Today is Social Media Day. How very apropos that we're celebrating the occasion with a blog post! Today, Outskirts Press offers up our Top 6 social media selections, ranging from musings from a celebrated blogger to advice on taking the job hunt online: All these books, and other Outskirts Press titles, are available from all … Continue reading Happy Social Media Day! Top 6 Self-Published Books on Social Media
Month: June 2012
Here's this week's Featured Book-of-the-Week available now on Amazon.com! Historia Regum Obscurum by Julian LeSouffrir Price: $20.95 Myth and love hide in the shadows of reality...along with the worst of all its predators... Please note that product prices and availability are subject to change. Prices and availability were accurate at the time of this posting; however, they … Continue reading Amazon Featured Book-of-the-Week: Historia Regum Obscurum by Julian LeSouffrir
Self-publishing authors can now choose from a variety of illustration styles to include in their books. These illustrations can add life to the story and personify characters in the book. Authors can also elect to use these drawings on their book cover. Here are a few examples of the most recent styles: Once the illustrations … Continue reading New Illustration Styles for Self-Publishing Authors
Creative types continue to think outside the box in their work, and they're applying that inherent craftiness to the art of task their vision into paper and ink. That's precisely why self-publishing has exploded in recent years--and why independent publishing is actually old news to some. CBS Miami reports that, as of late 2010 more … Continue reading Comics, Graphic Novels Thrive in Free Self-Publishing Environment
Outskirts Press, the fastest-growing full-service self-publishing and book marketing company, today announced its top ten best-selling titles for May 2012 according to combined data from Ingram Book Wholesalers and Outskirts Press Direct via http://outskirtspress.com/bookstore. These authors have likely created a solid book promotion strategy and put it into motion either by themselves or with the … Continue reading Top 10 Best-Selling Books in Self-Publishing for May 2012
James Riedy is self-publishing a book with Outskirts Press. And he wants your help with the book cover. Begin a Lifetime of Exploration, Admiration, and Devotion… Arguably the most functional device in the male human — symbols of manliness, objects of ribald humor and obscenities, dispensers of sensual pleasure, therapeutic devices, producers of testosterone and “bad ass … Continue reading Author Poll: Writer James Riedy wants your help with his book cover
Every writer, at one time or another, has found herself staring at a blank computer or notepad with nary an idea in mind. Perhaps you're up against a deadline, but your creative juices don't flow on anyone else's schedule. Is this, of all days, the day your talent finally eludes you for good? Writer's block … Continue reading Overcome Writer’s Block: Tip 2: Build on What You Have
Self-publishing a book is no small endeavor, but the quality of these publications is improving every day. Because we understand the dedication that is required to write a quality book, we like to feature top Outskirts Press authors each week so that you can get to know a little bit more about them and their … Continue reading Self-Publishing Book Spotlight: When Brooklyn Was Heaven by Stan Levenson
Notifying Susan Mercer of her Best Book of the Year award gave us an opportunity to discuss her award-winning book, Pathway to Math Proficiency, her marketing tactics, and her future plans: Susan: It has been an honor to win this recognition and I appreciate all you and your company have done! As you probably know this is … Continue reading Susan Mercer speaks on her Best Book of the Year award
Here's this week's Featured Book-of-the-Week available now on Amazon.com! A liberal is someone who... A conservative is someone who ... by E. William Gravlin (4 Stars - 5 Customer Reviews) Price: $14.95 Take a humorous look at politics... Please note that product prices and availability are subject to change. Prices and availability were accurate at the … Continue reading Amazon Featured Book-of-the-Week: A liberal is someone who… A conservative is someone who … by E. William Gravlin