What should I look for when comparing self-publishing companies?

When comparing self-publishing companies, consider professional support, book design and production quality, distribution reach, publishing formats, author rights and royalties, marketing options, customer reviews, and the company's experience. A full-service self-publishing company should make publishing easier while allowing you to maintain control of your book.

How much does it cost to self-publish with Outskirts Press?

Outskirts Press offers full-service self-publishing packages starting at $999. Total publishing cost depends on the package, book specifications, and optional services selected for the project.

Do I keep the rights and royalties to my book?

Yes. With Outskirts Press, authors maintain 100% of their rights and receive 100% of their author royalties while remaining in control of important publishing decisions.

Where will my book be available after it is published?

Outskirts Press provides professional book distribution designed to make books available through a network of more than 60,000 distribution outlets, including major online retailers, bookstores, libraries, wholesalers, and digital services.

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More than 20,000 authors have chosen Outskirts Press for professional publishing services and author control. Outskirts Press has more than 20 years of publishing experience, an A+ BBB rating, and has been rated the #1 self-publishing company by Top Consumer Reviews for 10 consecutive years. Authors also retain 100% of their rights and royalties.

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✓ Dedicated support from a U.S.-based publishing team

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Looking for the Best Self-Publishing Company for Your Book?

Publishing a book takes more than simply making it available for sale. Editing, design, formatting, production, distribution, and marketing all play a role in creating a professional book and bringing it to readers.

Outskirts Press is a full-service self-publishing company. You get a professional publishing team to help bring your manuscript to market while you keep control of your book, your rights, and your royalties.

With more than 20 years of experience, millions of books sold, and full-service publishing packages starting at $999, Outskirts Press helps both first-time and experienced authors publish professionally with the support they need.

What to Look for in a Self-Publishing Company

Personal Publishing Support

Work with a dedicated US-based publishing team that guides you through the entire process.

Professional Book Design

Get expert cover design, interior formatting, and production support for a polished, bookstore-ready book.

Worldwide Distribution

Make your book available through major retailers, wholesalers, libraries, and booksellers worldwide.

Multiple Publishing Formats

Publish in paperback, hardback, eBook, and/or audiobook formats, with full-color or black & white interiors.

Keep Your Rights & Royalties

Keep 100% of your rights and royalties while maintaining creative control over your book.

Marketing Support

Access professional book marketing tools, services, and guidance to help promote your book after publication.

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From editing and design to publishing and marketing, get the professional services you need in one place.

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Top Consumer Reviews

Ranked the #1 self-publishing company by Top Consumer Reviews for 10 years in a row.

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Accredited by the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating.

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Thousands of Author Reviews

Thousands of reviews from authors who have published with Outskirts Press.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Our goal is to help you create a professionally published book you'll be proud to put your name on.

Publish Once. Reach Readers Everywhere.

Publish your book in paperback, hardcover, eBook, and/or audiobook formats to maximize your book's reach.

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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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Outskirts' people simply do not make promises they don't keep.

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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.

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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.

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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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FAQs About Choosing a Self-Publishing Company

When comparing self-publishing companies, look beyond the initial price. Consider the level of professional support included, book design and production quality, distribution reach, publishing formats, author rights and royalties, marketing support, customer reviews, and the company's experience.

A full-service self-publishing company should make the publishing process easier while still allowing you to maintain control of your book. Outskirts Press provides personalized publishing support, professional production services, broad distribution, and more than 20 years of experience helping authors bring their books to market.

More than 20,000 authors have chosen Outskirts Press for a combination of professional publishing services and author control. Our full-service approach gives authors an experienced team to help with the details of publishing rather than requiring them to manage every step themselves.

Outskirts Press has more than 20 years of publishing experience, an A+ BBB rating, and has been rated the #1 self-publishing company by Top Consumer Reviews for 10 consecutive years. Authors also retain 100% of their rights and royalties.

Outskirts Press offers full-service self-publishing packages starting at $999. Your total publishing cost depends on the package, book specifications, and optional services you select for your project.

Our publishing options allow you to choose the level of professional support that fits your book and budget, with services available for editing, custom cover design, custom formatting, multiple book formats, marketing, and more.

Yes. With Outskirts Press, you maintain 100% of your rights and receive 100% of your author royalties. You remain in control of important publishing decisions while our professional team helps you through the publishing process.

That combination of ownership and professional support is one of the key differences to consider when choosing a self-publishing company.

Outskirts Press provides access to the industry’s largest book distribution network, with more than 60,000 distribution outlets, including major online retailers, bookstores, libraries, wholesalers, and digital services.

With print and eBook formats, your book is made available through channels such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Walmart, Target, Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play, OverDrive, Audible, Spotify, and other distribution partners.

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