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News for the self-published author from Outskirts Press, the fastest-growing full-service publishing provider.
2019-04-09 14:00
April is National Library Month, and National Library Week is April 7-13. Let’s face it, if there’s one place we go to find out information about books, it’s our public li… Read More
2019-04-03 14:00
Have you ever promoted your book at a local fair? What about at the library? At the movie theatre or a local restaurant? This is a season of promotions, book fairs, and festivals–maki… Read More
2019-04-02 14:00
With so many options out there, it can be hard to decide where to publish your manuscript. But Top Consumer Reviews just made it easier to identify who you can trust. For the third consecut… Read More
2019-04-01 14:00
Is that New Year’s Resolution to publish your book nipping at your neck? Start publishing with Outskirts Press today we’ll upgrade your publishing package for FREE! It’s th… Read More
2019-03-31 15:22
A well-planned book launch party can get your book marketing efforts started off on the right foot by attracting the media and capturing new readers. Whether you are planning on hosting a bo… Read More
2019-03-27 21:17
Technology has created a wide variety of ways to reach audiences all over the world. It takes is a little thinking outside the box and you can market a self-published book in creative, affor… Read More
2019-03-20 20:30
Technology has created a wide variety of ways to reach audiences all over the world. It takes is a little thinking outside the box and you can market a self-published book in creative, affor… Read More
2019-03-19 14:00
What’s even better than receiving a free Amazon Kindle eBook edition and Barnes & Noble NOOK eBook edition with your paperback publication? How about 5 additional paperback copies… Read More
2019-03-18 20:30
Ala Abed-Rabbo is self-publishing a book with Outskirts Press, and she wants your help deciding her upcoming book cover.
Book Summary:
Are you struggling with grim emotions and life’s… Read More
2019-03-14 15:15
Premiering on January 28, 2019, the television series I Am the Night, has recently finished its initial run on TNT in front of millions of people. The series was written by Sam Sheridan and… Read More
2019-03-13 14:00
Imagine your book getting exposure at massive events attended by hundreds of thousands of literary industry players from all over the world—without leaving the comfort of your home! W… Read More
2019-03-11 20:30
Technology has made it easier than ever to reach wider audiences no matter where they are in the world. All it takes is a little thinking outside the box and you can market a self-published… Read More
2019-03-06 15:45
Do you have more than one book in a series, perhaps featuring a central character (for example, James Bond), or a common genre (for example, historical fiction)?
If so, marketing your series… Read More
2019-03-05 21:30
Book fairs are a great way to promote your book, meet accomplished colleagues, and learn about the publishing industry. While each state in America (and actually almost each country nation-w… Read More
2019-03-04 21:30
If you could go anywhere in the world right now, where would you go? What if you could simply travel anywhere you wanted? Imagine the sights and sounds, the incredible locations and cuisine… Read More
2019-03-01 15:00
Human beings are visual creatures and your book cover is an important marketing tool. Make sure it has all the ingredients to turn shoppers into buyers. Purchase Ultimate or Full-Color Publ… Read More
2019-02-28 15:00
Each year, we at Outskirts Press are impressed — and overwhelmed — by your entries in our annual “Show Us Your Love” contest which celebrates Valentine’s Day a… Read More
2019-02-27 21:30
Technology has made it easier than ever to reach wider audiences no matter where they are in the world. All it takes is a little thinking outside the box and you can market a self-published… Read More
2019-02-26 16:45
At Outskirts Press, Inc., we take great pride in celebrating the success of our self-publishing authors with our Self-Publishing Author Spotlight. This week we highlight self-publishing auth… Read More
2019-02-21 21:30
Becky Kueker is self-publishing a book with Outskirts Press, and she wants your help deciding her upcoming book cover.
Book Summary:
Love, Life and Money: a hilarious journey of coming… Read More
2019-02-20 15:05
Whew! The holidays are over and seem like a distant memory … now what? Well, it’s a good time to knuckle-down and publish, especially if, like most New Year’s promises, y… Read More
2019-02-19 17:10
An author webpage is more than just a “pretty face” on mobile devices and desktop computers. It can also be a powerful sales and marketing tool; and you will increase your… Read More
2019-02-18 15:00
Authors have showered Outskirts Press with the warm-fuzzies in the manner of videos and pictures for weeks and now it’s time to pick our favorite. We simply can’t decide which o… Read More
2019-02-12 15:00
For many years now, the publishing world has been grappling with a singular dilemma: how to make use of the new platform and opportunities provided by the internet to build successful marke… Read More
2019-02-11 15:00
Whether you’ve published multiple books or are researching the possibilities, you have probably noticed just how many decisions there are to weigh in the creation of a successful book… Read More
2019-02-07 15:00
There is no question: Editing is important not just for small-scale boo-boos like grammatical gaffs and questionable spelling but also for large-scale issues such as continuity irregulariti… Read More
2019-02-06 15:00
With the exploding popularity of social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Pinterest, it’s easier than ever to connect with people all around the world. But… Read More
2019-02-05 21:30
Technology has made it easier than ever to reach wider audiences no matter where they are in the world. All it takes is a little thinking outside the box and you can market a self-published… Read More
2019-02-04 15:05
We are always excited to hear from our authors always but we are extra-excited to invite you to join us in sharing your publishing journey during our Annual “Show Us Your Love”… Read More
2019-02-01 15:00
Valentine’s Day is all about passion: finding it, feeding it, indulging it. It’s a time when writers are creating and readers are chasing flights of fancy. What passions will yo… Read More
2019-01-31 21:30
Technology has made it easier than ever to reach wider audiences no matter where they are in the world. All it takes is a little thinking outside the box and you can market a self-published… Read More
2019-01-30 21:30
Author E.J. Morris, also known to many as Doc Morris, knew what he wanted from the self-publishing experience … and he wanted outstanding customer service, a straightforward and easy… Read More
2019-01-29 21:30
Every month, Outskirts Press reviews book sales to identify the bestselling works! This impressive list showcases the wide range of genres and readership that our authors reach.
Los Chimayo… Read More
2019-01-28 15:00
The New Year is the perfect opportunity to check the resolution to publish off your list and start the year as a published author. So, we’re bringing back your chance to ring in 2019… Read More
2019-01-24 15:00
We are excited to hear from our authors at all times, of course, but we are extra-excited to invite you to join us in sharing those experiences during our Annual “Show Us Your Love&rd&helli…Read More
2019-01-23 21:30
Author John Dukes is changing lives. His son, John Jr., passed away in 2016 after living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In his latest book, Dadders, Can I Pet the Whales?, Dukes takes reader… Read More
2019-01-22 21:30
Habits, once formed, never go away. They are the outcome of old decisions, and they can be changed, but only through new decisions and choices. Habits aren’t necessarily bad; they make… Read More
2019-01-17 15:00
We’ve said it often, but it bears repeating: The easier it is for people to purchase your book, the more likely they will! In other words, give them as many options to buy as humanly… Read More
2019-01-16 21:30
Melody Monroe is self-publishing a book with Outskirts Press, and she wants your help deciding her upcoming book cover.
Book Summary:
Pete Cluckington is a young chicken, who just moved away… Read More
2019-01-15 15:00
Did you publish a book in 2018? Now’s the time to get a head start on those upcoming award submission deadlines for books published in this last calendar year, and the list of to-dos… Read More
2019-01-10 21:30
Structured and manageable goals are important to those of us who consider ourselves works in progress. Well, it’s that time of year when we all start thinking about those goals &mdash&helli…Read More
2019-01-09 21:30
R.C. White is self-publishing a book with Outskirts Press, and he wants your help deciding his upcoming book cover.
Book Summary:
Real or hoax? The Vatican reacts!
The sound was barely a whi… Read More
2019-01-08 21:30
Technology has created a wide variety of ways to reach audiences all over the world. It just takes is a little thinking outside the box and you can market a self-published book in creative… Read More
2019-01-07 19:01
Successful self-published authors know their odds of earning sales increase with every new format or buying method they offer to their readers. Paperbacks, hardcovers, ebooks and downloadab… Read More
2019-01-04 15:00
If you’re still mulling over plans to self-publish, let 2019 be the year you make it happen—on your own terms.
This January, there’s no need to settle for a deal that does… Read More
2019-01-03 15:00
Why do we put ourselves through this whole “New Year’s Resolutions” process each year? Is it because starting a new year somehow frees us up to do things we weren’t… Read More
2019-01-01 15:00
The New Year is the perfect opportunity to check the resolution to publish off your list and start the year as a published author. So, for a limited time, you can ring in 2019 with 19% OFF… Read More
2018-12-26 15:00
Whether we care to admit it or not, we are influenced by others in our purchase decisions. We ask friends for recommendations. We read product reviews. We think twice about buying something… Read More
2018-12-21 15:00
While you’re scouring the local mall and online shops for last-minute deals on Christmas gifts, don’t overlook a prime chance to treat yourself. It’s not selfish to snag s… Read More
2018-12-18 21:30
Technology has created a wide variety of ways to reach audiences all over the world. All you have to do is think outside the box and you can market a self-published book in creative, afforda… Read More
2018-12-17 15:00
Selling books is a tricky bit of business. The act of marketing is no longer relegated to just pitching your product face-to-face. These days, there’s the virtual marketplace to conte… Read More
2018-12-13 21:30
Marketing. It can cause more trepidation in writers than the looming task of writing itself. Thankfully, Outskirts Press can take some of the burden of marketing off your shoulders, so you c… Read More
2018-12-11 19:54
Throughout the holiday season, we feature our authors who have taken advantage of the 2018 Holiday Marketing Bundle and the benefits of the New York Times Holiday Book Review co-op ad! Co-o… Read More
2018-12-11 15:30
Throughout the holiday season, we feature our authors who have taken advantage of the 2018 Holiday Marketing Bundle and the benefits of the New York Times Holiday Book Review co-op ad! Co-o… Read More
2018-12-10 21:30
Throughout the holiday season, we feature our authors who have taken advantage of the 2018 Holiday Marketing Bundle and the benefits of the New York Times Holiday Book Review co-op ad! Co-o… Read More
2018-12-10 15:15
Throughout the holiday season, we feature our authors who have taken advantage of the 2018 Holiday Marketing Bundle and the benefits of the New York Times Holiday Book Review co-op ad! Co-o… Read More
2018-12-05 21:30
Outskirts Press made huge strides forward in 2018, adding well-thought-out publishing products to help authors get their books to print and up for sale online, and marketing options to launc… Read More
2018-12-03 15:00
There’s nothing like signing up for a challenge to force ourselves out of our comfort zones. Whether it’s a half marathon, fire-walking or a writing competition, big challenges… Read More
2018-11-30 17:15
The 12 Days of Christmas aren’t just about giving and receiving – at least they don’t have to be. The first half of December can also be a good stretch of time to check it… Read More
2018-11-29 21:30
Technology has made it easier than ever to reach audiences all over the world. It just takes is a little thinking outside the box and you can market a self-published book in creative, afford… Read More
2018-11-20 15:00
Have you harnessed the massive power of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest and other social media sites? If not, you should … pronto!
While these and other online social apps wer… Read More
2018-11-14 21:30
Technology has made it easier than ever to reach wider audiences no matter where they are in the world. All it takes is a little thinking outside the box and you can market a self-published… Read More
2018-11-13 21:30
Technology has made it easier than ever to reach wider audiences no matter where they are in the world. All it takes is a little thinking outside the box and you can market a self-published… Read More
2018-11-12 15:00
We all know how frenetic things get around the holidays. It starts with all the prepping for a massive Thanksgiving feast and only gets crazier from then on. By Christmas, you’re utte… Read More
2018-11-07 21:30
Jillie Jayroe is self-publishing a book with Outskirts Press, and she wants your help deciding her upcoming book cover.
Book Summary:
Who is Anna O’Reilly?
You probably think this book… Read More
2018-11-05 15:00
It’s the season of thanks, so we would like to take a moment to acknowledge a handful of our authors with a heartfelt thank you for all they accomplished in 2018. We publish over a tho… Read More
2018-11-01 14:00
Like it or not, Amazon has become one of the greatest shopping powerhouses in history — and authors are eager to harness that power to sell their books. Smart use of this high-profile… Read More
2018-10-31 14:00
Navigating self-publishing options can be frightening for a first-time author. Other publishers startle you with spine-tingling fees, invisible customer service and horrifyingly sparse publ… Read More
2018-10-30 20:30
Richard Lawless is self-publishing a book with Outskirts Press, and he wants your help deciding his upcoming book title.
Book Summary:
Capitol Hill’s Criminal Underground focuses… Read More
2018-10-24 14:10
Memoirs are a tricky thing to write, much less market, and their cousins the autobiography and the biography are equally so. When an author draws from real life and the history of a m… Read More
2018-10-22 14:10
If you’ve ever spent some quality time with a good biography, autobiography, or memoir, you’ll know that this is a genre which has a lot to offer both to the authors who a… Read More
2018-10-18 20:30
Have you been feeling a little … spookier than usual lately? It may just be that time of year to pull up a chair, munch a pumpkin spice scone, and crack open the cover of a brand-new… Read More
2018-10-17 20:30
At Outskirts Press, Inc., we take great pride in celebrating the work of our successful self-publishing authors, and we do so each week through our Self-Publishing Author Spot… Read More
2018-10-11 14:30
Ghostwriter. WooOOOOooooOOO …!!!
It’s a mysterious-sounding job title, is it not? One almost imagines a shadowy, cloaked figure huddled in a dimly lit room, tapping away on a w… Read More
2018-10-10 14:00
When you self-publish with Outskirts Press, you get so much more than the bare minimum. That’s because we want more for you than to get you published — we want you thrive!
Nothi… Read More
2018-10-09 20:30
Technology has made it easier than ever to reach wider audiences no matter where they are in the world. All it takes is a little thinking outside the box and you can market a self-published… Read More
2018-10-08 14:00
Everyone wants to know the secret to successful holiday selling. Is it an energetic social media blitz? High-impact advertising? Book-signing events during peak shopping hours?
All of these… Read More
2018-10-04 15:30
Technology has made it easier than ever to reach wider audiences no matter where they are in the world. All it takes is a little thinking outside the box and you can market a self-published… Read More
2018-10-03 15:00
As a self-publishing author, you work hard to produce a manuscript that’s compelling, engaging, polished and professional. That hard work doesn’t end when the final flourish hit… Read More
2018-09-27 20:30
Calvin D. Trowbridge, Jr. is self-publishing a book with Outskirts Press, and he wants your help in deciding his upcoming book cover.
Book Summary:
The indigenous North Americans above Mexic… Read More
2018-09-25 16:05
Technology has made it easier than ever to reach wider audiences no matter where they are in the world. All it takes is a little thinking outside the box and you can market a self-published… Read More
2018-09-24 14:00
Still mulling over when to publish your book? Fall is the perfect time to turn over a new leaf and get it done. The weather is cool and comfortable — perfect for a marathon writing se… Read More
2018-09-18 20:30
Richard Siciliano is self-publishing a book with Outskirts Press, and he wants your help deciding his upcoming book cover.
Book Summary:
Love and redemption intervened by violence and death… Read More
2018-09-17 14:30
Our three authors have already won in their categories at the EVVY Awards, but only one can claim our highest honor: Outskirts Press Best Book of the Year!
Selecting a favorite book is no s… Read More
2018-09-13 14:00
Last week, we were proud to announce to you the three finalists for this year’s Outskirts Press Best Book of the Year awards. Since then, the finalists have been showing us their impr… Read More
2018-09-12 14:20
There are so many tools and channels modern self-publishing authors can use to promote a new book that the process can be overwhelming. In fact, many authors say book marketing is even more… Read More
2018-09-11 20:30
J. Lesley Graham is self-publishing a book with Outskirts Press, and he wants your help deciding on a book cover.
Book Summary: Rogue Warrior
From a Doctor to a Star Warrior Cadet to Ro… Read More
2018-09-10 14:00
Just days ago, we announced the three finalists in this year’s Outskirts Press Best Book of the Year awards. All three finalists were 1st place winners of a 2018 CIPA EVVY Award; thos… Read More
2018-09-07 15:30
Congratulations to our three finalists for the Outskirts Press 2018 Best Book of the Year award: Two Towers by T.D. Arkenberg, Genetics Isn’t Everything by Katherine S. Egan and Wasp… Read More
2018-09-06 15:30
Congratulations to our three finalists for the Outskirts Press 2018 Best Book of the Year award: Two Towers by T.D. Arkenberg, Genetics Isn’t Everything by Katherine S. Egan and Wasp… Read More
2018-09-05 15:30
Congratulations to our three finalists for the Outskirts Press 2018 Best Book of the Year award: Two Towers by T.D. Arkenberg, Genetics Isn’t Everything by Katherine S. Egan and Wasp… Read More
2018-09-04 18:00
And the Winner of Best Book of the Year is… determined by YOU!
Congratulations to our three finalists for the Outskirts Press 2018 Best Book of the Year award: Two Towers by T.D. Ark… Read More
2018-09-03 14:00
E-readers such as Kindle, iPad and NOOK have provided bookworms with unlimited access to scores of books — anywhere and everywhere. That’s good news for self-publishing authors… Read More
2018-08-28 15:30
Technology has made it easier than ever to reach wider audiences no matter where they are in the world. All it takes is a little thinking outside the box and you can market a self-published… Read More
2018-08-27 15:30
You’ve slaved over your manuscript for months and finally you see a light at the end of the tunnel. It won’t be long before it’s off to the presses … right?
Wait! H… Read More
2018-08-23 16:15
Technology has made it easier than ever to reach wider audiences no matter where they are in the world. All it takes is a little thinking outside the box and you can market a self-published… Read More
2018-08-22 15:00
International book fairs bring books, authors, readers and publishing professionals together under one roof and offer fabulous opportunities for authors to promote to a huge, relevant audie… Read More
2018-08-21 15:30
Technology has made it easier than ever to reach wider audiences no matter where they are in the world. All it takes is a little thinking outside the box and you can market a self-published… Read More
2018-08-20 16:00
For many of us, the red-and-green bling and piped-in Christmas music at the local big box store — usually before the kids’ Halloween candy is even inspected — is the first… Read More
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