Every writer can use help from a fellow professional from time to time. Whether you need help getting started, are struggling with certain aspects of your book, or are running out of a steam, getting advice from another professional writer can be just the help you need. Whether you’re a novice writer or seasoned pro, … Continue reading Every Writer Needs Help From Time to Time
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Many sellers large and small do more business during the holiday season than during the rest of the year, and self-publishing authors are no different. But the holiday magic usually doesn’t just happen. It takes clear goals, planning, focus and commitment to reap the greatest profits during this key time of opportunity. There are many … Continue reading 5 Ways to Market for the Holidays – and How to Get Them Started
Book awards are so much more than a pat on the back for an author – they’re an underutilized marketing tool with many benefits besides the recognition. (More on that in a bit.) The 2017-2018 Reader Views Literary Awards are right around the corner, and we at Outskirts Press don’t want this valuable exposure to … Continue reading 5 Benefits of Book Awards (and How to Get One)
Far from a “one-off” push, book marketing is a vital part of success for any self-publishing author: one that must be ongoing and multifaceted. That’s why Outskirts Press is constantly adding services for self-published authors like you! We want to help you reach new and larger audiences of book-buyers in an ever-changing market. That’s why … Continue reading Top 10 Self-Publishing Book Marketing Tactics
Today is World Gratitude Day, and we can’t help thinking how grateful we are that so many self-publishing authors put their trust in us to help them achieve publishing and book-selling success! So as our way of saying thanks, we’re giving the gift of a FREE Publishing Package Upgrade AND a FREE Amazon Kindle Ebook … Continue reading We’re Showing Our Gratitude with a FREE Publishing Package Upgrade and Kindle Ebook
The signs of fall are popping up everywhere: cooler weather, changing leaves, pumpkin spice everything. That means the holidays are just around the corner, and the stress and busy schedules that go with it will be here soon. The holidays offer great marketing opportunities for authors, and if you start planning now, you can be … Continue reading Introducing All-New Author Copy Discounts, Just in time for your Holiday Marketing efforts
We’ve talked about the importance of being prepared for the holidays before and recently here on Self Publishing News, but there’s another facet of the marketing process which might just make those preparations a snap for authors looking to sell their self-published books this Fall: a Personal Marketing Assistant! But wait—what or who is a … Continue reading Market Fiercely, Effectively & Personally With This Month’s Discount!
The trees are growing lush with their fall foliage, the air tastes crisp and sharp with woodsmoke, the kids are back in school, and you know what that means: The holidays are just right around the corner! This is a time of year to celebrate, not only because it means the return of pumpkin spice … Continue reading Craft a Holiday Marketing Plan *Now* and Beat The Holiday Frenzy!
With the end of 2013 upon us, we thought it might be nice to look back at the top posts our readers enjoyed the most over the past year. From monthly best sellers to tips on promoting your self-publishing book, this year was filled with great marketing ideas on how to promote yourself as a … Continue reading Outskirts Press Top 10 Self-Publishing Posts of 2013