2020 is sure to go down in history as one of the most difficult years ever as the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic continues spreading around the globe, threatening the physical and mental health of Earth's inhabitants while simultaneously causing economic hardship for billions. And although the world continues to struggle, we are witnessing the good inherent … Continue reading 2020 Self-Publishing Retrospective: A Very Unusual Year in Review
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2019 was another banner year for self-publishing and for Outskirts Press authors specifically. Thanks to the talents and determination of the writers who published with us in 2019, many were rewarded with multiple awards and recognitions, which as we all know can be next to priceless when it comes to marketing a book in this … Continue reading 2019 Self-Publishing Retrospective. A Year in Review and a Look Ahead
Outskirts Press made huge strides forward in 2018, adding well-thought-out publishing products to help authors get their books to print and up for sale online, and marketing options to launch those books to new heights. But the strenuous efforts of our production and marketing teams in 2018 is just the half of it; thanks to … Continue reading A Look Back on 2018 and a Glance Ahead
What a year 2017 was for self-publishing authors! For a quick retrospective, click here. And 2018 promises to be equally exciting. A revolution that began in 2008 (when more books were published independently than traditionally) shows no signs of slowing down. In 2009, approximately 75% of all published books were self-published and by 2015, combined … Continue reading Publish Your Book in 2018
What a year 2017 has been for Outskirts Press authors. With so many new options, impressive writers, amazing books, and industry accolades, it becomes impossible to highlight everything. So rest assured this is just a small cross-section of what made 2017 an amazing year for Outskirts Press and all our amazing authors. What you may … Continue reading 2017 Self-Publishing Retrospective – A Year in Review
The fourth quarter started with the hotly-anticipated announcement of 3 additional trim sizes for self-publishing full-color paperback books : 5.5" x 8.5", 7" x 10", and 8" x 10". These sizes joined the already available full-color paperback sizes of 8.5" x 8.5" and 8.25" x 11". Right on the heels of Outskirts Press landing nearly smack-dab in the … Continue reading Self Publishing Year in Review: Oct-Dec 2009
Self Publishing "TV" came into its own in the 3rd quarter when the Self Publishing You Tube Channel launched, featuring book videos, book teasers, promotional videos, and book marketing videos. The 3rd quarter also marked the announcement of one of self-publishing's most hotly-discussed marketing options, custom U.S. Postage stamps, which allows self-published authors at Outskirts Press to personalize first-class postage … Continue reading Self Publishing Year in Review: July-Sept 2009
The second quarter of 2009 began with the introduction of a suite of marketing services available on an a la carte basis for just $99 each. These self-publishing book marketing options introduced in April included the Spring Arbor Christian Distribution network, Amazon's Keyword Search Submissions, and Barnes & Noble's See Inside Submission. These three new options … Continue reading Self Publishing Year in Review: April-June 2009