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The International Day of Peace on September 21 invites people to consider how peace is created through respect, cooperation, and purposeful action. For authors, it can also be a useful moment to think about peace of mind during the publishing journey. Bringing a book into the world involves dozens of decisions, and uncertainty can distract … Continue reading A Peaceful Self-Publishing Journey With Professional Author Support
Book discovery is changing. Readers and retailers are increasingly using AI-powered tools to find and recommend books, making the information surrounding your book more important than ever. Outskirts Press can help strengthen your book’s discoverability, from optimizing your retail presence and pursuing credible reviews to refreshing your cover to capture readers’ attention. See how these … Continue reading Your Book’s Discoverability May Need Attention
Finishing a manuscript is a major achievement, but it is not the final step between an idea and a book readers can confidently purchase. The self-publishing process brings together planning, editing, design, production, pricing, distribution, and marketing. Understanding how those parts fit together helps authors make better decisions and approach publication with realistic expectations. Outskirts … Continue reading The Self-Publishing Process: From Manuscript to Published Book
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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
Buy a Book Day is a simple celebration with a powerful message: books deserve a place in our lives, our homes, and our communities. For self-published authors, September 7 is also a timely opportunity to invite readers to support independent voices while building momentum for the busy fall and holiday seasons. A successful observance does … Continue reading Buy a Book Day Marketing Ideas
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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
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!