What makes book reviews so important for the self-publishing author? Simply put, readers turn to the book reviews on websites like Amazon and Goodreads for assistance in choosing between the many possible books they might purchase. Looking at the hundreds of newly published books in the Biography or Romance genre each month, it's easy to … Continue reading The Right & Wrong of Book Reviews–And How to Get Them
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If you've got poetry, short stories, excerpts, recipes or anecdotes you'd like the world to see, then it's not too late to get the ball rolling on getting them published. Outskirts Press is accepting submissions from its Facebook fans of short literary works to be included in Fandemonium Volume 6, through April 30. Fandemonium has … Continue reading 5 Days Left to Submit your Literary Works for Inclusion in Fandemonium 6
Going Green Using Diatomaceous Earth How-To Tips An easy guide book using a safer alternative, natural silica mineral, food grade insecticide. Tui Rose RN Climate Change Reversal Restoring Earth for Future Generation. Klaus H. Hemsath Mother Earth Connecting to the beauty of nature and our responsibility to Mother Earth and mankind! Joesph J Corso The … Continue reading Celebrate Earth Day with these Great Books!
If you want to make it easier for people to find your book after you publish, check out the Google Books Preview Program, where you can quickly put a tantalizing sample of your book in front of millions of readers browsing for books on Google. They'll see your book's cover, read an enticing excerpt, and … Continue reading Make Your Book Stand Out with the Google Books Preview Program
On April 22, we celebrate Earth Day by honoring our planet and raising awareness about pollution and depletion of natural resources. And independent authors who are concerned about environmental issues can feel good about joining the Earth Day movement when they publish with Outskirts Press. At Outskirts Press, a full-service self-publishing and book marketing company, … Continue reading Celebrate Earth Day with Ecofriendly Book Publishing: Everyone Wins!
At Outskirts Press, our marketing gurus help authors promote (and sell!) their books with a variety of promotional tools. The Goodreads Marketing Campaign is one of our most popular options. And in the month of April, we're offering authors a 10% discount to instantly connect them to this huge group of loyal readers through an … Continue reading Get Your Book in Front of 40 Million Readers!
As a writer and aspiring author looking into the future of publishing your book, you're probably weighing many different options. One of those options is the format in which you want to release your book — print or digital? Hard copy or e-book? However you decide to sell your work, your goal is to reach as … Continue reading Print or Digital? Give Your Reader What They Want!
The London Book Fair: April 12 — 14 It's time for the annual London Book Fair, where authors from all over the globe are showcasing their books and gaining valuable exposure among industry leaders. As the fastest-growing full-service self-publishing and book marketing company, Outskirts Press stays on top of industry happenings, and our representatives are in London … Continue reading Want to Submit Your Book to the London Book Fair? It’s Easy…
April is National Poetry Month, a time to celebrate poetry’s place in our lives and culture. At Outskirts Press, we have a long history of helping poets publish their poetry collections in high-quality, professional volumes. And our Poetry Formatting Kit makes it incredibly easy for authors to get their collections formatted faster than ever before! … Continue reading Is Your Inner-Poet Ready to Shine? Our Poetry Formatting Kit Is Just For You!
As a self-publishing author, you want to use as many marketing tools as possible to increase sales and readership. And one of the best ways to create a buzz about your work is by becoming an award-winning author. It’s a great feeling and, more importantly, a powerful marketing tool. A book award lends instant credibility … Continue reading Is Your Book Award-Worthy? Enter the Readers’ Favorite Contest and Find Out!