2019-12-10 21:30
Throughout the holiday season, we feature our authors who have taken advantage of the 2019 Holiday Marketing Bundle and the benefits of the New York Times Holiday Book Review co-op ad! Co-o… Read More
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2019-12-09 21:30
Throughout the holiday season, we feature our authors who have taken advantage of the 2019 Holiday Marketing Bundle and the benefits of the New York Times Holiday Book Review co-op ad! Co-o… Read More
2019-12-06 21:30
Throughout the holiday season, we feature our authors who have taken advantage of the 2019 Holiday Marketing Bundle and the benefits of the New York Times Holiday Book Review co-op ad! Co-o… Read More
2019-12-05 15:00
If you’re not yet published, this may be the perfect time to take the leap. Outskirts Press is offering the popular Amazon Launch Bundle marketing service FREE (a $249 value!) w… Read More
2019-12-05 15:00
If you’re not yet published, this may be the perfect time to take the leap. Outskirts Press is offering the popular Amazon Launch Bundle marketing service FREE (a $249 value!) w… Read More
2019-12-03 15:00
Receive free Copyright Registration and Free Copyediting (for the first 15,000 words) with the purchase of the Ultimate or Full-Color publishing package from Outskirts Press!
Copyright Regi… Read More
2019-12-02 15:00
What’s better than publishing your book with the A+ rated and #1-rated self-publishing company according to the Better Business Bureau and Top Consumer Reviews, respectively? Receivin… Read More
2019-11-30 15:00
Is the idea of publishing your book stressing you out during the holiday season? Are you interested in spending more time with family and friends? Outskirts Press can help with this massive… Read More
2019-11-29 15:00
What are the two most important elements to a high-quality, successful self-published book? Many readers would say professional copyediting and a professional custom cover. And when you sta… Read More
2019-11-25 18:11
As Thanksgiving draws near, it’s time to take stock of everything there is to be thankful for. Family, friends, love, laughter … and being a published author (or the opportunit… Read More
2019-11-20 21:30
Gloria Swift is self-publishing a book with Outskirts Press, and she wants your help deciding her upcoming book cover.
Book Summary:
Building for Retirement in Belize – How a Primary S… Read More
2019-11-19 18:30
We talk a lot about book publishing on this blog. We cover promotions, discounts, new publishing options. Sometimes marketing takes a backseat because, let’s face it, every book and ev… Read More
2019-11-12 18:30
As they say on a popular HBO series, winter is coming. In fact, winter has come! So, is anyone else interested in taking a cruise to the Virgin Islands? If so, you may be lucky enough to run… Read More
2019-11-11 19:20
There is no doubt that self-publishing your book with a self-publishing company that charges fees in exchange for quality, service, and customization will result in a better book, statistica… Read More
2019-11-07 21:30
W.F. James is self-publishing a book with Outskirts Press, and he wants your help deciding his upcoming book cover.
Book Summary:
Christmas Eve on the Christmas Unit
HELPING THE HEALING POWE… Read More
2019-11-05 21:30
As more and more books are purchased online, the “experience” of flipping through the pages prior to buying has become a thing of the past. But there’s just no substitute… Read More
2019-11-04 21:30
50,000 words.
Just let that sink in for a moment:50,000 words!
(That’s a lot of words.)
November is here, and for some of you, that means National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) has… Read More
2019-11-01 14:00
Having extra paperback copies of your book on hand lets you nimbly respond to promotion opportunities and make plenty of unanticipated sales. Right now when you order the Ultimate Black &am&helli…Read More
2019-10-31 14:00
We realize navigating all your self-publishing options can be frightening for first-time (or even previously-published) authors. Other publishers startle you with spine-tingling fees, frigh… Read More
2019-10-28 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
2019-10-24 16:57
Congratulations to George Yuhasz for his extraordinary wins at the Independent Author Book of the Year Awards, where his Outskirts Press book Imagine That was a finalist in the Children&rsqu&hell…Read More
2019-10-23 17:17
Nowadays there is so much activity in the non-traditional publishing space that authors sometimes become confused by all the seemingly random terms being thrown around by various companies… Read More
2019-10-21 14:30
Outskirts Press wants to help you reach your reading audiences — all of them. When you purchase the Ultimate Black and White or Full-Color publishing package now, we’ll give you… Read More
2019-10-17 20:30
Outskirts Press regularly compiles book sales to identify our bestselling works, and these 10 delightful books together sold more than 5,850 copies across variety of genres. From romance to… Read More
2019-10-15 18:03
At Outskirts Press we take great pride in celebrating the work of our successful self-publishing authors, and we do so in many ways, including through our Self-Publishing Author Spotlight bl… Read More
2019-10-10 14:00
Imagine your book advertised in the pages of the New York Times for pennies on the dollar just in time for Christmas! But hurry, there are only a few spaces left, so reserve your spot right… Read More
2019-10-09 20:30
Nick Weber is self-publishing a book with Outskirts Press, and he wants your help deciding his upcoming book cover.
Book Summary:
Recess Time: When Mind Gets to Play with Memory and Imaginat… Read More
2019-10-02 20:30
Hugo Marinucci is self-publishing a book with Outskirts Press, and he wants your help deciding his upcoming book cover.
Book Summary:
Iris Maloney is the new no-nonsense nurse manager of the… Read More
2019-10-01 14:00
Craving a custom cover for your masterpiece? Got your eye on a Book Video Trailer? Is your heart set on copyediting? For a limited time, we’re giving you a $300 credit when you publis… Read More
2019-09-26 20:30
Roger Wilco is self-publishing a book with Outskirts Press, and he wants your help deciding his upcoming book cover.
Book Summary:
One woman’s fight to save her children…
and co… Read More
2019-09-25 20:30
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!
Nothin… Read More
2019-09-24 20:30
Robert Collins is self-publishing a book with Outskirts Press, and he wants your help deciding his upcoming book cover.
Book Summary:
“Business Culture eats Strategy for Breakfast&rdqu&hell…Read More
2019-09-23 18:06
Can a custom cover make your self-published book an award-winning book? The answer is a resounding “Yes!” Just ask Becky Kueker, who’s book, A Classic in Clown Shoes, was d… Read More
2019-09-19 17:53
Nearly all self-publishing companies offer writers an “incentive” to join their newsletter or mailing list. In most cases, this is the company’s own “Publishing Guide… Read More
2019-09-18 17:19
We’re 50 days from the start of the holiday season, so there is no better time than right now to stock up on copies of your own books before the printers and shipping companies become… Read More
2019-09-17 17:45
Thousands upon thousands of publishing professionals, writers, and readers descended upon the Javits Center in New York City for the annual Book Expo of America on May 30 thru June 1, 2019… Read More
2019-09-16 14:00
Publish your book today with the Ultimate Black & White or Full-Color package and you will receive a free Amazon Kindle eBook Edition of your book (a $249 value) PLUS twice as many free… Read More
2019-09-16 01:46
The votes are in and for the third time in nine years the winner of the 2019 Outskirts Press Best Book of the Year is Andrew Ceroni, author of the CIA thriller, The Red Shore!
The three fina… Read More
2019-09-12 20:30
Last week, we were proud to announce to you the three finalists for this year’s Outskirts Press Best Book of the Year award. Since then, the finalists have been showing us their impre… Read More
2019-09-11 20:30
When authors decide on the best self-publishing company for their masterpiece, one critical area is sometimes overlooked: author royalties. It can be a confusing topic because many publisher… Read More
2019-09-09 16:35
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 2019 CIPA EVVY Award; thos… Read More
2019-09-06 20:30
Congratulations to our three finalists for the Outskirts Press 2019 Best Book of the Year award: The Red Shore by Andrew Ceroni, Dance Because You Can by Amy Jordan and To Paint a Murder by… Read More
2019-09-05 20:30
Congratulations to our three finalists for the Outskirts Press 2019 Best Book of the Year award: The Red Shore by Andrew Ceroni, Dance Because You Can by Amy Jordan and To Paint a Murder by… Read More
2019-09-04 20:30
Congratulations to our three finalists for the Outskirts Press 2019 Best Book of the Year award: The Red Shore by Andrew Ceroni, Dance Because You Can by Amy Jordan and To Paint a Murder by… Read More
2019-09-03 20:30
And the Winner of Best Book of the Year is… determined by YOU!
Congratulations to our three finalists for the Outskirts Press 2019 Best Book of the Year award: The Red Shore by Andre… Read More
2019-09-02 14:00
How do bestselling self-published authors sell so many books? Sure, they often use high-quality publishers like Outskirts Press, so their books look great on the inside and out, but most be… Read More
2019-08-31 20:04
One of the best ways to promote an audiobook is, not surprisingly, via audio (sound). Fortunately, when you publish your audiobook with Outskirts Press, a 5-minute retail sample is created f… Read More
2019-08-30 16:57
At Outskirts Press, Inc., we take great pride in celebrating the work of our successful self-publishing authors, and we do so in many way, including through our Self-Publishin… Read More
2019-08-29 18:30
Kim Black is self-publishing a book with Outskirts Press, and she wants your help deciding her upcoming book cover.
Book Summary:
The hilarious, real-life antidote to holier-than-thou parent… Read More
2019-08-26 19:09
Many writers enter the self-publishing industry with an expectation about what their published book’s retail price will be once it reaches bookshelves. This expectation is based upon t… Read More
2019-08-20 19:50
At Outskirts Press, we are constantly working to improve the experience for our author-clients, whether it is with new services (like the recently launched AudioBook service), or new publish… Read More
2019-08-19 14:00
Make a good buy — get a great upgrade! For a limited time, Outskirts Press will bump you up to a better self-publishing bundle when you publish today.
Here’s how it works: Purch… Read More
2019-08-12 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
2019-08-05 20:30
Each month, Outskirts Press analyzes its overall book sales in order to identify and celebrate those works which have really connected with readers. In recent weeks, the ten books listed bel… Read More
2019-08-02 14:05
Marketing a book successfully is a multifaceted and challenging specialty. Perhaps you’re unsure of whether to advertise or reach out via social media, uncertain whom to contact for n… Read More
2019-08-01 14:00
What are the two most important elements to a high-quality, successful self-published book? Many readers would say professional copyediting and a professional custom cover. And when you sta… Read More
2019-07-31 16:00
Outskirts Press self-publishing authors continually impress the judges at the annual CIPA EVVY Awards and this year is no different. In fact, our authors garnered 23 spots as finalists for t… Read More
2019-07-29 14:00
In case you missed it earlier this month, we brought back one of our most lucrative promotions: 20% Off Ultimate Black & White or Full-Color publishing from Outskirts Press! That’… Read More
2019-07-23 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
2019-07-22 17:24
Congratulations to Katie Patterson and Debra Parker Oliver, two more self-publishing authors who have just won Next Generation Indie Book Awards for their Outskirts Press publications.
Ever… Read More
2019-07-16 14:00
It’s hard to believe there are less than five full months left in the year. But for authors trying to sell books, the good news is that those months include the holidays, when die-har… Read More
2019-07-10 14:56
Self-publishing with Outskirts Press just got even better. Now when you publish with any of our best, most popular full-service a la carte or One-Click publishing packages, an Amazon K… Read More
2019-07-09 20:30
There’s good reason Outskirts Press has been rated the No. 1 self-publishing company by Top Consumer Reviews three years in a row (2016-2018) … many good reasons, in fact.
It s… Read More
2019-07-08 14:00
Having paperback copies of your book on hand lets you nimbly respond to promotion opportunities and make plenty of unanticipated sales. When you purchase the Ultimate Black & White or F… Read More
2019-07-03 19:30
Everyone knows that in order to successfully market and sell a self-published book nowadays, you have to leverage Amazon. But there are so many different ways to utilize all that Amazon has… Read More
2019-07-02 14:00
Order your Amazon Launch Bundle today to receive a discounted price on Outskirts Press’ three best Amazon-focused services: 1. Amazon Author Page, 2. Amazon Search Inside the Book and… Read More
2019-07-01 14:50
Maybe you’ve been saving to start publishing — but why wait? Save up to $360 instantly with 20% Off Ultimate Black & White or Full-Color publishing from Outskirts Press!
Now… Read More
2019-06-26 16:00
Believe it or not, if you’re a self-publishing author (or want to be) now is the time to start publishing your book if you want to be ready to reap the rewards of holiday book sales (… Read More
2019-06-24 14:00
One reason Outskirts Press is the #1-rated self-publishing company is because we work tirelessly after your book is published to provide you with the best marketing tools, resources, and se… Read More
2019-06-21 14:00
Help Outskirts Press celebrate 17 amazing years of publishing high-quality, award-winning books for thousands of authors around the world with a one-day flash sale, today only.
Simply order… Read More
2019-06-20 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
2019-06-18 19:43
Cordell W. Mitchell, along with his frequent co-author Odena Mitchell, have published 27 books with Outskirts Press since 2013. For those of us looking for a little inspiration, that’s… Read More
2019-06-17 14:00
Yes, by “holidays” we mean those holidays. Thanksgiving, Christmas … the winter giving. It may seem like overkill to have end-of-year marketing on your radar at this poin… Read More
2019-06-11 14:00
What are you going to spend your $150 of free publishing upgrades on? Whoops! Make that $300! Our new Double Promotion bonus doubles your money for twice as much add-on value. Got your eye… Read More
2019-06-10 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
2019-06-05 14:00
Outskirts Press wants to help you hit the ground running in your marketing efforts. Order our popular Book Launch Bundle today and receive an instant 10% discount ($100 value) off the alrea… Read More
2019-06-04 14:00
Success in self-publishing requires a powerful, carefully-crafted platform — and at Outskirts Press, we recognize the value in knowing all of your options before getting started. This… Read More
2019-06-03 14:00
Outskirts Press is making it easier—and more affordable– to realize your publishing dreams. Save up to $270 instantly with 15% Off Ultimate Black & White or Full-Color publi… Read More
2019-05-28 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
2019-05-22 20:30
It’s no secret that writing a book is a massive undertaking … until you learn what goes into successful selling! Successfully selling your book is a labor of love for the long h… Read More
2019-05-20 19:40
It wasn’t too long ago we shared the news that Outskirts Press author Stephen S. Janes had a movie in the works based upon his book, The Prayer Wheel Odyssey; that Skip Stover had a mo… Read More
2019-05-16 14:30
Readers are a discerning bunch. They take cues on mood, tone and content from a book cover alone, gauge the appropriateness by the cover text, and measure the value of the contents in the s… Read More
2019-05-13 14:00
A book marketing calendar is a priceless document in the self-publishing realm. It contains valuable guideposts to steer your marketing and, ideally, includes ambitious but attainable bench… Read More
2019-05-09 14:15
As a self-publishing author, you’re always looking for ways to get your book in front of new readers, and you’re probably looking for ways to stretch your marketing budget too. A… Read More
2019-05-08 14:00
Regardless of the content of your book, a thoughtful, beautifully crafted cover will play an integral role in the success of your book. Many a self-published author (and many traditio… Read More
2019-05-07 14:00
When summer breezes in, authors will need to be ready with copies of their book for signing events, giveaways and, of course, those unpredictable opportunities to sell in person. An even 10… Read More
2019-05-06 14:00
In today’s market, it can be tough to know where to focus your efforts in order to effectively market your book. Don’t worry. We’re here to help!
This month, Outskirts Pre… Read More
2019-05-02 15:51
Congratulations to Dr. Paul J. Arciero, who reached #1 on Amazon in Physiology in April with his latest book, The Protein Packing Diet, published by Outskirts Press.
Dr. Paul J. Arciero hold… Read More
2019-05-01 14:00
Human beings are visual creatures — so make sure your book has all the ingredients to turn casual shoppers into buyers. Purchase the Ultimate Black & White or Full-Color publishin… Read More
2019-04-30 20:04
Not too long ago, we shared the exciting news of Outskirts Press author Skip Stover and how his book was being turned into a movie. And shortly thereafter we announced the TNT Mini-series st… Read More
2019-04-29 20:30
This year, Outskirts Press has an impressive 79 EVVY Award nominees to thank for their dedication and high-quality work as self-published authors. The EVVYs are an acclaimed annual book awar… Read More
2019-04-25 15:05
Independent Bookstore Day takes place this Saturday, April 27, and is a nation-wide event celebrated by independent bookstore owners, its patrons, and readers & writers of all ages! &hell…Read More
2019-04-23 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
2019-04-22 20:30
Book awards give readers an important clue about the quality of a self-published book, and this year’s award season says a lot about Outskirts Press and its authors. We’re thrill… Read More
2019-04-18 15:41
At Outskirts Press, Inc., we take great pride in celebrating the success (and awards) of our self-publishing authors with our Self-Publishing Author Spotlight. This week we hi… Read More
2019-04-16 14:00
Publish your book with the Ultimate Black/White or Full-Color package today and we will give you 2-times as many authors copies PLUS publish & distribute your free Amazon Kindle and Bar… Read More
2019-04-15 14:00
What’s better than publishing your book with the #1-rated self-publishing company? Saving over $200, that’s what! If you start publishing today with Outskirts Press, you can ins… Read More
2019-04-11 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
2019-04-09 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
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