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The latest Outskirts Press anthology is now published, featuring over 40 of our published writers. Are you one of them? Click here to review the table of contents and to order Royal Flush for a 10% discount (just $14.36).
Over forty published writers lend their unique voices to this eclectic collection of poetry and short stories.
This was the third anthology we have published. The first was a collection from five of our highly successful authors and is titled The Highly Effective Habits of 5 Successful Authors. The second was a collection of submissions made by our Facebook friends titled Fandemonium. In an effort to experiment with “collaborative, social publishing” our Facebook fans were involved with certain aspects of the production process, like determining the look of the cover, the pricing, and even the charity to receive the royalties — all determined by social voting. Thank you to everyone who has submitted to our various anthologies. And if your submission hasn’t yet appeared, don’t worry! We are working on another anthology to feature 50 more submissions. We will let you know when it is published. In the meantime, you can order Royal Flush on Amazon right now. Be sure to write a review to help your fellow Outskirts Press authors earn greater exposure for their work. RECENTLY PUBLISHED DIAMOND BOOKS BY OUTSKIRTS PRESS |
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 I have been extremely blessed by a God who has given me more gifts than one person should have. I was drawn to writing as soon as I was able to read and write. A childhood Christmas gift, a play typewriter, was where I saw my thoughts in print and realized I was much better at writing things down than expressing myself vocally. Much of my writing has had spiritual or moral threads running through it because of my faith. If you’re a believer this book will give you chills. If not, maybe you will find a bit of hope in between the lines as you realize dying is not the end of the road but truly the beginning. I hope this book inspires you as much as writing it hasinspired me.”As a first time author the process of self publishing could have been one of stress and frustration. Who needs more of that? The Outskirts team took incredible care to insure I was on the right track at all times. They delivered what they said they would, and the day my author copies arrived at my home I could have exploded with excitement. I’m glad that I didn’t, as I plan to publish my next book with this very professional, capable publishing company.”
- Susan Fries, author of When Pigs Fly
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Outskirts Press Presents Royal Flush – Now Published
Outskirts Press Books Receive Statistically Higher Ratings on Amazon
Outskirts Press Books Receive Statistically Higher Ratings on Amazon Than The Other Five Major Online Self Publishing Companies
Of the 7302 books published by Outskirts Press that were for sale on Amazon as of July, 55% have received a rating.
Compare that with the other five major online publishers, where that percentage is 42%, 30%, 25%, 21%, and 15%. Yes, only fifteen percent of authors from one of the major online publishers have managed to receive even one review of the book they worked so hard to write.
Perhaps that is because once the book is published, those publishers forget about them. After all, those authors do not receive years of ongoing marketing support via email like Outskirts Press authors do with the exclusive Outskirts Press Marketing COACH.
Since one-star ratings are possible, receiving a rating doesn’t necessarily equate to “quality.” But receiving a rating does relate to ENGAGEMENT by the author in terms of marketing effort.
So now let’s look at the quality of books being published by the six major online publishers by examining the percentage of reviews that received four stars or higher:
| Publishing Firm | % of 4 or 5 star ratings |
| Outskirts Press | 52% |
| Company A | 24% |
| Company C | 27% |
| Company L | 13% |
| Company U | 37% |
| Company X | 19% |
52% of all Outskirts Press books have received a rating of 4 stars or higher on Amazon, compared with 24%, 27%, 13%, 37%, and 19%.
That is a demonstration of quality. And when you figure that 52% are coming only from the 55% that received a rating at all, that means 95% of Outskirts Press books that are rated receive an Amazon rating of 4 stars or better.
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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT AND SUCCESS STORY
In addition to writing, I enjoy the time I spend with my
husband of thirty years, our three daughters and sons-in-law,
and eight grandchildren who are all characters in the
series of books On Angels Wings.
I couldn’t have asked for a better representative who
worked so hard to help and guide me in such a positive
direction. What I liked so much about him was the fact
that he was there for me when I needed him by phone or
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The marketing team has given me so many creative ideas
on how to promote my book. I like the fact that this part
of the publishing process will carry on long after the
publication of my book.
I was unsure about going with a self publishing company,but what I read about them I find to be true: Outskirts Press represents the future of book publishing, today.
I also loved the fact that I was able to keep my rights to my work and was consulted when it came to setting my
retail price.
Thank you, Outskirts. I look forward to publishing with you again.
- Denise McCorkle, author of On Angels Wings – Softball
Introducing the Apple iPad/iPhone Edition
Introducing the Apple iPad/iPhone Premium Edition with Private Label iBooks Distribution option, exclusively for Outskirts Press authors.
Yes! It’s finally here! Outskirts Press authors now have the easiest, most convenient method available to get their books onto the Apple iPad and into iBooks distribution under their own name.
- You receive greater exposure for your book. The more outlets
where your book is available for sale, the greater the chances that your book will be discovered by potential readers. Apple claims to have sold over 70 MILLION iPads already. - You have full control over your retail price. Apple will take 30% and you keep the remaining 70%.
- You become the publisher. You receive your own Private Label imprint and Bowker-approved ISBN — unique for your iPad/iPhone ebook edition, registered with Bowker in YOUR name. In essence, you become the publisher of your Apple ebook edition. We simply do everything for you behind the scenes and you collect all the glory and all the money. Your Apple ebook edition exists completely independently of any versions of your book published with Outskirts Press.
- Royalties are not split with Outskirts Press. Just like with our Amazon Kindle option, authors receive ALL the profit of their sales directly from the source (in this case, Apple). Of course, Apple will take their share, but your profit will be directly deposited into your checking account by Apple, withou any involvement by (or portion for) Outskirts Press. In other words, your Apple ebook sales are YOUR Apple ebook sales.
- You receive the final EPUB converted file.It’s yours to pursue other distribution channels independently of Outskirts Press (like the Sony Reader and Barnes & Noble Nook).In the future, Outskirts Press may also make this service available for authors who haven’t published with Outskirts Press for a slightly higher price, but for now, it is available only when you publish with Outskirts Press.
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Author Success Stories
I am 60, married, with two children. I live on Long Island,
New York. I work as a custodian in a local school district
and public library. I also worked as a computer salesman
for over 25 years. I spent four years in the Air Force,
as a jet mechanic. During my service, I did a one-year
tour in Thailand. I am someone who puts passion and hard
work into whatever I do. I enjoy reading a wide variety
of books. My writing includes, romance, science fiction,
and mystery. I have been writing for 8 years.
“I could not be happier with your company. The attention
was great, as if I was the only one being published.”
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Celebrate the 4th of July with Outskirts Press
From all of us at Outskirts Press, we would like to wish you and your family a fun and safe Independence Day. Many of us gathered at a park in Parker, Colorado recently to soak in the summer sun (and the summer breeze).
Enjoy!
Jeanine, Cheri, Brent, Shirley, Kelly, and Wendy are lining up for the goodies.
Lisa (Manuscript Review Specialist and Title Production Supervisor) enjoys the summer breeze.
Jodee (Publishing Consultant) and others take a moment to enjoy the dog days of summer.
Patrick (Accounting) can already taste the BBQ.
Kelly (Vice President) and Ellen (Title Production Supervisor) hear a baby giggling.
Cheri (Director of Production) and Diana (Book Designer) have a future that’s so bright, they have to wear shades.
Wendy (Director of Author Support) and Lynn (CFO/CTO) need more practice on the “High-5″
Jeanine (COO) and Shirley (Accounting) can sense someone behind them. Wait, it’s Wendy!
Michele (Production Manager), Caroline (Book Designer), and Lisa (MRS and TPS) are all smiles as they hunt for a missing Outskirts Press t-shirt.
HAPPY 4th of JULY!
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Theresa Gage works as a nurse and homemaker, caring for the young and elderly. Inspired by her youngest daughter to put her stories in print, she wrote World of Secrets, her first children’s book. In addition to writing, she enjoys making crafts.
“Outskirts Press made my fantasy a reality. My author
rep was a great help. He was very informative and gave
me the support I needed. He also helped me find an illustrator
since I was writing a children’s story. I was impressed
with the color layout–bright and eye-catching! Anyone
interested in getting their works published should check out OutskirtsPress.com!”
- Theresa Gage, author of World of Secrets
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Laura Rodela is originally from El Paso TX. She currently resides in Fort Worth, TX and is a proud mother of one. She enjoys volunteer work, traveling, writing, performing and blogging.”As a first time author I needed to work with a publishing company that was willing to help me navigate through the process. Outskirts Press did that for me and more. From the beginning my Author Rep was beyond helpful and encouraging.
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Self-Publishing Authors are Offered Two Times as Many Free Books in May
If April showers bring May flowers then what do May flowers bring? Double author copies!
Outskirts Press, the fastest-growing self-publishing and book marketing company, today announced that authors beginning their self-publishing process in May are eligible to receive two times as many free author’s copies with their respective publishing package.
To receive the promotion, authors simply enter the promotion code “MAY2X11” into the shopping cart during check-out when purchasing any of the following inclusive book publishing packages: Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire or Pearl–all of which deliver a unique ISBN, standard interior formatting, professional cover designs, and availability through major online retailers like Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
For authors choosing the most popular “Diamond” publishing package, this promotion delivers 20 free paperback author copies when the book is published. Authors publishing full-color books with the popular “Pearl” package can receive 10 free paperback copies.
Visit the Outskirts Press Promotion page for all the promotion details and to hear from a successfully published author.
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Outskirts Press offers high-quality, full-service self-publishing and book marketing services for writers and professionals who are seeking a cost-effective, fast, and flexible way to publish and distribute their books worldwide while retaining 100% of their rights, 100% of their profits, and 100% of the creative control.
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Reach the “In-the-Know” Publishers Weekly Crowd with Co-op Advertising for Self-Publishing Authors
Outskirts Press has just added a co-op advertising option to its marketing arsenal that allows authors to inexpensively target 80,000 booksellers, publishers, librarians, wholesalers, distributors and agents with news of their book through the powerful and influential Publishers Weekly.
April 26, 2011 – Denver, CO – Outskirts Press, the fastest growing self-publishing and book marketing company, announced today its Co-op Advertising Program in Publishers Weekly for participating authors. This new marketing option allows authors a way to place their books before 80,000 opinion leaders in the publishing world through Publishers Weekly at a fraction of the cost they would have to pay to run a full color ad of their own.
The internationally renowned Publishers Weekly is the premiere publication serving all those involved in the creation, production, marketing and sales of the written word in book, audio, video and electronic formats. In business for over one hundred and thirty-eight years, they regularly publish influential industry announcements, ground breaking retail news, exclusive author interviews and special supplements covering printing and publishing activities.
Publishers Weekly is the publishing world’s bible and their audience is a who’s who of the most influential in the world of words: booksellers, publishers, public libraries and public library systems, college and university libraries, authors and writers, literary and rights agents, and print, film and broad media personnel.
“To be able to place a book right under the eyes of such influential people at such a minimal cost is an opportunity we’re proud to be able to offer our authors through this new Co-op Advertising Program,” said Outskirts Press Director of Author Support Kelly Schuknecht.
Authors marketing their books through the Co-op Advertising Program can secure premium, full color exposure for a minimal amount of money. Each book will occupy a 2” x 2.5” space (example below) within a full color, full page ad along with eleven other Outskirts authors. The book’s ad space includes a full color image of the book, an abbreviated synopsis, its ISBN and its retail price along with all the retail and wholesale ordering information necessary to purchase a copy or copies of the book.
Publishers Weekly issues come out on a weekly basis and reservations for the Co-op Advertising Program are filled by Outskirts Press on a first come, first served basis. Published authors can reserve their space from within their publishing center at http://goo.gl/Kv0Yd.
Outskirts Press offers high-quality, full-service self-publishing and book marketing services for writers and professionals who are seeking a cost-effective, fast, and flexible way to publish and distribute their books worldwide while retaining 100% of their rights, 100% of their profits, and 100% of the creative control. www.outskirtspress.com.
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BONUS! Reserve your space in the Publishers Weekly Co-op Ad by Friday, April 29 and save 10% using promo code PWCA25!
The polls are now closed on the Outskirts Press BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Award
Now it is time to vote in the public poll below. Votes will be accepted through the end of April. You can only vote once, but you can get everyone you know to vote once, also. Notify your friends on Facebook; tweet your Twitter followers. Post a link to the vote on your blog, etc.
The winner will be identified on May 1st based upon the total number of votes received in this public poll. The winner will be awarded the Outskirts Press Best Book of the Year award, which includes a $1,500 prize and an exclusive award graphic permanently added to his/her publication.
To refresh your memory, here are the Finalists, one last time, along with links to more information about each one:
Finalist #1: The Key To Job Success In Any Career: Developing Six Competencies That Close America’s Global Skills Gap, by Frank B. Leibold, Ph.D. of Longs, South CarolinaVisit Frank’s author webpage by clicking here to:
- watch a video book teaser
- listen to an audio excerpt recorded by the author
- read more blurbs and quotes
- learn more about the book
- read an excerpt
- purchase the e-book instantly
Visit Frank’s book on Amazon by clicking here to:
- purchase the paperback
- write a review
Finalist #2: Psych Consults: A Concise Guide to Common Psychiatric Conditions, by Robert J. Mignone, M.D., F.A.P.A. of Sarasota, Florida
Visit Robert’s author webpage by clicking here to:
- watch a video book teaser
- learn more about the book
Visit Robert’s book on Amazon by clicking here to:
- purchase the hardback
- read the review
- write a review
Finalist #3: The Beads of Lapis Lazuli: A Greek Mystery, by Doris Kenney Marcotte of Cincinnati, Ohio
Visit Doris’ author webpage by clicking here to:
- watch a video book teaser
- learn more about the book
- read and excerpt
- purchase the e-book instantly
Visit Doris’ book on Amazon by clicking here to:
- purchase the paperback
- read the reviews
- write a review
- purchase the Amazon Kindle edition
It’s time to vote!
