Cyber Monday has officially surpassed Black Friday as the biggest shopping day of the year. Not only is Cyber Monday the biggest day to shop but it is also the biggest day to save on publishing with Outskirts Press. Today only, you can receive an instant $350 savings with your purchase of the Ultimate Black … Continue reading Did you miss our Black Friday deal to save $500 on publishing?
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Can a custom cover make your self-published book an award-winning book? The answer is a resounding "Yes!" Just ask Andrew Ceroni who's book, Special Means, just won June's Book-Cover-of-the-Month Award! As a three-time Outskirts Press Best Book of the Year winner, Andy knew expectations were high for his latest novel so he elected to once … Continue reading Congratulations to Andrew Ceroni’s Book-Cover-of-the-Month Award!
As the world slowly (hopefully) begins its recovery from an international pandemic that has forced millions of people to shelter for months, the self-publishing industry continues to flourish. Perhaps it is due to the combination of extra time, increased saving habits (which shot from approximately 5% to over 30% in the United States between the … Continue reading Outskirts Press Congratulates Author Guido Roberto Deiro For His Recent Appearance on PBS
We all remember the fervor that overtook the publishing industry when e-books hit the mainstream. Suddenly, it was the fastest growing segment and everyone was anxious to make sure their books had an Amazon Kindle e-Book Edition, a Barnes & Noble NOOK Edition, an e-book edition that was available on iTunes, and through Apple iBookstore, … Continue reading The Value of Self-Publishing Multiple Formats/Editions
Over the last two days, we've discussed book marketing phases that all published authors (self-published or otherwise) would be wise to heed. Phase 1 involves planning, and includes 5 questions, which are: 1. What are your goals with this book? 2. What is your competition? 3. How will you and your book stand-out? 4. What … Continue reading Book Marketing Series 3 (out of 3): Implement
Yesterday, we discussed one of the first phases of book marketing on this blog: Planning. After all, for many writers, the idea of publishing a book they've written is exciting but rarely does the idea of marketing their book hold the same appeal. Many think it will just fly off the shelves on it's own. … Continue reading Book Marketing Series 2 (out of 3): Assemble
For many authors, the idea of writing and publishing a book is an exciting prospect but rarely does the idea of marketing a book hold the same appeal. Well, it’s time to get excited! Over the next three days, Self-Publishing News is going to discuss three different phases of successful book marketing that you can … Continue reading Book Marketing Series 1 (out of 3): Plan
Book marketing may have changed, but it doesn't have to stop. These are tragic times to be certain, but as everything from home-based Saturday Night Live sketches to Taylor Swift donations demonstrate, the human spirit prevails, and with it comes one undeniable fact: Human beings survive, adapt, evolve, and excel. They seek human connections, and … Continue reading Free Shipping (and a Social-Distancing Book Marketing Guide) for Outskirts Press Authors
Today, April 27, 2020 marks the day Ingram (the largest book wholesaler) begins to remove books from distribution that do "harm to buyers and affects the reputations of" publishers, libraries, and retailers. That's a pretty broad and generic statement, so what does it actually mean? In the most general sense, it most likely means if … Continue reading Ingram Book Wholesaler’s “Integrity Service Alert” Goes Into Effect Today
Positive book reviews are great for any book, and they are particularly helpful for self-published books, where the quality from book to book can be so disparate that readers often rely upon online reviews from either 3rd party readers or established reviewers to help them make their purchasing decision. Enter Kirkus, Foreword, and Blue Ink, … Continue reading Review Blurbs for Self-Publishing Authors