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Full-Color Publishing Packages

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Which Full-Color Publishing Package Is Right for Your Book?

Some books depend on color to tell their story. Children's books, cookbooks, photography books, art books, educational titles and other highly visual books can benefit from a professionally produced full-color interior.

Outskirts Press offers three flexible Full-Color Publishing Packages, giving you different levels of format flexibility, author support and marketing resources while providing the professional services needed to prepare your book for publication.

Your book always remains your book. You'll maintain 100% of your publishing rights and receive 100% of your net profits when you publish with Outskirts Press.

Choose the Support That's Right for You

Start with the amount of format flexibility, personal support and marketing guidance you want. You can compare all the package details farther down the page.

Basic Full-Color Publishing Package

Basic Publishing

$1699
Best for: Authors who want professional full-color book design, publishing and distribution with a good selection of book sizes and print options at a lower investment.
  • Full-color paperback edition included
  • 8 available format combinations
  • 4 available book sizes
  • 6 free author copies
  • 15 interior image insertions
  • One-on-one author support
  • Core book marketing resources
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Economy Full-Color Publishing Package

Economy Publishing

$999
Best for: Authors looking for a streamlined and affordable way to professionally publish a full-color book in a standard 8.5 × 8.5 format.
  • Full-color paperback edition included
  • 8.5 × 8.5 book size
  • Standard full-color print quality
  • 1 free author copy
  • 5 interior image insertions
  • Limited one-on-one author support
  • Core book marketing resources
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Not Sure Which Package Fits Your Book?

A Publishing Consultant can learn about your manuscript, color requirements, desired book size, goals and budget and help you determine which Full-Color Publishing Package makes the most sense for you.

Professional Publishing Essentials Included

Every Full-Color Publishing Package provides the professional foundation needed to transform your manuscript and images into a professionally published book.

Professional Cover Design

Your book receives a professionally designed full-color cover created to complement your book.

Professional Interior Design

Your text and full-color interior are professionally formatted and prepared for publication.

Interior Image Placement

Professional placement of interior images is included with every Full-Color Publishing Package.

Digital Online Proof

Review your professionally prepared book before it is approved for publication.

Revision Opportunity

One set of revisions is included so you can make adjustments during production.

ISBN Assignment

Your published book receives an ISBN for professional identification and distribution.

Marketing Resources

Every package includes a Book Marketing COACH, Book Sales Sheet, standard press release and Book Launch Kit.

Books-in-Print Listing

Your book receives a Bowker Books-in-Print listing to support professional book-industry visibility.

THE ULTIMATE DIFFERENCE

Want Maximum Flexibility for Your Full-Color Book?

Ultimate Full-Color Publishing gives visual books the greatest range of production choices while adding multiple editions and expanded marketing guidance.

80 Format Combinations Choose among 9 book sizes, 2 print qualities and glossy or matte cover finishes.
Multiple Editions Paperback and eBook editions are included, with a hardback edition also available.
Marketing Consultation Receive a 30-minute marketing consultation with marketing plan development.
Marketing RoadMap Get additional direction for promoting your book after publication.
12-Month Marketing Calendar Follow a year-long schedule of book-marketing opportunities and ideas.
Social Media Set-up Guide Get guidance for establishing a social presence that supports your author platform.

Compare the Packages

Here's a closer look at what's included with each Full-Color Publishing Package.

Publishing Feature Ultimate Basic Economy
Paperback Edition Included
eBook Edition Included
Hardback Edition Available
Free Author Copies 10 6 1
Formats Available 80
9 book sizes, 2 print qualities, glossy or matte cover
8
4 book sizes, 2 print qualities, glossy cover
1
8.5 × 8.5, standard print quality, glossy cover
Interior Image Insertions 20 15 5
Professionally Designed Book Cover
Professionally Designed Interior Book Layout
Digital Online Proof
1 Set of Revisions
One-on-One Author Support Limited
ISBN Assignment
Book Order Volume Discounts
Book Marketing COACH
Book Sales Sheet
Standard Press Release
Bowker Books-in-Print Listing
Book Launch Kit
30-Minute Marketing Consultation & Marketing Plan Development
Social Media Set-up Guide
12-Month Book Marketing Calendar
Book Marketing RoadMap
BUILT TO REACH READERS

Worldwide Distribution & Order Fulfillment

Publishing your book is only the beginning. Outskirts Press helps make your book available through the channels readers, booksellers and libraries already use.

60,000+ retailers & libraries Paperback distribution through an extensive worldwide network.
450+ digital channels eBook distribution through retail, subscription and library channels.
Print-on-demand fulfillment Books are printed when ordered, so you don't have to store inventory.
Your own bookstore sales page Personalize and update your Outskirts Press bookstore page through your Author Center.
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Worldwide book distribution through Outskirts Press

Make Your Publishing Package Your Own

Need something beyond what's included? Add professional publishing enhancements based on the unique needs of your manuscript.

Still Not Sure Which Full-Color Package to Choose?

Tell us about your book, its color and image requirements and what you hope to accomplish. A Publishing Consultant can help you compare your options and identify the publishing path that fits your manuscript, priorities and budget.

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