Black & White Publishing
A popular and economical choice for text-focused nonfiction, business books, self-help, history, reference books, and many other subjects.
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Nonfiction Book Publishing
Publish Your Nonfiction Book. Share What You Know.
Turn your nonfiction manuscript into a professionally published book with expert book design, editing, multiple formats, worldwide distribution, and personalized publishing support while keeping 100% of your rights and royalties.
Professional Nonfiction Publishing
Give Your Ideas the Professional Presentation They Deserve
Whether you're sharing expertise, explaining a subject, documenting history, or helping readers solve a problem, professional publishing helps your nonfiction book communicate with clarity and credibility.
Professional Book Production
Present your ideas with professional cover design, interior formatting, editing options, and production support.
Multiple Book Formats
Publish in paperback and hardback, with eBook and audiobook options available to reach readers in the formats they prefer.
Worldwide Distribution
Make your book available through an extensive network of online retailers, wholesalers, and distribution channels.
Your Book, Your Rights
Keep 100% of your rights and royalties while receiving personalized support throughout the publishing process.
Nonfiction of Every Kind
Whatever Your Subject, There's a Publishing Path for Your Book
From business, health, and history to technology, travel, relationships, education, and specialized subjects, nonfiction takes many forms. Explore publishing resources for popular categories or discover the professional services available for your unique book.
Self-Help & Personal Growth
Share practical guidance, strategies, and insights that help readers make meaningful changes.
Business & Leadership
Publish professional expertise, leadership principles, entrepreneurship advice, and industry knowledge.
Health, Wellness & Sports
Publish books about health, medicine, wellness, fitness, sports, and healthier living.
History, Politics & Military
Document history, political perspectives, military experiences, research, and important events.
Academic & Educational
Create academic, instructional, reference, and educational books designed to inform and teach.
Science & Technology
Explain research, discoveries, technology, and complex ideas for specialized or general audiences.
Family, Home & Lifestyle
Publish practical books about parenting, relationships, hobbies, home, and everyday life.
Travel & Regional Interest
Share destinations, local history, travel experiences, regional culture, and specialized guides.
Choose Your Publishing Path
Nonfiction Book Publishing Options
Choose black & white or full-color publishing based on your manuscript, illustrations, photography, charts, and other visual content.
Full-Color Publishing
Ideal when photographs, illustrations, charts, diagrams, artwork, or other visual elements are an important part of the reader experience.
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Want Publishing and Marketing Bundled Together?
The Non-Fiction One-Click Suite combines professional book publishing with marketing services selected for nonfiction authors in one comprehensive package.
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Formats for Your Book
Publish Your Nonfiction Book in the Formats Readers Want
Choose from popular nonfiction trim sizes and paperback and hardback options, then expand your reach with professionally published eBook and audiobook editions.
Designed for Your Content
Professional Layout & Design for Nonfiction Books
Nonfiction interiors often need more than straightforward text formatting. Professional layout helps organize information clearly and gives complex content a polished, cohesive presentation.
Make Complex Information Easy to Read
If your book includes photos, charts, graphs, call-out boxes, illustrations, lists, or other graphic elements, thoughtful interior design can make an important difference in the reader experience.
Outskirts Press offers multiple levels of professional book layout and design so your interior can be tailored to your subject, content, and presentation goals.
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Free Nonfiction Publishing Resource
Get Your Free Publishing Kit
Start planning your book with helpful information about professional self-publishing, book production, distribution, and marketing.
Customize Your Publishing Plan
Professional Services for Your Nonfiction Book
Add the professional publishing and marketing services that best support your content, audience, and publishing goals.
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Award-Winning Nonfiction Books
Nonfiction authors published by Outskirts Press have earned awards and recognition across self-help, health, history, business, science, lifestyle, and other nonfiction subjects.
From Nonfiction Authors
Authors Share Their Publishing Experience
Hear from nonfiction authors who have returned to Outskirts Press to publish multiple books.
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Author of 2 Award-Winning Self-Help Books
“I chose Outskirts for my 1st book, My Dog is More Enlightened Than I Am because I loved how they package everything at a set price and makes it easy for their first time authors. When publishing my 2nd book, My Dog is My Relationship Coach, there wasn't a question that I would use them again. The communication and expertise from editors, designers, and marketing is priceless!”
Maureen Scanlon
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Author of 2 Nonfiction Books
“One-Click publishing was just right for me! The ‘process’ pushed me to finish my book and get it published! The editors showed me that I was rusty. They were great and really improved my final product. All involved, from the cover design to editing to marketing were amazing!”
John Timmerman
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Why Authors Trust Our Full-Service Publishing
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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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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.