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Co-op Advertising for Self-Publishing Authors in ForeWord Reviews

06 Feb

ForeWord Reviews is delivered to librarians, booksellers, agents, and other industry professionals. Additionally, ForeWord is sent directly to small press buyers at the chains (Barnes&Noble, Borders, Chapters, Books-A-Million, etc). ABA’s Booksense also requests 500 copies of each issue for delivery direct to their members. ForeWord also is placed in the hands of agents and editors at larger houses, who may be looking for leads to bring into their fold from the small press sector. All told, the ForeWord circulation is approx 85% librarians, 12% bookstores, and 3% publishing professionals.

Now you can reach this influential readership
with a Co-Op advertisement.

Outskirts Press handles all the details for authors.

Co-Op Advertising allows you to secure premium, full-color exposure for your book in a high-quality trade publication for a minimal amount of money. Your book will occupy a 2″ x 2″ space along with other Outskirts Press titles within a full-color ad. Your ad space will include a full color cover image, an abbreviated synopsis, the ISBN, and retail price of the book. All books will include retail and wholesale ordering information.

Here’s the full-color author co-op ad appearing in the March/April/May issue of the ForeWord Reviews:




HOW TO ORDER:

Our ForeWord Co-op Ad option is now available for ALL authors – regardless of where they published their books. Shared advertising costs can help you reach your book promotion goals quickly and without all the high costs that independent/self-publishing authors normally pay.
 
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Posted by on February 6, 2012 in Marketing Options

 

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How would you use $300 of free “Mad Money” to improve your book?

01 Feb
  • Custom cover design?
  • Copyediting?
  • Custom interior formatting?
  • Amazon Kindle or Barnes & Noble Nook edition?

Whatever production & marketing options you choose, the first $300 worth are FREE if you start publishing right now! Just order your ultimate Diamond or full-color Pearl publishing package and enter the following promotion code during secure shopping cart check-out:

Promo code: MadMoneyFeb12

You can apply your $300 of “Mad Money” toward any optional production or marketing option we offer during the pre-production process. And with many of our optional services beginning at just $99, you can get quite a few!

And when you combine this promotion with the $400 of FREE upgrades already included with the Diamond package (standard press release distribution, Spring Arbor Christian distribution, streaming audio excerpt on your author webpage, cover photo from our image library) you’re looking at $700 worth of stuff!

February is the month to fulfill your New Year’s Resolutions AND to save money at the same time. Hurry! This promotion won’t last forever. Start publishing today.

Click to order the Diamond Package
Click to order the Pearl Package
 
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Posted by on February 1, 2012 in Promotions

 

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Facebook Fandemonium Volume 2 is Coming!

09 Jan

It’s that time of year again–when your New Year’s Resolutions predict 2012 will be the year you get published.

Outskirts Press can help!  Many of our published authors already know how satisfying it can be to publish with Outskirts Press, but many of our Facebook friends don’t–yet!  If you’re new to Outskirts Press, you can discover just how easy & fun it can be to publish by getting published for free in our next Facebook anthology.

Because our first Facebook anthology, Fandemonium, was so successful, we’ve decided to publish another! That’s right — Fandemonium Volume 2 is coming and you are invited to be a part of it!

Have you written a poem or short story that you would like to enter for a chance to be published for free in this new anthology featuring our talented Facebook friends?  

Here’s how you can submit your work for consideration:

  1. Become an Outskirts Press Facebook friend by “liking” us on Facebook.
  2. Tell your writing friends to “like” us, too — so they can vote on your submission and enter their own.
  3. Beginning right now thru January 15, post your submission on your wall and share it so it posts on our wall, or comment directly to this posting or to our wall with your own submission and then share it.
  4. Read other submissions and “Like” and “Share” the ones you are fond of.

Submissions with the highest number of votes will be considered for inclusion in our upcoming Fandemonimum Volume 2 anthology. Submissions can be fiction, non-fiction, or poetry.  Facebook limits wall postings and comments to a limited number of words/characters, so if your submission is longer, use multiple sequential comments, or provide a link to the entire submission elsewhere, like on your Facebook profile/wall, or elsewhere on the Internet. The maximum word count allowed is 5000, but shorter entries are better.

You must be the sole copyright holder to the material you are submitting and you will retain 100% of the copyrights to it. You grant us a non-exclusive right to use the materials you submit through our social media channels and within the Facebook Anthology when it is published and distributed and you understand that royalties from the sale of Fandemonimum are not split among the contributors but rather go to the American Red Cross.

Yes, this is your chance to get published for free and help a good cause at the same time. Royalties from the sale of Fandemonium Volume 2 benefit the American Red Cross.  And you will be kept up-to-date on Facebook regarding the book’s production process and its availability when copies are for sale.

Watch the book video trailer for Fandemonium Volume 1 here:

In the meantime, you can benefit the American Red Cross right now with your 10% discounted purchase of the first anthology, Fandemonium Volume 1, by clicking here. Then submit your work for the second volume now.

Interested in publishing a book of your own? Start publishing now.

 
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Posted by on January 9, 2012 in Facebook anthology

 

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Happy New Year from Outskirts Press

01 Jan

Please join us in welcoming in the new year with some sneak peeks at what Outskirts Press has in store for its growing community of new and successfully published authors in 2012:

  • Win a free Barnes & Noble NOOK!
    Didn’t win the free Amazon Kindle in our 25 Days of Christmas drawing? No worries! We’re still going to hold a drawing for a free Barnes & Noble NOOK once we reach 5000 “likes” on our Facebook page. Need a NOOK edition of your book? Click here.
  • Free publication in our exclusive Facebook Fandemonium Volume II
    Our 2nd annual Facebook Fandemonium anthology is coming. In January we will solicit submissions from our Facebook friends. This is your chance to be published for free in our next collection of fiction and poetry, and help a good cause at the same time (royalties benefit the American Red Cross). Check out Fandemonium Volume I by clicking here.
  • Receive over $300 of free Amazon marketing options
    Historically, publishing a book is the #2 New Year’s Resolution among all people (losing weight is #1).  You’re on your own with #1, but we’ve helped thousands upon thousands of writers fulfill that #2 New Year’s Resolution.  Are you ready to fulfill yours? We can help you, too. And if you start publishing right now, you can get a head start on marketing with over $300 of Amazon book marketing options. Click here for all the details. 
  • Free 2012 Book Marketing Calendar for our published authors
    When is the deadline for participating in the Book Expo of America? When is the deadline for submitting your book to the Writer’s Digest International Self-Published Book Awards?  What should you do to promote your book during Small Press Month? (When IS Small Press Month)?  These questions, and others, are answered in the 2012 Book Marketing Calendar, available for all published Outskirts Press authors. And you can get it free in January! Stay tuned for details.
  • Win a free Apple iPad 2!
    Yes, you read that right. We’ll be announcing the exciting details of our Share the Love promotion in February. In the meantime, if you want to start off 2012 with a premium edition of your book on the iPad and available in the iBooks bookstore, click here. It couldn’t be simpler.

And that’s just in the first two months! Stay tuned to this blog or our Facebook page for further details on all these opportunities as we help our new and existing clients fulfill their New Year’s Resolutions for this exciting New Year.

Happy New Year, from Outskirts Press!

 
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Posted by on January 1, 2012 in Author Inspiration, Facebook anthology, Holiday, Marketing Options, Promotions

 

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Congratulations to the winner of the free Amazon Kindle!

26 Dec

Thank you to all our Facebook friends who joined us during the 25 Days of Christmas for a chance to win a free e-book reading device.  We surpassed 4,000 fans, and it’s all thanks to you!  And congratulations specifically to Jerry Weaver of Panama City Beach, Florida, who won a FREE AMAZON KINDLE yesterday.  We notified Jerry of the good news on Christmas day  and will be shipping his Kindle out to him. Congrats, Jerry!

And here’s some great news even if you didn’t win. Since we got so close to the 5,000 fans needed to “unlock” the free Barnes & Noble NOOK drawing, we are going to keep the promotion going into the New Year. Once we reach 5,000 “likes” on our Outskirts Press Facebook page, we will hold the drawing for your chance to win a free Barnes & Noble NOOK. So stay connected, keep writing, keeping publishing, and keep promoting your book with the help of Outskirts Press!

In fact, 2012 is the best year ever to stay connected with Outskirts Press and stay friends with us on Facebook. In January we will announce your opportunity to get published for free in our next Facebook Anthology, Fandemonium Volume 2 — exclusively for our Facebook friends.

And in February, just in time for Valentine’s Day, comes our exciting “Share the Love” event and your chance to win a free Apple iPad 2! Stayed tuned for the details. You’re going to love it.

Speaking of Kindles, Nooks, and iPads, did you know Outskirts Press makes it easier than ever to publish your book on these 3 leading e-book devices? And it doesn’t matter where (or if) you have published. We take care of all the conversions, submissions, and details – and you keep 100% of the profits. It’s that simple!  Click on the links below for more details or to order now:

 
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Posted by on December 26, 2011 in contests, Holiday, Promotions

 

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Merry Christmas From Outskirts Press

25 Dec

From our family to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas!

Standing: Elise, Deni, Shirley, Ellen, Jenny, Patrick, Donna, Cindy, Tony, Lonni, Brent
Sitting: Jeanine, Lora, Lynn

If you don’t see all your Production Team members, don’t worry. Only about 20% of us are in the photograph above, but we ALL wish every one of our published, in-progress, and soon-to-be-published authors a happy, safe, and wonderful holiday season! And from all of us, thank you for choosing Outskirts Press to help you meet your book publishing and marketing goals.

 

 
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Posted by on December 25, 2011 in Holiday, Outskirts Press News

 

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Self Publishing Discount: Save 20% this holiday season

15 Dec

Season’s Greetings from Outskirts Press.
Our gift to you… $200 (or more)!

You can save 20% instantly when you start publishing with
the ultimate Diamond or full-color Pearl packages today.

Just enter this promotion code into your shopping cart when you order your Diamond or full-color Pearl package today:

Promo code: HOLIDAY2011

For all the promotion details and to get started, please click here.

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT & SUCCESS STORY

Carol A. Bender left a more lucrative profession in real estate to pursue a calling in human services. She has worked with abused and neglected children for more than ten years. The roles of teacher/student were often interchangeable. Carol hopes to empower children to think for themselves and use sound judgment. Carol followed her heart and now experiences more joy and wealth than she ever did before. Living in a rambling old farm house with her husband Eric, who she affectionately refers to as Captain Chaos, they are following their dreams of owning a bed & breakfast. Happy to have her grandchildren nearby and plenty of farm animals to keep her company, she shares her adventures, creative process, and much more on her blogs. http://carolbenderauthor.blogspot.com/

“I love having choices. Outskirts is all about options. I am very satisfied with my experience with Outskirts and what they are doing for writers everywhere. Outskirts gave me the opportunity to publish my picture book with confidence, in less than half the time it would have taken with a traditional publisher. It feels great knowing children are meeting my characters, Picky Peter and the pigs in 2011. Children can enjoy my story about making healthy choices, NOW. That makes me very happy.”

- Carol A. Bender, author of Picky Eater, That Peter

To experience publishing success like this, click here to meet your consultant.

 
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Posted by on December 15, 2011 in Holiday, Promotions

 

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Author Spotlight : Charlotte Endorf

14 Dec

Charlotte Endorf has been an author with Outskirts Press since 2005 and in that span of time has published eight books, including her most recent, My Wooden Spoon, which chronicles her eccentric, amazing journey as the Nebraska Mother of the Year!  This is another accomplishment in Charlotte’s impressive “professional platform” that also includes winning “Distinguished Toastmaster” twice and the “Toastmaster of the Decade” from Toastmasters International.

She inspires and educates audiences with professional talks designed to complement each of her many books, and is as generous as she is inspirational.  During this holiday season, Charlotte is leveraging her recent “Nebraska Mother of the Year” recognition to set up a “Little Free Library” in her town, which has a population of 291 but does not boast a library.

“An author living in a town without a library is just not right!” she strongly believes.

To join Charlotte and Outskirts Press in donating books or setting up your own Little Free Library, visit http://www.littlefreelibrary.org/ for more information. It’s a great cause during this holiday season (or any season, for that matter).

At Outskirts Press, our authors are what make us special, and Charlotte Endorf is a perfect example of that.  Charlotte, we’re amazed with everything you do. Keep it up!

Books by Charlotte Endorf

Plus she was one of 5 successfully published authors highlighted in:

Are you ready to kick-off your professional career with a growing collection of high-quality books?

 
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Posted by on December 14, 2011 in Author Spotlight

 

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Ten Recently Published Diamond Books from Outskirts Press

01 Nov

AUTHOR SUCCESS STORIES

Kathalyn Pokley was born in Highland Park, Michigan, in 1952. She was raised in Alpena, Michigan, the majority of her life.
When an opportunity arose to attend Ferris State University
of Big Rapids, Michigan, she took the chance to leave
the small northern town for a future career in dental
assisting. She has managed several dental offices and
worked in the dental field for 35 years. She is married
to her husband of 32 years and has one son. She currently
makes her home in the Detroit metro area. She has enjoyed
writing, baking and painting as her main hobbies for many
years. This is her first book. Her desire to write this
book came after the tragic loss of her best friend, Sandy.

“My vision for the book turned out exactly as I had
hoped. Everyone was supportive throughout the process.
Answering the many questions that took me through to completion. The final product is getting wonderful acceptance and praise. I would recommend Outskirts Press to any new author who chooses to self publish. The only negative was the initial cost did not really include, for me anyway, the total amount that would be required to finalize my book. Many thanks to Jennifer, Andrea and the coaches for making this a success.”

- Kathalyn Pokley, author ofSaying Good-Bye to Sandy

Ready to publish your book?

 
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Posted by on November 1, 2011 in Book Spotlight, Outskirts Press News

 

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Top 10 Books for Halloween

15 Oct

What are your plans for a haunted Halloween? Going trick or treating with the kids? Going to a party? Throwing one? Whatever your plans, there is always time to curl up with a good book. Here are ten top recommendations for a chillingly good time, from Outskirts Press authors:

 

Creatures by Gerry Griffiths

The Family Bones by Kimberly Raiser

Hour of the Beast by C. Michael Forsyth

Embellish by R. L. Sloan

The Ghost of Governor’s Bridge by Skip Stover

Lucifer Rising by Barbara Fifield

The Not So Wicked, Wicked Witch by Amy Carter

The Skeleton By The Bay by Melissa M. Rounds

Tricked by Holly E. Gaskin

Z1N1: The Zombie Pandemic by Mitchell Layne Cook

Have your own horror, mystery, or holiday children’s book to publish? We can help you. Click here.

TODAY’S PROMOTION:

Start publishing with the ultimate Diamond or full-color Pearl packages today and you will receive $300 of “Mad Money,” good toward any production options or upgrades we offer.

What will you get with your $300 of extra spending “Mad
Money” to improve your book? Here are some possibilities:

  • professional custom cover design
  • Amazon Kindle edition
  • iPad/iPhone enhanced edition
  • social media Market
    Research

With the Amazon Kindle edition, copyright registration, and Library of Congress Number costing $99 each, this
promo allows you to get all three for FREE. That’s just an example of this value-packed promotion. You can apply the $300 credit to ANY pre-production option/upgrade we offer.

Just enter this promotion code into your shopping cart when you order your Diamond or full-color Pearl package today:

Promo code: MADMONEYOCT11

For all the promotion details and to get started, please click here.

AUTHOR SUCCESS STORIES

Irene Brodsky is a part-time educator from Brooklyn College
NYC, author of poetry and children’s books. She lives with her husband in Brooklyn. Queen Esther’s New Coloring Book is her 3rd published work. Bill Steyert is a veteran of the Vietnam war, worked for environmental groups in Chicago, lives with his wife, Carmela (a Jewish educator), in Forest Hills, N.Y. His artistic talent enhances
her teaching of Hebrew Jewish history and traditions. Queen Esther’s New Coloring Book is his first published work.

“I don’t know of any other publisher who provides such professional service as an affordable rate. My consultant and representative took a personal interest in my new coloring book and they were very complimentary about my new illustrator. They truly made our book come alive. A dream come true and it is now on many book sites including Indie Bound books. This is my 3rd book with Outskirts
Press and my illustrator and I are talking about our next book, which will be about a child’s first visit to the library. Thank you to the entire staff of Outskirts Press.”

- Irene Brodsky, author ofQueen Esther’s New Coloring Book

To experience publishing success like this, click here to meet your consultant.

 
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Posted by on October 15, 2011 in Holiday, Outskirts Press News, Top 10

 

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