Getting the Jump on Publishing—Her Way

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, we present you with this special mid-July publishing deal: an extra 5% markdown when you purchase a Publishing Package by July 25.

Don’t forget that our July offers are still ongoing, so if you miss the Monday deadline, you still have until July 29 to get your publishing essentials in one go for less. You can also take advantage of a half-off on Copyediting Services and a special 30% cutback on Kirkus Indie Bundles.