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Self-publishing is more than a trend. It is where the publishing industry is headed. Writers need to get acquainted with the process and understand the facts in black and white.

Long Dash Publishing merged with Publish Yourself! and has recently begun offering a much larger distribution arm and higher quality books through Amazon. Publishing your book to sell has become easier to market through their customer service.

Felicia LaGrant schedules signing of her self published book in December in South Carolina.

The A-to-Z History of Baseball is every baseball lover’s bible that goes back to baseball history compiled by self-published author Mark Cressnan.

Xlibris unleashes a set of discounts on their publishing packages and marketing services for aspiring authors.

Xlibris offers 50% discount on black and white and full color publishing packages and 33%, on marketing services.

Xlibris offers to not only match but to top any competitor publishing package with a limited, 7-day offer.

Xlibris introduces publishing package for the science fiction writing community.

Halo My Dear Angel: a Journey of Miracles by Fran Lenzo seeks to enlighten readers on the daily struggles of surviving breast cancer in this Xlibris published book.

Author Bonnie McCollough Broadhead recounts her husband’s experience with Parkinson’s disease in this Xlibris published book order to help other who suffer the infirmity.

Linn Weiss’ self-published book, China Readies for Its Close-up, give details on the nation’s major overhaul prior to its success with the 2008 Olympic Games.

Nina Hughes Anderson shares her dreadful ordeal with breast cancer in the Xlibris self-published release “The Bumble Bee Miracle.”

Self Publishing can be a daunting task for a new or aspiring writer. Luckily, there are companies that can assist with this process.

The Xlibris book “B.O.N.E.S.: Beating Osteoporosis Naturally, Easily, Sensibly” recounts the story of a man who was diagnosed with and overcame osteoporosis.

The self-published book, Aspie: Memoirs on the Blessings and Burdens of Asperger's Syndrome, discusses the symptoms and treatment of Asperger’s syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder.

Proper information and prevention considered key in fighting against sexually transmitted diseases in the Xlibris self-published book ‘Know the Dangers of Your Sexual Life’.

Many people, especially women, have been taught to refuse desire. In the self-published book, ‘Eating Desire’, Lisa Powers inspires one to get what they really want to live a truly happy and fulfilling life.

Odom Books, an eclectic independent book publisher with on emphasis on print-on-demand, eBooks and self-publishing running the gamut from screenplays, entertainment, health, mind, body and spirit, launched its website in September.

Ideal love is not just about looking through rose-colored glasses. It transcends more than just the overwhelming highs as well as its painstaking woes. Hugh Dignon shares a story of love, in its truest sense.

W.J. Goldie tells the story of one woman’s resolve to search for the truth about her father, while crossing earthly bounds and becoming intuitively attuned to the supernatural.

The Coolie Trade is an in-depth accounting, by Arnold J. Meagher, on the shadowy world of human trafficking and Chinese emigration during the mid-1800’s when demand for cheap labor sky rocketed in the British and French colonies.

Jerry Dawson has re-released Sales 101: Principles in Action with Empty Garage Books. Dawson chose Empty Garage to retain greater control of all business aspects related to book sales and earn greater profits on each book sold.

An easy to use print on demand platform for self publishers in India

New imprint for out-of-print classics launched by Indian firm

Epidermolysis Bullosa affects many people in varying degrees of severity, while posing a challenge for families in terms of medical and financial support. ‘Butterflies, Purple Tulips & U2’ tells the story of Aimee, who never stopped fighting EB.

Xlibris blazes a new trail in book marketing by introducing the Online Banner and Online Classifieds campaigns.

Xlibris introduces a new marketing method to assist self-published authors with book sales.

Self-publishing promo for early sign-up made available for writers

Powless Designs Offers Tips For The Self Publishing Author

The self-publishing company unleashes its latest online incarnation.

Kat Smith, author of The Naked Author – Exposing the Myths of Publishing, strips down and examines the responsibilities of everyone involved in bringing a book to market.

Xlibris announces the addition of a publishing package perfectly suited for publishing Christian literary works.

Successful book signing strategies for first time authors: No more guessing about how to prepare and what to do on the day of your event but how to set up a plan and work that plan even after the book signing is over.

The "real" truth behind what it takes to become a best-selling author.

Fact - You could be more successful, make more money, and gain the competitive edge if you had the credibility of being an author. You can now access the exact blueprints from a bestselling author in a series of 6 free educational videos.

Xlibris links up with the highly respected Library Journal to promote self-published titles.

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal published on 18/ 4/ 2008, Pinaki Ghosh, the CEO of the Writer4me group, talks about the affordable services offered by Power-Publishers.com, the self-publishing division of the group.

Fifty iUniverse titles received finalist honors in the 2007 Reader Views Literary Awards. iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services and supported self-publishing company, had the most finalists of any print-on-demand publisher.

Self-publishing industry leader moves to new location.

Blooming Twig Books, the publishing company that cares about your story, provides writing and editing for a wide range of projects and authors.

iUniverse, the leading provider of print-on-demand supported self-publishing services, has announced its “Get a Great Return on Your Investment” publishing special. The specials include an offer to receive up to 60 free paperback books.

iUniverse, the leading provider of print-on-demand supported self-publishing services, has announced its “Bracket-Buster Bonanza” publishing specials for late March. The specials include an offer to save as much as $200 on a publishing package.

Xlibris author Doris Washington finds many levels of achievement in the self-publishing industry with her book of inspirational poetry.

Xlibris launches the latest addition to its industry leading range of packages with a specialty publishing packages tailor made for poets.

Three iUniverse titles, The Marrying Kind by Heather Conrad, The Watering of Stones by Whalen Colter Elmore and Cows and Cats Eating Cabbages by Jeff Schilling received excellent reviews in the March 2008 issue of the Kirkus Discoveries e-newsletter.

First, you have to write a quality book that has a clear target audience. And your book must answer a common problem or need that audience shares. Then you have to develop a marketing plan, and stick to it for at least two years.

Twenty-seven iUniverse titles have been selected as finalists in ForeWord Magazine's Tenth Annual Book of the Year Awards. For more than three years, iUniverse has led the finalist count for print-on-demand publishers in the Book of the Year Awards.

For beginning authors, book promotion is the key to success.

Self-publishing workshop takes authors from paper to print. The author-publisher who smartly produces a book can keep a bigger share of the profits.

The iUniverse Express Publishing Package is set to expedite the publishing process for authors to publish a book quickly and capitalize on a publicity or special event without sacrificing quality.