Navigating the world of book marketing can be a hazardous task, with many unmarked dangers--and shortcuts to safe passage--awaiting the self-publishing author. Over the last four weeks, we have introduced some fantastic marketing options that Outskirts Press offers. The good news is that they've bundled these options into their Book Blast package. The Book Blast … Continue reading Reach the Masses With An Outskirts Press Book Blast!
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Once upon a time, book marketing was a print-and-radio affair. Then television came along, and the publishing world adjusted. Later still, the internet was born, and the publishing world was faced with a new dilemma: how best to use the additional creative methods provided by the internet to build a successful marketing campaign? Always a … Continue reading Make Your Book Memorable: Take It To the Movies!
Crafting the perfect marketing campaign is a big job, especially for a self-publishing author looking to break into a crowded--and demanding--market full of competing simultaneous promotional opportunities! With only so many hours in the day and so much energy to spend, coordinating the distribution of your custom press release, book videos, and reviews in addition … Continue reading Map Your Route to Success with A Personal Marketing Assistant
Every published author knows the satisfaction of seeing their hard work transformed into a beautiful new book to hold and share with friends and family. Authors who self-publish through Outskirts Press especially know the joy of holding their professionally designed books in hand. But there's a huge group of loyal "e-readers" looking for electronic editions-potential … Continue reading How to Instantly Increase Your Fan Base with Electronic Editions of Your Book!
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!
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!
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We've featured many of our award-winning authors and books on our blog recently. Today, we're proud to announce that eight Outskirts Press authors have made it into the finals of ForeWord's Book of the Year Awards. ForeWord's Book of the Year Awards program was created to spotlight distinctive books from independent publishers. The judges — working librarians … Continue reading Finalists Announced for the 2015 ForeWord’s INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards, List Includes 8 Outskirts Press Authors
Marketing your book online is a very cost-effective way to increase sales. But, what if you could get your book in front of people like agents, scouts, and movie or TV production/development professionals in a much more personal way? Think of the possibilities! Each year, BookExpo America (BEA) draws over 100,000 attendees, making it the … Continue reading Why it’s essential for your book to be at BookExpo America