Accelerated Publishing for Authors on a Deadline

Self-publishing gives you control over your book — including your timeline. While much of the process depends on author responsiveness, Expedited Service ensures your project receives priority handling during all production stages.

Standard Production Timeline — Most books are published within 10–13 weeks after final production approval.

With Expedited Service — In most cases, this timeline can be reduced to approximately 7–10 weeks. Sometimes less.

Because authors control proof review time and optional services like editing may affect scheduling, timelines cannot be guaranteed. However, Expedited Service ensures your project receives priority attention throughout production.

A proactive author who responds quickly to proofs and communications is the single most important factor in achieving a fast publication.

Some expedited projects have moved from production approval to publication in under four weeks — though results vary depending on project complexity and author responsiveness.

Important Notes

• Expedited Service prioritizes Outskirts Press’s production tasks.
• Author response times directly impact overall speed.
• Optional services may extend the timeline.
• Because Expedited Service begins immediately upon purchase, this fee is non-refundable.

When Should You Choose Expedited Service?

Select this option if:

• You have a firm publication date in mind
• Your book launch is already scheduled
• You are working within a seasonal marketing window
• You simply want your book available as quickly as possible

If you are unsure whether your deadline is realistic, your Author Rep can help evaluate your target date.