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Economy Black & White Publishing (with Color Cover)

The Economy Publishing Package for authors self-publishing a black & white book. As an industry-leading self-publisher, Outskirts Press can help you self-publish your book today.

$999

Quantity: 1

Essential paperback publishing with professional design and worldwide distribution.

Start publishing with the essential services you need to turn your manuscript into a professionally published 6 x 9 paperback.

Paperback Publishing
Professional print edition
Professional Book Design
Cover & interior
Worldwide Distribution
60,000+ retail channels
Print on Demand
Books printed as ordered
U.S.-Based Support
Publishing support via email

Does your book include color illustrations, photographs, charts, or other color content? Our Full-Color Publishing Package provides professional full-color printing while offering the same comprehensive publishing support.

Professional Paperback Publishing at an Affordable Price

Paperback Publishing
Professionally designed 6×9 paperback with print-on-demand fulfillment.
Worldwide Distribution
Reach readers through more than 60,000 booksellers and retailers.
Professional Book Design
Professional cover design and interior layout suited to your book.
Marketing Included
Essential book marketing resources and a Self-Guided Book Marketing Plan.

Want More From Your Publishing Package?

MORE Format Choices | MORE Images | MORE Author Copies
MORE Marketing Support | PLUS an eBook Edition

Plus, take advantage of our current Ultimate publishing promotion.

Explore Ultimate Black & White Publishing ›

Promotion applies to the Ultimate Publishing Package.

Economy Black & White Publishing Included Features
Explore the professional publishing services and features included with Economy.
Professional Book Publishing & Design
Paperback Publishing
Professionally publish your book in paperback format.
Customizable Cover Design
Professional cover design customized for your book.
Interior Book Formatting
Interior book layout designed for readability and a polished look.
Up to 5 Image Insertions
Include up to 5 of your own photographs, illustrations, charts, or other images in your book's interior.
1 Format Available
Economy Black & White Publishing Package Book Format

The Economy Black & White Publishing Package includes a 6×9 perfect-bound paperback with your choice of white or crème 50# paper and a full-color glossy cover printed on 80# paper.

We do not offer comb or spiral bindings.

Looking for More Book Format Options?

Basic Black & White expands your choices to 8 format combinations and 4 trim sizes:
5×8 | 5.5×8.5 | 6×9 | 6.14×9.21.
All four sizes are available in paperback and casebound hardback.

Ultimate Black & White offers 58 format combinations and 7 trim sizes:
4×7 | 5×8 | 5.5×8.5 | 6×9 | 6.14×9.21 | 7×10 | 8.5×11.

  • All 7 Ultimate trim sizes are available in paperback.
  • Casebound hardbacks are available in all Ultimate trim sizes except 4×7.
  • Dust-jacket hardbacks are available in 5×8 | 5.5×8.5 | 6×9 | 6.14×9.21 with Ultimate.
  • Ultimate includes both white and crème paper choices, subject to format availability.

Page count: 18 to 1,200 pages, depending on format.

Want more format choices? Basic offers 8 format combinations and 4 book sizes, while Ultimate offers 58 format combinations and 7 book sizes.
ISBN Assignment
A unique ISBN is assigned to each published format of your book.
Email-Based Author Support
Receive U.S.-based publishing guidance and support by email as you move through the publishing process.
Digital Proof & Revisions
Review a digital online proof of your book with one set of interior and cover proof revisions included.
Your Free Author Copy
Receive 1 paperback copy of your published book with free shipping in the continental United States, plus access to book-order volume discounts for additional copies.
Essential Book Marketing Resources Included
Economy includes a Self-Guided Book Marketing Plan and practical resources to help you promote your book.
Self-Guided Book Marketing Plan
Customizable Book Sales Sheet (One-Sheet)
Customizable Standard Press Release
Social Media Set-Up Guide
Book Marketing COACH
Book Marketing RoadMap
Bowker Books-in-Print Listing
Digital Book Launch Kit
Digital Book Launch Kit and Book Marketing Guide included with the Economy publishing package
For authors who want additional promotional support, Outskirts Press offers even more free book marketing resources and optional professional book marketing services.
Worldwide Distribution & Order Fulfillment
Make your paperback available to readers around the world.
60,000+ Booksellers & Retailers
Paperback distribution through more than 60,000 booksellers and retailers .
Print-on-Demand Fulfillment
Your book is printed when ordered and shipped directly to the retailer or buyer, so you don't have to maintain your own inventory.
Outskirts Press Bookstore
Your book receives an Outskirts Press bookstore sales page that you can update and personalize through your Author Center.
Outskirts Press worldwide book distribution channels
Start Publishing with Economy
Get professional paperback design and publishing, worldwide distribution, author support, and essential marketing resources in an affordable publishing package.
Customize Your Economy Publishing Package
Customize your publishing experience with additional professional book enhancement and marketing services.
Expedited Service from Outskirts Press
Need Your Book Faster?
Go to the head of the line with Expedited Service .
Still Have Questions About Economy?
Talk one-on-one with a Publishing Consultant about your book, your goals, and whether Economy Black & White is the right publishing package for you.
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