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 May 9, 2008

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Xlibris offers a variety of additional services to round out and complement your publishing experience. Some of these options are included in the publishing packages, so be sure to review the details of your service level carefully.

Bookstore Returnability
Leather Bound Editions
Hardback Availability
Data Entry Service
Corrections Bundle
Individual Images
Individual Tables
Paper Galley and Cover Proofs
Citations (Endnotes and Footnotes)
Index Service
U.S. Copyright Office Registration
Library of Congress Number

Expedited Service
CD-ROM Archive
Channel Renewal
Set Your Own Price

Bookstore Returnability - $699 for 12 months
The inability to accept book returns has been a major stumbling block in the self-publishing arena from the beginning, but Xlibris’ new Bookstore Returnability program has leveled the playing field by making books returnable through Ingram. When you choose to enroll in this program, you make your work more attractive to booksellers everywhere and increase the market availability of your book.

Leather Bound Editions
These exclusive library editions of your book are available in three classic formats and two styles. All are exquisitely hand-crafted, custom-made and precisely stitched and bound to last a lifetime. Click here for the details.

The Consul - $100
The Diplomat - $500
The Ambassador - $1,000

Hardback Availability: $249
Xlibris produces library-quality hardback volumes. Each hardback is perfectly bound and comes with a glossy dust jacket, printed on the highest-quality paper stock and laminated for durability and shelf life. The title and author's name are embossed onto the hardback's spine in a classic typeface and burnished in gold for a elegant, professional presentation.

Data Entry Service: $2.50/page
I If you don't have a word processing file for your manuscript, we can create one for you. We'll keyboard your manuscript, using whatever you have. Click here for the details.

Corrections Service: $25.00 (base fee) plus $2 per correction
If you require additional Author Alterations during the production process, you may purchase the Corrections service. An Author Alteration is defined as a change to your text while your book is still in production. Please note, a Corrections service fee of $25 will be charged every time you submit a set of corrections for either the interior or cover.

Individual Images: $10 per image
If you need to add graphics to your book, there is a fee of $10.00 per additional interior image. For complete details about graphics, please see Images and Your Submission.

Individual Tables: $20.00 per table
Each service level has a number of allocated tables and graphics. If the number of tables you would like to include in your book exceeds the allotted number for your service level you can purchase additional tables for $20 each. For complete details about tables, please see Tables and Your Submission.

Paper Galley and Cover Proof: $60.00
This service exists for those authors interested in reviewing their galley and cover proof on paper as opposed to electronically.

Citations (Chapter Endnotes and Footnotes)

Chapter Endnotes – Base fee of $75
for more than 50 citations
Footnotes – Base fee of $100 for more than 50 citations, plus 50¢ per footnote

Index Service: $100.00
For authors who would like to add an index to their work Xlibris supports this feature by two methods. Please see Indexes and Your Submission for details.

U.S. Copyright Office Registration: $249.00
To ensure the complete protection of your book under U.S. Copyright law, Xlibris provides this service which registers your book with the United States Copyright Office. Once registered, your book's copyright is protected for your lifetime plus 50 years. Xlibris will submit the required copies of your book and all paperwork necessary to guarantee your book's complete protection under the law.

Library of Congress Number: $99.00
A Library of Congress catalog card number is a unique identification number that the Library of Congress assigns to the catalog record created for each book in its collection. Libraries use the Library of Congress catalog number to locate and acquire new titles. Xlibris will submit a copy of your book to the Library of Congress for their permanent collection, and arrange for a catalog card number to be assigned to your book.

Expedited Service: $349.00
The average publication takes three to four months from submission to completed publication. If you need a book quickly, we can help! The Expedited service can ensure copies of your book on your doorstep within two months from your complete submission. Please contact a Publishing Consultant to discuss your project and timeframe needs.

CD-ROM Archive: $99.00
Xlibris will burn onto a CD-ROM a copy of the text of your book in .RTF format. This text is taken directly from your book and will include all modifications you have made during the process. In addition, an Adobe Acrobat PDF version of your cover will be provided. This archive is then sent to you via UPS Ground delivery service.

Channel Renewal: $69.00
Your books will be available through Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Borders, and every other retailer in our distribution network for an additional year.

Set Your Own Price: $249.00
Xlibris’ SYOP (Set Your Own Price) Service allows you to supersede Xlibris’ suggested retail price and set your own price by increasing or decreasing your royalties by one dollar.

Take a tour through the Xlibris Book Calculator to see the possible price range for your book in trade and hardback based on page count.

 

 
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