As Thanksgiving arrives, we are reminded of how much we have to be grateful for at Outskirts Press—and at the top of that list is you, our authors. Each of you has entrusted us with your stories, your vision, and your dreams of publication. Whether you’ve written a children’s book to spark young imaginations, a memoir to preserve a family legacy … Continue reading Giving Thanks for Our Authors
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November is National Memoir Writing Month, a time to celebrate the power of personal storytelling. Memoirs are more than books—they are windows into individual lives, histories and experiences that teach us, move us and inspire us. At Outskirts Press, we’re proud to help authors transform their life stories into published works that reach readers around the world. This month, we’re shining a … Continue reading Celebrate National Memoir Writing Month with Inspiring Stories
It’s National Book Award Week—a time to celebrate outstanding books and the authors who wrote them. While national award programs often recognize traditionally published works, self-published authors shouldn’t underestimate the power of book awards. Winning or even being nominated for the right awards can open doors, boost credibility and dramatically increase visibility. At Outskirts Press, we know how valuable recognition … Continue reading Why Book Awards Matter for Self-Published Authors
It's not as hard as it sounds! Really! Every November, writers from around the world dive into NaNoWriMo—National Novel Writing Month, a 30-day challenge to draft 50,000 words of a new novel. It’s an inspiring event that brings together creativity, accountability and a supportive community of storytellers. Whether you’re a first-time novelist or a seasoned … Continue reading Get Ready for NaNoWriMo: How to Prepare for a Month of Writing
50,000 words. That’s a lot of words—but don’t panic! It’s only 1,667 words a day. You can do that! November is just around the corner, and for those ready to accept the challenge, that means NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) is fast approaching with its 50,000-word goal looming on the horizon. NaNoWriMo isn’t just a … Continue reading Gearing Up for NaNoWriMo!
50,000 words. Just let that sink in for a moment: 50,000 words! That’s a lot of words—but don’t panic! It’s only 1,667 words a day. You can do that! November is here, and for those ready to accept the challenge, that means NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) is fast approaching with its 50,000-word goal looming … Continue reading Gearing Up for NaNoWriMo!
50,000 words. Just let that sink in for a moment: 50,000 words! (That's a lot of words.) November is here, and for some of you, that means National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) has officially begun with its 50,000 words looming on the horizon. NaNoWriMo isn't just a vanity project; this is a chance to tackle … Continue reading It’s Time for NaNoWriMo!
NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) is in the home stretch now, with thousands of authors nationwide in their final sprint to finish by the November 30 deadline.It makes one wonder what will happen with all those finished and unfinished manuscripts that result from this exciting competition. For many, self-publishing their work is the next logical … Continue reading NaNoWriMo Afterglow: 4 Steps to Self-Publishing Your Month’s Work
NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) in November seems like a distant memory now. It's hard to believe we're already halfway to the next annual writing challenge! It makes one wonder what has happened with the hundreds of manuscripts that spun out of that exciting competition. Are you among those authors who took the challenge? If … Continue reading Turn Your NaNoWriMo ‘Experiment’ into a Successful Self-Publishing Venture
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?