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Is self-publishing the right path for your book?
If you’ve looked into self-publishing and indie publishing you know you have two paths you could take—learn the ins and outs of ISBNs, barcodes, book layout, editing, cover design, distribution, etc. OR select a trusted publishing company to do all the work for you. That’s where Outskirts Press comes in. We do all the work to publish your book in just weeks, so you can get to the fun part—being a published author and sharing your book with the world!
Our simple self-publishing process has turned thousands of writers just like you into published authors. And our print-on-demand distribution service means your book is never out of stock and you don‘t have to worry about storing inventory—each book is printed when it’s ordered and shipped directly to the retailer or reader. Better for you, better for your book, better for the planet—everyone wins!
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From the beginning, and throughout the process of publishing my first book, I felt that I was in the hands of a pro. Dana always took the time to answer my questions in detail and swiftly, and if she didn't have 100% confidence, she researched the question and got back to me. I was very pleased with her and I am also thankful that I was paired with her as an Author Rep.
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— Esther A. Ota, author of Children: My Heritage - A Testimony
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— Nancy L. Regas, author of The Art of Being a School Counselor
What a blockbuster learning experience I had being a part of self publishing with Outskirts Press! I felt empowered to the next challenge by both Allison and Dana. Their professional guidance and clear instructions when I needed help was crucial to feeling I could tackle the next step. I look forward to the experience with the marketing team. Thanks, Outskirts Press.
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