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Outskirts Press — Your full-service book publishing partner



Outskirts Press is a full-service self-publishing company that helps authors develop, publish, and market professional, bookstore-quality books. Our comprehensive publishing services include:


  • Custom, professional cover design
  • Expert interior formatting & book layout
  • High-quality printing & production
  • Paperback, hardback, eBook, & audiobook editions
  • Nationwide & worldwide distribution through top retailers
  • Powerful book marketing & promotional services
  • Personal support at every stage of your publishing journey

With Outskirts Press, you get industry-leading publishing expertise at an affordable price—and a trusted partner dedicated to your book’s success.


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About Outskirts Press

Founded in 2002, Outskirts Press is a trusted full-service self-publishing company helping writers worldwide publish professional, bookstore-quality books with global distribution. Our authors retain all rights and royalties while receiving expert support at every stage of the publishing process, from manuscript development and editing to cover design, formatting, and book marketing.

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Outskirts Press publishing company offers worldwide distribution through Ingram, Bowker, Baker & Taylor and retail availability through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Apple Books, Target, Walmart, Audible, Google Play and thousands of other online retailers via our on demand fulfillment service which means your book is never out of stock and you don't have to worry about storing inventory—each book is produced when it’s ordered and shipped directly to the retailer or reader.
Outskirts Press publishing company offers worldwide distribution through Ingram, Bowker, Baker & Taylor and retail availability through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Apple Books, Target, Walmart, Audible, Google Play and thousands of other online retailers via our on demand fulfillment service which means your book is never out of stock and you don't have to worry about storing inventory—each book is produced when it’s ordered and shipped directly to the retailer or reader.

Outskirts Press publishing company offers worldwide distribution through Ingram, Bowker, Baker & Taylor and retail availability through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Apple Books, Target, Walmart, Audible, Google Play and thousands of other online retailers via our on demand fulfillment service which means your book is never out of stock and you don't have to worry about storing inventory—each book is produced when it’s ordered and shipped directly to the retailer or reader.

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Best for novels, memoirs, and most nonfiction books

Flexible publishing packages designed for text-driven books that do not require full-color interior printing.

✓ Paperback, eBook, and hardback options available
✓ Affordable publishing solutions with flexible support levels
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Best for children’s books, cookbooks, art books, and visual titles

Designed for books that rely on vivid interior color, photography, illustrations, and visually rich presentation.

✓ Ideal for image-heavy and premium-format books
✓ Multiple package levels available based on your needs

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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.
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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!
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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