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 thrilled to have six of our authors recognized in the 2018/2019 Reader Views Literary Awards. Your success speaks to the many reasons we've been rated the … Continue reading 6 Outskirts Press Authors Are Honored in the Reader Views Literary Awards
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As the #1-rated self-publishing company according to Top Consumer Reviews, we’ve often been asked, “Can an author be successful going through a self-publisher instead of going through a traditional publisher?” And the answer is, yes. Absolutely. In fact, many authors have accomplished more as self-published authors. We’ve seen authors find success in the entertainment industry, … Continue reading Will YOUR Book be on Our List Someday?
Book contests are a wonderful way for self-published authors to build upon their platforms and cultivate credibility. And yes, while they’re occasionally the hallmark of snootiness, awards ought not to be overlooked as the fantastic marketing tool they are! Not only will winning a book award (or two, or three) boost an author’s physical and social presence, … Continue reading Reach for the Moon and Land Among the Stars This Awards Season!
Happy Labor Day! Did you do some writing? Did you do some reading? Did you do some marketing? Did you do some eating? Use the "Comments section" to tell us how you spent this Labor Day weekend. All this week we will be announcing the three Finalists in the 2016 Outskirts Press Best Book of the … Continue reading The Best Book of the Year Finalists are Coming!
The Colorado Independent Book Publishers Association Annual EVVY Awards Banquet took place in Denver, Colorado last Saturday night, and once again Outskirts Press walked away with the most awards of any participating publisher, demonstrating that award-winning writers publish award-winning books at Outskirts Press. Outskirts Press executives were on-hand for the event, and President Brent Sampson … Continue reading Congratulations to our EVVY Award Winners!
We all know the benefits of winning a big award: fame, recognition, validation, and perhaps even a solid paycheck. We’ve been taught to aim for them our entire lives, these little hallmarks of success, and not entirely without reason—but in the democratic world of self-publishing, a community that fosters an atmosphere of non-competitive support, is there … Continue reading Submissions Close FRIDAY for the National Best Book Awards from USA Book News
One of the best ways to create a buzz about your book is by winning an award! Winning a book award is a great feeling, and sometimes it even comes with prize money — best of all, it can be a powerful marketing tool. There are hundreds of thousands of self-published books released each year, and competition … Continue reading Book Awards Build Buzz
Each year, Outskirts Press officially nominates a small percentage of the books published during the year for submission to the EVVY Awards. Since a nomination is the first step toward receiving the Outskirts Press Best Book of the Year Award, the standards are exceedingly high; we nominated fewer than 5% of the books we published … Continue reading 2016 Outskirts Press EVVY Award Finalists Announced
How would you like some acknowledgment for all your hard work self-publishing? The best path to success in writing is to become an award-winning author. Don’t delay in submitting your work with the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. This is your chance to gain notoriety and instant mass exposure. Your book needs to have a … Continue reading Next Generation Indie Book Awards for Self-Publishing Authors
Foreword's INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards program was created to discover distinctive books from the indie publishing community across a number of genres and to bring increased attention to librarians and booksellers of the literary and graphic achievements of independent publishers and their authors. ForeWord Magazine is the only review trade journal devoted exclusively … Continue reading Register Now for ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year Awards