.

So you get dollar discounts when you publish plus the registration stuff

Choose from our comprehensive range of Black & White Book Publishing packages and find the one that is perfect for you.

Advantage - $299 (special offer does not apply)
Streamlined and practical. Perfect for books with simple design requirements

Basic – NOW $449, SAVE $50
An economical service with multiple design options


Professional – NOW $799, SAVE $100
Interior customization and graphics with hardback availability


Custom – NOW $1,349, SAVE $250
Have total control over complex design and text formatting

Premium – NOW $2,499, SAVE $500
A full-service package with an extensive marketing campaign

Executive – NOW $5,249, SAVE $750
VIP service, full customization and up to 125 books

Platinum – NOW $10,999, SAVE $2,000
An incomparable assortment of publishing, marketing, and editing services that will cater to your every need

Xlibris New Book Marketing Service Product - All About Search Marketing

Apparently Xlibris can win over Google with their new marketing services product for your book. Xlibris places ads on search results pages (SERPs) of Google for specific keywords that are related to your book.

The motive here is to drive visitors and would-be book buyers to your website or the bookstore that sells your book. The requirement here would be that you will need an online purchase location for your book. If you don't have one then this product will be rather useless to you.

Xlibris did not mention how much the product cost in their email - which must mean this might be expensive.

Xlibris Launches New Website With New Features

Well if you haven't seen it yet, try checking out Xlibris' new website. It has some cool new features that you may enjoy.

• Change font size feature - you can increase the main text fonts so that they become bigger or smaller depending on your taste
• Easier access to their bookstore. You can click through to search their bookstore. Their bookstore isn't new though.
  
• They had their "look inside an Xlibris book" before, but I still say it's a cool thing to have - the flipping book thing
• An author's center that has lists of events, author resources as well as freelance experts that can help with publishing

I haven't gone through the whole site intensively, but if you find something else that's interesting, let me know.

Xlibris Book Pubilshing Promotion - Memorial Day Special, Up To 250 Free Books

Xlibris has opted for a more somber look to commemorate Memorial Day. The Xlibris Memorial Day offer ends on May 23rd. They're giving away up to 250 free books and $13,000 in savings with a second book (I think that means it's free - the second book is free I guess)

There's also a special offer if you've only got 1 book to publish, and that's a 25% discount off the publishing package for that one book

Xlibris Publishing Promotion - Publish 2 Book For The Price Of One

Well Xlibris also has the whole Mother's Day thing going on. Their offer is their 2 for 1 special where you get 2 publishing packages but have to pay for only 1 of them. As a mother's day special they're also giving away free books

• Poetry, Basic or Professional – additional 5 FREE BOOKS
• Custom or Premium – additional 10 FREE BOOKS
• Executive or Platinum – additional 25 FREE BOOKS

Xlibris Publishing Promotion - Free Books

With Xlibris this month, they're giving away free books on top of their free upgrade offer

• Poetry, Basic or Professional – additional 5 FREE BOOKS


• Custom – additional 10 FREE BOOKS


• Premium – additional 15 FREE BOOKS


• Executive or Platinum – additional 25 FREE BOOKS

Free upsize of your publishing package, additional copies of your book, a special bonus if you’re ready to submit this month, double your exhibition marketing, Kirkus New Edition packages and deep author discounts all available this April.

Xlibris Publishing Promotion: Upgrade Your Book Publishing Package Free

Bigger is better, and it doesn’t get much better than a free upsize on your publishing package. Go big this April, get more for your publishing dollar and give your book the upgrade it deserves.

Here are the details of Xlibris' Free Upgrade To The Next Service Level

Advantage - Streamlined and practical. Perfect for books with simple design requirements
$299 (special offer does not apply)

Poetry Publishing - Full customization options perfect for poetry
$799 (special offer does not apply)

Basic - An economical service with multiple design options
save $50 and publish for only $449 OR Save $400 with a free upgrade to the Professional Package, ONLY $499

Professional - Interior customization and graphics with hardback availability
Save $700 with a free upgrade to the Custom Package, ONLY $899

Custom - Have total control over complex design and text formatting
Save $1,400 with a free upgrade to the Premium Package, ONLY $1,599

Premium - A full-service package with an extensive marketing campaign
Save $3,000 with a free upgrade to the Executive Package, ONLY $2,999

Executive - VIP service, full customization and up to 125 books
Save $7,000 with a free upgrade to the Platinum Package, ONLY $5,999

Platinum - An incomparable assortment of publishing, marketing, and editing services to cater to your every need
Save $2,000 and become a Platinum author for ONLY $10,999

*Please note that additional books are not included in the free service upgrade

Xlibris' Premium Extra Publishing With Kirkus Discoveries, Exhibit Marketing & SYOP

Premium Extra Publishing With Kirkus Discoveries, Exhibit Marketing & SYOP

No need to hunt down the best deal this Easter. You can get the most out of your publishing experience right here at Xlibris with the exclusive Premium Extra Publishing Package.

All the great benefits of the Premium package plus free Kirkus Discoveries Review Service, Exhibit Marketing and the Set Your Own Price program. Absolutely unbeatable savings, but only until March 31, so hop to it and start your publishing journey today.

For just $2,999, you get the most comprehensive set of tools available for Black & White Book Publishing:

* 20 paperback & 5 hardback copies of your book
* Fully customized book cover and interior
* Registration with: Amazon.com, Borders.com, BarnesandNoble.com, Ingram, Books in Print, and more than 200 online stores
* U.S. Copyright & Library of Congress Registration
* ISBN Numbers and UPC barcode
* Data Entry service
* Copyediting & Indexing service
* CD Archive
* Personalized Website with Domain – Starter Design
* Book Review Campaign – Professional
* Press Release Campaign – 100 media outlets
* E-mail Marketing Campaign – 200,000 recipients
* 50 bookmarks, 50 business cards, 50 postcards & 5 posters

And as part of this Easter Exclusive you also get:

* Kirkus Discoveries Review Service
* Book Exhibition Marketing Show
* Set Your Own Price program

Call Xlibris today at 1-888-795-4274 or e-mail us at publishtoday@xlibris.com to take advantage of these unbeatable deals. Make sure you quote your Coupon Code: PREMEX.
This offer is only available until March 31, 2008

Message from Xlibris: Timing is Critical For a Successful Marketing Campaign

Xlibris just sent me this quaint little message about how to make a successful marketing campaign for my book

Timing is Critical For a Successful Marketing Campaign

The difference between a successful book and one that is never heard of is often a professional, well thought out marketing plan. With more than 175,000 new titles published last year in the United States alone, it is incredibly difficult to capture the attention of the reading public. Without a concentrated and organized effort to create positive word-of-mouth, the chances of having a high-selling book are almost zero.

The essential elements of a successful marketing campaign are timing and focus. Spring has traditionally been a strong season for book sales, the time is right for you to focus your marketing efforts and breathe life into your campaign. Xlibris has launched six comprehensive Spring Marketing Packages (at a 50% discount for March) to coincide with the season and help you achieve your marketing goals.

Add a great assortment of printed marketing materials to help your promotional effort and save even more in March.

Call 1-888-795-4274, ask to speak with your personal marketing consultant, and let them help you decide which is the best marketing approach for you and your book.

Publishing Promotion: Xlibris Poetry Publishing Package

Xlibris just launched a Poetry Publishing Package. Originally $799 but being sold at half price this month. These are available in Black and White and Full Color Poetry Publishing Package.

Xlibris Spring Publishing Promotion

It looks like Xlibris is up bright and early for spring, with all the flowers on their website.

Spring into savings this March. Save 50% on your promotional campaign with the Spring Marketing Packages, and up to 30% off your publishing service beginning on March 3rd with the Incredible Disappearing Discount. That means you can publish and share your manuscript with the world for as little as $349. Every day you wait, the discount rate diminishes, so start your publishing journey today and get the most out of your Spring Savings Spree. Remember, the earlier you sign up, the more you save.

I posted a link to their publishing promotion because my brain cells are barely keeping up with the math that's involved just to get to the discount for the day. What happens if they payment gets delayed? Do I lose a point off the discount?

iUniverse Return Author Publishing Promotion

iUniverse wants to encourage their authors to publish again with this "retunr-flight" offer. So when you purchase 2nd publishing package before March 8, you’ll save 20% off the regular price. It's kind of like that Xlibris promotion "publishing your 2nd book free."

Promotion Description: Save 20% off the regular price of a Premier Pro, Premier or Select Publishing Package.
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Xlibris Launches A Book Exhibition Marketing Campaign

A trade show can really help your sales by hitting the right target audience. Xlibris’ Book Exhibition Marketing service now gives you the power to do so - that's straight from their website.

With a choice of over 20 shows each year at which to display your book and unleash the full potential of your marketing campaign by establishing a physical presence. Their packages combine the book exhibit with the Press Release Service and a Newswire campaign.

The packages range from $999 to about $1800

It includes the following shows just in case some of you out there might be interested

Show Name	Show Date
American Library Association Midwinter	11 Jan -14 Jan 2008
American International Toy Fair	17 Feb -20 Feb 2008
Michigan Reading Association	15 Mar -17 Mar 2008
London Book Fair New Title Showcase	14 Apr -16 Apr 2008
Public Library Association	25 Mar -29 Mar 2008
Florida Library Association	23 Apr -24 Apr 2008
Texas Library Association	15 Apr -18 Apr 2008
Bookexpo America New Title Showcase	29 May - 01 Jun 2008
Connecticut Library Association	28 Apr -30 Apr 2008
New Jersey Library Association	29 Apr -30 Apr 2008
Pennsylvania School Library Association	01 May -03 May 2008
Beijing International Book Fair	03 Sep - 07 Sep 2008
Bookexpo Canada New Title Showcase	15 Jun -16 Jun 2008
American Library Association Annual	28 Jun - 01 Jul 2008
National Education Association	01 Jul -03 Jul 2008
Frankfurt International Book Fair	15 Oct -19 Oct 2008
Ohio Library Council	12 Sep -12 Sep 2008
Illinois Library Association	03 Oct - 05 Oct 2008
New England Library Association	19 Oct -21 Oct 2008
California Library Association	14 Nov -16 Nov 2008
New York Library Association	05 Nov -11 Nov 2008
Pennsylvania Library Association	10 Nov -11 Nov 2008

Visit the Xlibris website for more details about this book exhibition service

Xlibris $999 Complete Publishing Package?

The Xlibris promotion for January has remained the same with service upgrades but Xlibris just unveiled a new package so it seems?

A $999 publishing package that's said to be available only until January 31. I've looked at it and the product itself looks pretty solid to me. Includes some features that are typically not found in a book publishing package that would be below a grand these days. View more detail on the specs of the book publishing package of what they call their All Inclusive Publishing Package For $999


The descriptive page itself looks like it was outsourced. You'd be surprised at how different the color scheme is from the typical Xlibris. But who knows these days with self publishing companies like iUniverse moving in with Authorhouse, maybe Xlibris is looking to partner as well.