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Premium Publishing & Marketing Suites

For Children's Books with Full-Color Interiors

A premium, all-inclusive publishing path for children's book authors who want professional full-color publishing and marketing services bundled together with expert support built in.

Choose the suite that fits your illustration needs and move forward with a streamlined publishing experience that includes professional editing, custom book design, full-color publishing, and children's book marketing support.

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Get professional publishing and marketing services in one bundled path instead of piecing everything together separately.

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Both suites provide a comprehensive children's publishing and marketing experience. Choose based on whether you need custom illustrations created for your book or already have your artwork.

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A premium children's publishing and marketing suite that includes 10 professionally created custom illustrations to help bring your characters, scenes, and story to life.

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A premium children's publishing and marketing suite for authors who already have illustrations and are ready to bring their artwork and story together in a professional book.

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From Manuscript to Published Book

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From picture books and illustrated stories to educational and juvenile titles, we help authors professionally publish full-color children’s books with custom illustrations or their own artwork.

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Author Experiences

Why Authors Trust Our Full-Service Publishing

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The People in the Sky was my 10th book with Outskirts Press. As expected, everything went smoothly and quickly, resulting in another beautiful book. Outskirts Press is everything you want in a self-publisher and more.
Jim Black
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“Outskirts: Honest, Dependable”
Outskirts' people simply do not make promises they don't keep.
Bill Monahan
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Always professional and friendly. Quick response to email and complete explanation of any and all of my questions.
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I am extremely grateful to everyone at Outskirts Press. My team was great, I could not have asked for anyone more knowledgeable, efficient or patient.
Dr. Mitra
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“A Great Publishing Experience”
My contact person kept me well informed during the publication progress. The online platform was easy to use and the finished book was superb! Kudos to Outskirts Press!
Dr. Robert Gibson Corder, Ph.D.
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“An Honest Publisher in an Industry Filled with Scams”
Outskirts Press creates beautiful physical books and makes them available everywhere. They also offer a variety of other services, including many around book marketing.
Richard A. Noble
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“Above and Beyond”
The service exceeded all of my expectations. Everyone was knowledgeable, offered valuable advice and guidance, and was always willing to assist and answer questions. Throughout the process, I felt fully supported and never alone.
Daniel Clark
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“Outskirts is Top of the Line”
The entire staff is friendly, responsive, and provides timely feedback. They make the cost of producing a professionally published book more than reasonable. I will definitely return to Outskirts Press for my next book.
Carol Pettus
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Prompt replies to all my emails was much appreciated. This was my 3rd book with Outskirts and I was very satisfied with the finished product.
Jim Bark
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“Exemplary Service Provided to 1st Time-Author”
Outskirts Press supported me at every stage of the publishing process, clearly explaining each step along the way. As a first-time author, I now feel fully prepared to market my book.
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