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Outskirts Press Voted #1 in Self-Publishing by Top Consumer Reviews — 10 Years in a Row
For the tenth consecutive year, independent review site Top Consumer Reviews has ranked Outskirts Press #1 among self-publishing services.
The recognition reflects Outskirts Press' comprehensive publishing services, personalized author support, flexible publishing options, and author-friendly approach to professional self-publishing.
For authors deciding how and where to publish, a decade at the top of an independent review site's rankings offers another reason to consider Outskirts Press for bringing a book to market.
They would probably speak the brutal truth- “Where’s the DAMN bottle?” to “Wipe my ASS!”
Potty Mouths: The shit I would say if I could talk is not your ordinary children’s book. It is a laugh-out-loud look at early parenthood through the most chaotic narrator imaginable – a newborn with zero filter and a full arsenal of profanity. This adult-humor picture book flips the script on traditional baby stories, delivering sharp satire, raw honesty, and the kind of exaggerated inner monologue every exhausted parent has secretly imagined.
Packed with outrageous baby commentary, over-the-top rants, and brutally funny observations about feeding, crying, sleeping, and surviving the newborn stage, Potty Mouths blends parenting humor, satire, and illustrated comedy into a fast, punchy read. Each page channels the voice of a tiny tyrant who’s hungry, confused, overstimulated, and absolutely done with everyone’s nonsense – making it perfect for parents who appreciate bold jokes and aren’t afraid of a little (okay, a lot of) profanity.
This book isn’t for kids – it’s for the grown-ups who need a break, a laugh, and a reminder that parenting is messy, ridiculous, and sometimes best handled with humor.
If you’ve ever wondered what your baby really thinks, this book gives you the unfiltered version – and it’s gloriously chaotic.
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National Nonfiction Day recognizes books that explain, teach, document, question, and preserve real experience. For independent authors, nonfiction offers a direct way to share knowledge with readers who are actively looking for an answer, a method, a history, or a new perspective.
A useful nonfiction manuscript combines authority with accessibility. Readers need to understand why the subject matters, trust the author’s handling of the material, and find the information easy to navigate. That requires careful organization before publication and a clear plan for design, distribution, and marketing afterward.
Define the Reader’s Main Need Begin by stating the central promise of the book in one sentence. What will readers understand, do, or see differently after finishing it? A focused promise helps an author decide what belongs in the manuscript and what should be removed, saved for another project, or offered as supplemental material.
The intended audience should be equally specific. A business guide for first-time managers needs different examples and terminology from a book written for experienced executives. A local history aimed at residents may provide more background than one written for specialists. Knowing the reader shapes tone, chapter order, definitions, and the amount of supporting evidence required.
Build a Structure Readers Can Follow Nonfiction readers often move through a book selectively. Clear chapter titles, descriptive subheadings, consistent terminology, and a logical sequence help them locate and apply information. Each chapter should have a distinct purpose and should advance the book’s main promise rather than repeating it in new words.
Consider the most useful organizing principle for the subject. A process may work best in sequential steps, a history in chronological order, and a reference book by topic. Memoir-based nonfiction may follow a narrative arc while pausing to explain broader lessons. The right structure reduces reader effort and makes the author’s expertise easier to recognize.
Strengthen Accuracy and Credibility Review every factual claim, quotation, name, date, and source before the manuscript enters production. Keep a consistent citation method when the subject calls for notes or a bibliography. Obtain permission for copyrighted material when necessary, and distinguish personal experience from conclusions that require broader evidence. Professional editing is valuable because it addresses both clarity and consistency. An editor can identify gaps in explanation, abrupt transitions, repeated points, and language that assumes too much background knowledge. Copyediting can then correct grammar, usage, and style so the reader can focus on the content.
Package the Book for Its Market Nonfiction cover design should communicate the subject and level of authority without becoming crowded. The title, subtitle, and back-cover description must work together to tell potential readers what the book is about and why it is relevant to them. Interior design should support tables, lists, notes, images, and other elements without disrupting the reading flow.
Marketing begins with the same reader need that shaped the manuscript. Articles, interviews, workshops, newsletters, and short educational posts can each demonstrate the book’s value. An author does not need to explain the entire book in every message. A focused insight can lead an interested reader to the fuller treatment in the book.
Use a One Click Package to Coordinate Publication A nonfiction project may require editing, custom design, multiple formats, distribution, and targeted marketing support. Coordinating those services individually can be time-consuming, especially for an author publishing for the first time.
Outskirts Press offers a One Click Nonfiction Publishing package within its black-and-white publishing and marketing suites. The bundled path is intended to organize professional services around nonfiction authors so they can move from manuscript to publication with a clearer process. Review the current inclusions and confirm that the package fits your book’s length, images, research apparatus, format, and promotional goals.
The best publishing choice is the one that fits the manuscript and the author’s objectives. Prepare a list of must-have features and questions before speaking with a consultant. That preparation makes it easier to compare options and understand where additional services may be useful.
Make the Book Useful for the Long Term National Nonfiction Day is an ideal time to evaluate whether your manuscript is ready to serve its reader. Clarify the promise, test the structure, verify the facts, and plan how the finished book will reach the people who need it. These steps build trust, and trust is central to a lasting nonfiction author platform.
A carefully produced nonfiction book can support speaking, teaching, consulting, community work, or a broader catalog of related titles. When the book remains focused on a real reader need and is supported by a professional publishing plan, it can continue creating value well beyond its release date.
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