Flexible Ways to Pay

Self-Publishing Payment Plans

Professional publishing can fit your timeline and budget. Choose from flexible payment options designed for authors who are ready to publish now or want more time to pay.

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Choose the Option That Fits Your Goals

Three Ways to Make Publishing More Flexible

Whether you're ready to begin publishing now or want to start paying while you finish your manuscript, choose the payment approach that works best for your timeline.

Pay-As-You-Go Plan

Best for authors who are ready to begin publishing now

Divide your personalized publishing quote into three equal payments while your publishing team works toward specific milestones.

Your total publishing cost is divided into three equal payments
Payments are due at 30-day intervals
Publishing begins after your first payment is received and your publishing agreement is signed
Your publishing team completes designated milestones during each payment interval
No interest or additional payment plan fees
Payments must be made by check or money order
Payments are nonrefundable with this plan

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Monthly Payment Plan

Best for authors who want more time to pay

Start paying toward your personalized publishing package now and begin the publishing process once your balance is paid in full.

Work with your Publishing Consultant to establish a payment plan that fits your timeline and budget
Minimum monthly payment of $100
No interest is charged
Payments are fully refundable
Publishing begins once your publishing package and selected options are paid in full
No additional payment plan fee unless you choose to pay by check, which carries a $5 fee per payment

Pay While You Prepare

PayPal Credit

Third-party financing with the ability to begin publishing immediately

Prefer to finance your publishing services separately? Authors approved for PayPal Credit can use PayPal Credit when paying for their personalized publishing services.

Your Publishing Consultant adds your personalized publishing services to your cart
Apply for PayPal Credit through your PayPal account
Receive a credit decision from PayPal
Once payment is completed, your publishing process can move forward immediately

PayPal Credit is offered by PayPal and is subject to PayPal's approval, terms, rates and conditions.

Publishing Support That Works With Your Goals

Personalized Quote Your Publishing Consultant can help determine the publishing services appropriate for your book.

Flexible Ways to Pay Choose a payment approach based on when you're ready to begin publishing and how you prefer to pay.

Personal Guidance Your Publishing Consultant can explain the options and help you understand which plans are available.

Not Sure Which Payment Option Is Right for You?

Schedule a free publishing consultation to discuss your book, publishing goals, and available payment options. Your Publishing Consultant can also prepare a personalized publishing quote for your book.

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FAQ About Publishing Payment Plans

Learn more about Outskirts Press payment options and when your professional publishing services can begin.

Does Outskirts Press offer payment plans for self-publishing? +

Yes. Outskirts Press offers flexible payment options for authors purchasing professional publishing services. Depending on when you are ready to begin publishing, you may choose the Pay-As-You-Go Plan or Monthly Payment Plan. PayPal Credit is also available as a third-party financing option for eligible customers.

Can I start publishing my book before I have paid the full amount? +

With the Pay-As-You-Go Plan, your publishing team can begin working on your book after your first payment has been received and your publishing agreement has been signed. Your total publishing cost is divided into three equal payments due at 30-day intervals, with publishing milestones completed during each payment period.

Can I make monthly payments while I am still writing my book? +

Yes. The Monthly Payment Plan can be a good option if you are still preparing your manuscript but want to begin paying toward your publishing services. Minimum monthly payments are $100. Your publishing process begins after your publishing package and selected options have been paid in full.

Does Outskirts Press charge interest on its payment plans? +

No interest is charged on the Outskirts Press Pay-As-You-Go Plan or Monthly Payment Plan. The Monthly Payment Plan has no additional payment plan fee unless you choose to pay by check, in which case a $5 fee is charged per payment. PayPal Credit is a separate third-party financing option and is subject to PayPal's approval, rates, terms and conditions.

Are payments refundable if I use a publishing payment plan? +

Refundability depends on the payment plan you choose. Payments made under the Monthly Payment Plan are fully refundable. Payments made under the Pay-As-You-Go Plan are nonrefundable.

Can payment plans be combined with Outskirts Press promotions? +

No. Outskirts Press payment plans cannot be combined with monthly promotions. Your Publishing Consultant can explain the available payment options and prepare a personalized publishing quote based on your book and publishing goals.

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