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As a full-service self-publishing company, Outskirts Press has been helping authors successfully publish high-quality, award-winning books in all genres for over 20 years and we stand behind our book production and design services with the best guarantee in the self-publishing industry.
Outskirts Press is how you self-publish a book when you want to maintain control over every aspect of your published book — from how it looks, to how much it costs.
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Outskirts Press is the #1-rated self-publishing company by Top Consumer Reviews—10 years in a row for trusted, full-service author support. "When it comes to reputation, Outskirts Press has been at the top of our list for years...a trusted one-stop shop for print and eBook publishing, marketing tools and more."— Top Consumer Reviews
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The first step in self-publishing is preparing your manuscript and deciding how much help you want throughout the process. Many authors look for a clear guide to self-publishing because editing, design, formatting, and distribution all require different skills. With Outskirts Press, you simply submit your manuscript and our team guides you through each stage, making the entire process organized and manageable.
To publish your book, you’ll format your manuscript for print and digital versions, create or commission a cover design and interior layout, assign an ISBN, and find a wholesaler to distribute your book through major retailers. Outskirts Press handles all of these steps for you while you stay in control of your creative decisions. This gives you the benefits of professional publishing without needing to learn every technical detail on your own.
Self-publishing doesn’t have to mean doing everything alone. Outskirts Press is a full-service self-publishing partner that manages editing, design, formatting, printing, and distribution on your behalf. Authors who search for “how can I self publish my book” often choose our guided approach because it provides professional results with far less stress, confusion, and trial-and-error.
The typical steps include editing, interior formatting, cover design, ISBN assignment, printing, and retail distribution. While many authors try to follow guides to self-publishing a book, these steps can be time-consuming to learn. Outskirts Press simplifies the process by completing each step with experienced professionals while keeping you involved in all creative decisions.
If you want to publish your own book and maintain full ownership, self-publishing is the best path. Outskirts Press gives you complete creative control and 100% of your rights, while still providing a supported process and professional-level production. You choose the direction of your book—we handle the technical and production work.
Memoirs and nonfiction books require careful editing, clear structure, and thoughtful design. Outskirts Press provides specialized guidance for authors publishing memoirs, self-help books, business books, and other nonfiction genres. Whether you're learning how to publish a memoir or how to publish a nonfiction book, our team helps ensure your message is presented professionally and clearly.
You become a self-published author by completing your manuscript and choosing a publishing partner who can support you through the editing, design, printing, and distribution process. Outskirts Press makes this journey straightforward with step-by-step guidance, an easy online portal, and a dedicated team that helps you publish confidently and professionally.
Our self-publishing process includes submitting your manuscript, working with our team on editing and design, reviewing proofs, approving your final files, and releasing your book worldwide. Each stage is supported, clear, and designed to make the self-publishing process simple—even if this is your first book.
Many authors feel overwhelmed when starting to research how to publish a book. Outskirts Press offers a guided, full-service solution that removes the guesswork. Instead of piecing together steps from different guides and tutorials, you work with an experienced team that handles the complexities and helps you publish your book with confidence.
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