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SELF-PUBLISHED AUTHORS COLLECT OVER ONE MILLION DOLLARS IN ROYALTY PAYMENTS
Xlibris Reaches One Million Dollar Mark In Royalties Paid To Authors Throughout the United States
Xlibris, one of the original providers of print-on-demand publishing services to self-published authors, has announced a significant milestone in the company's history -- royalties paid to authors using its services have reached the one million dollar mark."A million dollars in royalties is the best news we could have," according to Chief Executive Officer John Feldcamp. "The real purpose of our endeavor here at Xlibris is the success and goal-achievement of our authors. It's great for Xlibris to be successful -- it's even better to contribute to our authors' successes. Author royalties and our own success go hand-in-glove. Author success fuels our company's own success," said Feldcamp.
Xlibris has helped authors publish more than 7,000 titles and sell over 300,000 books last year. Xlibris is a strategic partner of Random House Ventures, LLC, a subsidiary of Random House, Inc. Xlibris books can be purchased through any major bookstore or online at Borders, Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Xlibris. Today's announcement garnered comment from Xlibris' strategic partner. Richard Sarnoff, president of Random House Ventures, LLC and Xlibris board member said, "We who partner with Xlibris and help direct their efforts have always been excited about Xlibris' commitment to paying authors fair and commensurate royalties. We join them in their excitement and share in marking this great milestone - it's a positive outcome for all."
"The publishing success that came with Xlibris' services has been priceless. It has unlocked a door that had been barred to me for years. After spending 25 years trying to get Push Not the River published, I thought Xlibris' print-on-demand format seemed right. I was able to get my book out there and prove the experts wrong. The reviews and word-of-mouth were spectacular and I sold over 2,200 books that first year. Suddenly I had agents and editors knocking on my door. What a twist that was!" explained author James Conroyd Martin.
"Xlibris gave me encouragement, provided unique distribution channels and regularly produced marketing products such as book cover posters, bookmarks, news releases, newsletters, suggestions and, in general, excitement. Everyone I spoke to at Xlibris was genuinely interested in my success and I always found a friendly and helpful ear at Xlibris. I was treated as a valued customer and a writer," commented "Storm Keeper" author J. Henry Warren.
Xlibris is a publishing services company based in Philadelphia, PA, and has been serving authors as one of the pioneers in the field of print-on-demand since 1997.