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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.

Publisher’s Choice designation, a coveted label from iUniverse - the leading provider of print-on-demand supported self-publishing services, was earned by eight iUniverse titles during the month of January.

iUniverse, the leading provider of print-on-demand supported self-publishing services, has announced its “Reap in the Leap Year” publishing specials. The specials include an offer to save as much as $200 on a publishing package.

Four iUniverse titles, Rachel and Aleks, Gittin’ Western, Chinese Culture, Western Culture and Fallow’s Field received excellent reviews in the February 2008 issue of the Kirkus Discoveries e-newsletter.

Sixteen iUniverse titles received the highly desired Reader’s Choice designation from iUniverse during the month of January.

David Posipanka gives parental guidance on how to bring up well-behaved children among families with busy and hectic lives in The Book to Help Parents Raise Better-Behaved Kids.

iUniverse has announced its “Treat Your Shelf To A Sweet Deal” publishing specials for Valentine’s Day. The specials includes an offer of up to 60 free paperback books.

Blurb leverages online communities, print-on-demand technology, and shifts in consumer behaviour to drive changes in the traditional publishing industry

iUniverse, the leading provider of print-on-demand supported self-publishing services, kicked off “The Great GAMEDAY GIVEAWAY” in January. The publishing special includes a discounted price and extra books with a publishing package purchase.

Six iUniverse titles received the coveted Publisher’s Choice designation during the month of December. Publisher’s Choice titles are displayed in the author’s local Barnes & Noble or Chapters Indigo bookstore for a minimum of eight weeks.

Three iUniverse titles, Running from Coyote by Danalee Buhler, Ti Marie by Valerie Belgrave and Yoga and the Path of the Urban Mystic by Darren Main received excellent reviews in the January 2008 issue of the Kirkus Discoveries e-newsletter.

iUniverse, the leading provider of print-on-demand supported self-publishing services, announced “Great Expect(08)tions” as their first publishing special starting in 2008. The special includes an offer to save up to $200 on a publishing package.

iUniverse, the leading provider of print-on-demand supported self-publishing services, has announced their “12 Days of Savings” publishing specials for the mid- to late-December holiday season.

Eleven iUniverse titles received the coveted Publisher’s Choice designation during the month of November. Publisher’s Choice titles are displayed in the author’s local Barnes & Noble or Chapters Indigo bookstore for a minimum of eight weeks.

Writer’s Digest contest winners, the Education and Literary Foundation, and now all authors worldwide benefit during the season of giving at Outskirts Press, Inc.

Writer’s Digest contest winners, the Education and Literary Foundation, and now all authors worldwide benefit during the season of giving at Outskirts Press, Inc.

iUniverse, the leading provider of print-on-demand supported self-publishing services, has announced their “Gift of Giving” publishing specials. The specials include up to 60 free paperback books. The promotion is valid through Dec. 14, 2007.

Published book author, Brian Scott, has released a free e-book, entitled, "Book Writing for Fun and Profit" to help writers and authors publish and profit from their writing and achieve their dreams of becoming a respected book author in 2008.

Terry Fallis’ novel, The Best Laid Plans, has recently received the coveted Publisher’s Choice designation from iUniverse. Publisher’s Choice titles written by Canadian authors are displayed in the author’s local Chapters Indigo bookstore.

iUniverse title Apache Casino, by G.N. Buffington, was recently recognized as one of the winning books at the 2007 New Mexico Book Awards. The book was chosen as the winner in the best novel, adventure drama category.

Print-on-Demand (POD) printers provide services to authors and publishers for a fee. They use relatively new POD technology that allows printing and binding of books in minutes. This makes it cost-effective to produce books even one copy at a time.

Take a Look Inside, the new feature on the Xlibris website, gives authors an idea of what their book will look like even before they begin the publishing process.

Two iUniverse titles were recently announced winners at the USA Book News Best Books 2007 Awards, while iUniverse titles also received finalist honors in 10 additional categories.

Thirty iUniverse titles received the coveted Publisher’s Choice designation during the month of October. Publisher’s Choice titles are displayed in the author’s local Barnes & Noble bookstore or Chapters Indigo store.

Susan Driscoll, president and CEO of iUniverse, will be the featured speaker at the upcoming Greater Los Angeles Writers Society special event for November. The event will take place Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, at the Palms-Rancho Park Library.

Dominic Carter, prominent journalist and author of the iUniverse book No Momma’s Boy, was among the authors, artists and musicians recently honored by the YMCA of Greater New York.

iUniverse, the leading provider of supported self-publishing services, will be an exhibitor at the Miami Book Fair International from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9 through Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007.

Sixteen iUniverse titles recently received honors at the 2007 DIY Book Festival.

iUniverse, the leading provider of supported self-publishing services, will be an exhibitor at the 2007 Nebraska Book Festival on Saturday, Oct 27. Susan Driscoll, president and CEO of iUniverse, will also appear for a presentation during the event.

Twenty-seven iUniverse titles received the coveted Reader’s Choice designation during the week of Oct. 15-Oct. 19.

Susan Driscoll, president and CEO of iUniverse, will present aspiring authors with an opportunity to overcome one of the most difficult challenges in publishing – to be heard by someone who is in the know.

iUniverse, the leading provider of print-on-demand supported self-publishing services, has announced “Treat Yourself to Savings,” their largest publishing discount of the year.

Susan Driscoll, iUniverse president and CEO, brought her insider’s perspective on publishing to a recent airing of “The Writing Show.” She addressed many of the common misperceptions that authors have about publishing.

The bases are loaded. We're talking baseball diamonds and publishing packages. Colorado-based Outskirts Press custom book publishing is celebrating the exciting post-season of America’s past time with a $500 savings.

The Feng Shui Connection to a Healthy Life points readers to principles for enhancing health and vitality in life.

A couple’s struggle to find harmony in their relationship and a nation’s political conflict are at the center of the Xlibris book, Pilgrim Souls: a Search for Peace amidst Conflict.

iUniverse was a major sponsor of the 2007 Will Rogers Writer’s Workshop and gave away the publishing package, valued at $1299, as a part of the workshop’s festivities

iUniverse has announced “Fall into Savings” specials to welcome in the new season

Twenty-two exceptional iUniverse titles received the coveted Publisher’s Choice designation during the month of August

Six iUniverse titles received honorable mention nods at the 2007 New York Book Festival held on June 23rd in New York City.

Blooming Twig Books LLC, “The Humane Publisher”, Offers Authors A Free Self Publishing Guide And Free Author Consultation.

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