Beatrix Potter wrote and illustrated The Tale of Peter Rabbit, self-publishing it in 1901 after several publishers rejected her work. The rejections were frustrating to Potter, who knew exactly how her book should look and how much it should cost. A year later, one of the publishers that rejected her reconsidered and published Peter Rabbit with new colour illustrations.

Potter cleverly subverted society's vision of the meek Victorian 'authoress' by taking the initiative, self-publishing her book and stating her own terms to publishers. Her independent spirit evokes exactly what Xlibris looks for in the perfect indie author.

In honour of her birthday this month, Xlibris continues to offer you these special July book marketing deal: £400 worth of complimentary Internet Marketing Services for every £800 worth of marketing services you purchase.

So go ahead and treat yourself to a little something to help your book grow. You wrote your story. Now is the time to share it and Write Your Own Success. Call us at 0800 644 6988 or e-mail us at marketing.consultants@xlibrispublishing.co.uk.

Disclaimer: All offers are subject to change without prior notice and are valid until 29 July 2011.