Book Awards Build Buzz

One of the best ways to create a buzz about your book is by winning an award! Winning a book award is a great feeling, and sometimes it even comes with prize money — best of all, it can be a powerful marketing tool. There are hundreds of thousands of self-published books released each year, and competition … Continue reading Book Awards Build Buzz

Self-Publishing Writer’s Digest Awards Entrants

A few weeks ago, we announced the upcoming Writer's Digest Self-Publishing Awards deadline of March 31st. According to the Writer's Digest website, the winners of the awards will receive not only recognition but also "one grand prize winner will be awarded $3,000 cash and a trip to the Writer's Digest Conference in New York City. … Continue reading Self-Publishing Writer’s Digest Awards Entrants

Upcoming Award Deadline for Self-Publishing Authors: Readers Favorite Awards

Time is running out!  The deadline for the Readers Favorite Book Award contest is June 1, 2011 View last year's winners featured on our blog: 2010 Readers Favorite Award-Winning Outskirts Press Authors Why Enter the Readers Favorite Award Contest? Book Awards grab the attention of book stores, publishers, libraries, and readers, which can translate into … Continue reading Upcoming Award Deadline for Self-Publishing Authors: Readers Favorite Awards

2010 Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Award Winners Announced

The Writer's Digest 2010 Self-Published Book Award Winners have been announced! Three Outskirts Press authors/titles won an award.  They are: Category: Children's Picture Books Award: Honorable Mention Category: Fiction Award: Honorable Mention Category: Mainstream/Literary Fiction Award: Honorable Mention Congratulations to our winners! Since Outskirts Press publishes so many award-winning books, we make it easier than ever to promote … Continue reading 2010 Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Award Winners Announced

Reader Views Literary Award Finalists in Self-Publishing

The Reader Views 2010 Literary Award Finalists have been announced and Outskirts Press published more finalists  than any other publisher. In fact, we recently received a wonderful unsolicited email from the owner of Reader Views, Irene Watson.  Through Reader Views, Irene comes in contact with a LOT of books from a LOT of self-publishing companies.  She granted us … Continue reading Reader Views Literary Award Finalists in Self-Publishing

The USA Book News Award Winners in Self-Publishing – 2010

The National Best Books 2010 Award Winners and Finalists have been announced by USA Book News. Congratulations to the following Outskirts Press titles and authors: Congratulations to all our winners! We already know Outskirts Press helps our authors publish award-winning books, and now it is easier than ever to promote your award with our Award Recognition Cover Enhancement … Continue reading The USA Book News Award Winners in Self-Publishing – 2010

Benjamin Franklin Book Awards Kick Off BEA

The annual Benjamin Franklin Awards take place tonight at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York between 6pm - 8:30pm. Outskirts Press will be on-hand in support of the self-publishing finalists. From the IBPA Website: The IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards, which includes fifty plus categories recognizing excellence in both editorial and design, is regarded as one … Continue reading Benjamin Franklin Book Awards Kick Off BEA

Denver Business Journal recognizes Outskirts Press

On July 17th, The Denver Business Journal recognized Outskirts Press as the fastest-growing privately held company in the "Flight IV" category within the Denver metropolitan area. Participating companies were analyzed based upon their gross revenue growth over the past three years, and were subsequently divided by revenue tiers. “Small” companies were recognized in Flight V, … Continue reading Denver Business Journal recognizes Outskirts Press