With a traditional publisher and unfortunately most selfpublishers, that profit gets shared between the author and the publisher with the. Still, the author profits more than many other author solutions services probably closer to 60 70%. In february of 2016, mark levine, author of the fine print of self publishing. If youre a christian writer looking for a christian self publishing company, join the thousands of authors who have chosen xulon press. The xulon press bookstore provides an easy way to purchase this book using the link below, or.
Visit our royalty rates page to learn more about how your book royalties. Xulon is the largest selfpublisher of christian books. We post royalty transaction details monthly for our authors via their author center and process monthly royalty payments. In 2007 it claimed to be the largest publisher of christian books in north america, claiming more than 3,900 printondemand titles published by 2007. They have a big book distributor which gets 55 percent and they receive a big chunk also. Xulon press is the largest, most experienced christian owned and operated printondemand self publisher of christian books. This free christian publishing guide outlines how you can go from christian writer to published author. Just because someone calls themselves a christian publisher doesnt mean they are, nor live up to the standards of morality christ modeled. Xulon is also one of only three christian publishers who will showcase at bookexpo. My friend henriette nyirarukundu ngenga, the heroine of the book, just contacted me to tell me she has not received any royalty payments in over two years but has been traveling and speaking and sold thousands of books. The data in these reports are surveyed and audited regularly to ensure accuracy.
Publishing packages for authors xulon press, christian self. Publishing packages for authors xulon press, christian. Owned by salem media group, xulon press is the largest christian self publisher in the industry today. I have kept a positive attitude and trust they would be up front, honest and match their hype. Westbow press is a self publishing alliance of harpercollins christian publishing and authors solutions. Title eligibility any publisher, author, or other rights holder can select the 70% royalty option for their individual eligible titles. Cba publishers usually pay royalties based on the net price of the book, that is, the price at which the publisher sold the book to the bookstore.
Publishing packages designed by xulon press, the leading christian self publishing company. Immediate links to royalties, guidelines and book pricing hits you square in the eyes on the top menu of the main web page. I am sooo disappointed, disgusted, frustrated and regretful that i went with xulon press. Xulon press, a subsidiary of salem media group, is the worlds largest publisher of printondemand christian books. Setup fees divided by royalty amount per book number of copies needed to sell to break even on setup fees. This leaves you with a dime or quarter from every book. Royalty rates are percentages of book sales and they are entirely negotiable, though some publishers have standard royalty rates or standard royalty ranges that they try to stick to for the majority of their book deals. Compare over 50 self publishing companies book publishing with createspace, lulu, lightning source, iuniverse, outskirts, publish america, xlibris, xulon, etc. Changes are coming to your favorite book publisher. This firm was sold to the owners of xulon press salem authors press.
However, some of these publishers, like amazon kdpcreatespace, may limit where. Owned by salem media group, xulon press is the largest christian self publisher in. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading publish a book. Book sales transactions are typically reported to us 60 days after the sale date. I jumped through all the hoops to get my book published to meet the christmas sales deadline. If you feel god has given you a message to put in print, we hope you let fellow believers help you get it published. We utilize lightningfast printondemand digital technology to publish your book fast. Authors who make a deal with one of the big five book publishing houses or some of the larger independent publishing houses are generally paid a percentage royalty for each book sold and are given an advance against those royalties up front, before. List price x royalty rate for books sold through the publisher s website royalty amount per book. You can set the price of your paperback above the minimum threshold up to a maximum of 250. It is a 100% royalty to the author, but only after print costs and xulon s markup on books are taken into consideration. Christian book publishers xulon press christian publishing. Understanding your royalty rates a royalty is the money thats left for the author after a book is sold and any retailer and production costs have been subtracted from the retail price. Xulon press pronounced zoolon is a selfpublishing company owned by the christian publishing company salem media group.
Where mainstream publishers aim to sell enough copies of a book to cover. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The latest on xulon press part one redemption press. Xulon press was founded by author and publisher tom freiling in 1999, and the company is part of the large media and communications group, salem communications corporation, based in the usa. A publisher pays authors royalties in exchange for the rights to publish their work in book form. Bookexpo 2020 xulon press book marketing trade shows. View customer complaints of xulon press, bbb helps resolve disputes with the services or. Xulon press decided early on to publish books that uphold the gospel of jesus christ and none other. A vanity press, vanity publisher, or subsidy publisher is a publishing house in which authors pay to have their books published. Christian faith publishing explains how book distribution works and how royalties are earned for authors. Christian publishing xulon press christian selfpublisher.
Xulon press christian publishing is the largest publisher of christian books in. Xulon press has published more than 15,000 christian books since 2001. Xulon press christian publisher conspiracy for profit. In 2007 it claimed to be the largest publisher of christian books in north. Xulon press publicity package proved to be a lie for the four books i published with the selfacclaimed christian publisher. Christian publishing company xulon press makes book publishing affordable for christian writers. And, theyll also help you understand your royalties. Title by title, we are larger than any other christian book publisher, and the xulon press staff has more than 150 years experience in book publishing. Salem is a christian communications media group with commercial interests in radio, the internet, and magazine publishing, and not surprisingly, xulon press claims to be the leading christian publisher. Xulon press complaints better business bureau profile.
Your paperback royalties are calculated using this list price. I questioned xulon press again and was told that i could not prove any books. We do not currently offer realtime tracking of book sales or. If youre looking to publish a book, xulon is a great company. The amount of a book advance can range from a thousand dollars for a new author at a small publisher to a tens of millions of dollars for a. Kdp uses a minimum list price to ensure the royalties you earn are always enough to cover the cost to print your book. Xulon press 2180 w state road 434 ste 2140, longwood, fl. To select the 70% royalty option for new or existing eligible titles, follow the instructions on the enter pricing information help page. Every person i interacted with was like a junior high girl.
The amount of the advance against royalties is based on many factors. I published my book with xulon press two years ago but i have yet to receive any money. We are the original printondemand book publisher for aspiring christian authors. Christian publishing company xulon press makes book publishing affordable for christian writers and authors. They claim you keep the majority of your money which is a lie. Send your book to the show that 7,800 industryinsiders wait for all year long. Publishing packages designed by xulon press, the leading christian selfpublishing company. I questioned xulon press who stated it would take a while for income to be posted. To qualify for the 70% royalty option, books must meet these requirements. The actual book released june 7, 2016 and was still highly critical of xulon. Review book production guidelines, get royalty info, learn about marketing opportunities for your book. Xulon press pronounced zoolon is a self publishing company owned by the christian publishing company salem media group.
Xulon press is one of few publishers who pay 100% royalties on all book purchases. If you feel called to write a book, get your free guide today and respond to that call. Initial royalty payment was issued to the author in september, but the check was reported by. After several months, i never received any royalty payments. Instead, delivery costs for ebooks and printing costs for paperbacks are subtracted from your royalties. Books published through westbow press are offered author support, editorial, marketing, and bookselling services through publishing packages managed by author solutions. Fees are based on the least expensive package offering similar services. And, unlike traditional publishing houses, when you selfpublish a book there is no obligation on the part of an author to buy copies of their book.
Xulon press is the largest, most experienced christian owned and operated self publisher of christian books. Visit our royalty rates page to learn more about how your book royalties are calculated. Xulon press christian publishing is the largest publisher of christian books in north america. Book printing with xulon press, you keep 100% of the net profit.
Xulon press authors book production, royalties, marketing. The cost of self publishing on amazon unlike vanity presses, which make authors pay for publication, amazon wont charge you any money upfront to selfpublish your book. Most publishers pay the royalty based on the cover price or retail price of the book. Xulon press introduces the hidden truth by author gerard w. The ebook royalties are the highest ive ever seen, and the print. The minimum list price is calculated based on your books printing cost. For one low price, we can publish, distribute, and market your book for you. As such, royalties incurred from selfpublished books will be significantly higher than those from books released by mainstream publishers. We want to be your partner in self publishing and spreading the christian message through your book. What are you waiting for available marketing products.
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