Worldwide Book Distribution Channels
How and where your book will be distributed
How Your Book Reaches Readers
The Power of Worldwide Distribution
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Once your book (paperback/hardback) is published with Outskirts Press, it is distributed through the world's largest wholesale distributors (like Ingram, Bowker and Baker & Taylor) to over 60,000 retailers worldwide (like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Powells, and thousands of others).
If your book has a Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN), it will also be distributed to thousands of libraries through distributors like Baker & Taylor.
If your book is Christian-focused you will also have distribution to Christian bookstores through Spring Arbor.
Through our Global Connect program, international bookstore and retail orders are filled through print facilities as close to their location as possible—to keep shipping costs low, and allow your book to have global reach. We partner with print facilities in Australia, Brazil, China, England, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, South Africa, Southeast Asia and Spain.
How Your eBook Reaches Readers
Publish Once, Distribute Everywhere
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Once your eBook is published with Outskirts Press, it is distributed through the world's largest eBook distributors (like Ingram, OverDrive, ProQuest Ebook Central, and others) to dozens of eBook retailers worldwide (like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Google Play, and many others)—Over 450 retail & library channels around the world.
Your book will also be available to libraries around the world through services like Libby, Follett, Hoopla, Bibliotheca and others. YES, you receive royalties when a library subscribes to carry your eBook. 
How Your Audiobook Reaches Readers
Publish Once, Distribute Everywhere
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Once your audiobook is published with Outskirts Press, it is distributed through the world's largest eBook distributors (like Findaway, OverDrive, Hoopla, and others) to dozens of audiobook retailers worldwide (like Audible, Apple Books, Google Play, and many others)—Over 450 retail & library channels around the world.
Your book will also be available to libraries around the world through services like OverDrive, Hoopla, Findaway and others. YES, you receive royalties when a library subscribes to carry your eBook. 
10 Ways Digital Distribution Helps Authors
Global Reach
eBooks and audiobooks can be distributed and accessed by readers everywhere. This global reach allows authors to reach a vast and diverse audience, transcending geographical boundaries.
Instant Access
Readers can purchase and download eBooks and audiobooks instantly, providing immediate access to the content. This convenience is highly valued by consumers, as they don't have to wait for physical copies to be shipped or become available in stores.
Lower Production Costs
Producing and distributing digital books is generally more cost-effective than traditional print publishing. There are no printing, shipping, or warehousing costs associated with ebooks and audiobooks.
Easier Updates and Revisions
Authors and publishers can easily update or revise digital books, ensuring that readers always have access to the latest content. This is particularly beneficial for textbooks, reference materials, and works that require periodic updates.
Environmental Impact
Digital distribution reduces the environmental impact associated with traditional print publishing, such as paper production and transportation. It aligns with eco-friendly practices and sustainability.
Greater Control
Authors and publishers have more control over pricing, distribution, and marketing strategies for digital books. They can experiment with pricing models, run promotions, and make real-time adjustments.
Accessibility
eBooks and audiobooks can be made more accessible to people with disabilities through features like text-to-speech, adjustable fonts, and screen reader compatibility. This helps publishers and authors reach a broader audience.
Variety of Platforms
Authors and publishers can choose from a wide range of platforms and retailers to distribute their digital books, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play Books, Audible, and more. This diversity of distribution channels increases exposure to potential readers.
Speed to Market
Digital distribution allows authors to publish their work quickly, often within a matter of weeks.
Long-Term Availability
eBooks and audiobooks that are digitally distributed on-demand can remain available for an extended period at a nominal cost, even if they are not bestsellers.
Not surprisingly, many of these advantages are also shared by physical print-on-demand books.
The Power of Print-on-Demand Order Fulfillment
Print-on-demand distribution for print books from Outskirts Press 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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