International Literacy Day, observed on September 8, is a reminder that reading and writing are foundations for learning, participation, opportunity, and connection. Authors contribute to that work every time they create a book that helps someone understand an idea, see a new possibility, practice a skill, or feel represented on the page. Independent publishing expands … Continue reading International Literacy Day: How Self-Published Authors Can Support Readers
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Recognition matters in independent publishing because it gives readers another reason to pause, look closer, and trust a book they have not encountered before. The Readers’ Favorite 2025 Book Award Contest winners represent authors working across children’s books, young adult literature, Christian titles, fiction, nonfiction, romance, and poetry. That range is an encouraging reminder that … Continue reading Readers’ Favorite 2025 Book Award Winners: What Indie Authors Can Learn
Every month, Outskirts Press reviews worldwide book sales to identify our bestselling books! Above is July's bestselling book from Outskirts Press and below are the rest of the Top 10 Bestsellers for the month. Click on the book covers for more information or to order at a 10% discount. Have you written a potential bestseller … Continue reading Top 10 Bestsellers for July 2026 from Outskirts Press
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: ten Outskirts Press authors have been named finalists in the 2026 CIPA EVVY Book Awards! Each year, the CIPA EVVY Awards recognize outstanding independently published books across a wide range of genres and subjects. Becoming a finalist is an achievement worth celebrating, and we couldn’t be prouder to see … Continue reading Congratulations to Our 2026 CIPA EVVY Award Finalists!
When Beebe Star plans a carefree getaway to New Orleans with her best friend, she expects historic architecture, rich cuisine, and a touch of Southern charm. What she does not expect are vivid visions of the 1800s, a haunting sense of déjà vu, and a connection to a plantation she has never visited, yet somehow … Continue reading Amazon Featured Book-of-the-Week “Beebe and the Ravens Spell” by Janice Stutters
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We Love Memoirs Day is commonly celebrated at the end of August, making August 26 a good moment for authors to begin the conversation early. Memoir continues to matter because readers are drawn to true stories that reveal change, resilience, identity, and hard-won perspective. For independent authors, memoir can be both powerful and challenging. It … Continue reading We Love Memoirs Day: Why Personal Stories Still Matter