What gift could better appreciate than the gift of a dream come true? Just in time for Christmas, the leading self-publishing and book marketing service provider, Outskirts Press, announces Instant Self-Publishing Gift Certificates for the writer with book publishing services on his holiday wish list. The Instant Self-Publishing Gift Certificate allows the thoughtful gift-givers to … Continue reading Just in Time for Christmas, Outskirts Press Announces Self-Publishing Gift Certificates
Month: December 2012
Could you use an extra $1,500 in cash? Authors published in 2012 have one more book award opportunity to consider this year -- ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Awards! This book award contest was established to bring increased attention from librarians and booksellers to the literary achievements of independent publishers and their authors. Now is the time … Continue reading Self-Publishing Authors Could Win $1,500 Cash!
Outskirts Press is constantly helping creators realize their greatest writing ambitions. Self-publishing a book is a huge task, so pardon us while we sing the praises of our independent authors in our weekly Self-Publishing Book Spotlight. This week we're proud to feature another of our self-published authors, Horace McMillon and the personal finance advice offered … Continue reading Self-Publishing Book Spotlight: No Mo’ Broke by Horace McMillon
As an author in this economy, you have to come up with creative ways to market a self-published book. While book tours are a great way to connect with your readers, they aren't the most affordable method of promotion. However, technology has made it possible for an alternative. Take note from self-publishing Outskirts Press author, Paul … Continue reading Self-Publishing Virtual Book Tour: Scrolls of Darkness by Paul Henry Johnson
Here's this week's Featured Book-of-the-Week available now on Amazon.com! Reflections of EL - Book 2 by Lloyd Green (4.5 Stars - 2 Customer Reviews) Price: $15.95 Find your way through a dream and fulfill all your needs... Please note that product prices and availability are subject to change. Prices and availability were accurate at the time … Continue reading Amazon Featured Book-of-the-Week: Reflections of EL – Book 2 by Lloyd Green
Although writing is usually done solo -- or at best, in very small groups -- it is at its core a social medium. That is to say, we write to express human ideas, to reach out, to change thoughts, feelings and opinions, and to explore our humanity. So, who says you should do all that … Continue reading Top Apps for Writers: Blogging and Social Media
Do you have any budding authors on your holiday shopping list this year? Do you need an idea for something quick? Have you considered giving the gift of publication to another family member, colleague, or fellow writer? Our new Gift Certificate option makes it easier than ever to "gift" another writer a portion (or all) … Continue reading Instant gift certificates are now available for self-publishing authors!
You dedicated hours upon hours to finishing 50,000 words in 30 days. It was difficult. You were tired. You were busy. You put your blood, sweat, and tears into the bundle of joy that is your novel. When all was said and done, though, you did it. You won NaNoWriMo! We think you deserve a "good … Continue reading I Won NaNoWriMo…Now What?
Wow! NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) breezed by like the wind, and now we're faced with fun December things - like Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, etc. But before you start your holiday celebration, be sure to finish what you started last month - writing and (hopefully) publishing your book. If you need help, you may want … Continue reading Finish Your NaNoWriMo Novel!
The December 2nd issue of the New York Times Book Review focuses on the top 10 books of the year. For six Outskirts Press authors, this proves to be a very exciting time when their books will appear in the New York Times Book Review. The New York Times Holiday Edition of the NYT Book Review … Continue reading Books of Self-Publishing Authors Featured in the New York Times