Black & White Publishing
The most popular choice for science fiction novels, space operas, dystopian fiction, cyberpunk, time-travel stories, and other text-focused books.
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Science Fiction Book Publishing
Publish Your Science Fiction Novel. Bring New Worlds to Readers.
Turn your science fiction 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 Science Fiction Publishing
Give Your Science Fiction Novel the Professional Presentation It Deserves
For more than 20 years, Outskirts Press has helped fiction authors transform imaginative manuscripts into professionally designed, published books ready to reach readers.
Professional Book Production
Create a polished science fiction book with professional cover design, interior formatting, editing options, and production support.
Worldwide Distribution
Make your book available through major retail, wholesale, digital, audiobook, and library distribution channels.
Your Story, Your Rights
Maintain control over your publishing choices while keeping 100% of your rights and royalties.
Science Fiction of Every Kind
Publish Imaginative Stories Across Popular Sci-Fi Subgenres
From journeys across distant galaxies to stories shaped by technology, alternate realities, and the future of humanity, your science fiction subgenre helps shape your cover, positioning, marketing, and the way readers discover your book.
Space Opera
Hard Science Fiction
Space Exploration
Time Travel
Cyberpunk
Alien Contact
Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic
Steampunk & Technology
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Science Fiction Book Publishing Options
Most science fiction novels use a traditional black and white interior, but full-color publishing is also available for books that incorporate illustrations, maps, diagrams, photography, or other visual elements.
Full-Color Publishing
Ideal for science fiction books where illustrations, maps, 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 Fiction One-Click Suite combines professional book publishing with fiction-focused marketing services that can support science fiction authors in one comprehensive package.
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Formats for Your Science Fiction Book
Publish Your Science Fiction Book in the Formats Readers Want
Choose from popular novel trim sizes and paperback and hardback options, then expand your reach with professionally published eBook and audiobook editions.
Free Science Fiction Publishing Resource
Get Your Free Fiction Publishing Tip Sheet
Get helpful publishing tips delivered instantly and learn more about preparing your science fiction manuscript for professional publication.
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Professional Services for Your Science Fiction Book
Add the professional publishing and marketing services that best support your manuscript, subgenre, audience, and publishing goals.
From Science Fiction Authors
Authors Share Their Publishing Experience
Hear from authors who have trusted Outskirts Press to help professionally publish their science fiction.
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Science Fiction Author
“Six books, I have nothing but praise for the Outskirts Press team. They are simply the best in the business. Everything is up front. There are no hidden surprises. They are superb professionals who deliver exactly what they promise.”
Jago Muir
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Published Science Fiction Author
“I joined the Outskirts Press family years ago and with 8 books published, there is no slowing me down. They offer everything one needs to be successful. The team is extremely professional and dedicated to making you succeed.”
Jeffrey D. Barbieri
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Bring your imagined worlds to readers with professional publishing support designed to help your book look its best and reach its audience.
Author Experiences
Why Authors Trust Our Full-Service Publishing
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“Simply the Best”
The People in the Sky was my 10th book with Outskirts Press. As expected, everything went smoothly and quickly, resulting in another beautiful book. Outskirts Press is everything you want in a self-publisher and more.
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“Outskirts: Honest, Dependable”
Outskirts' people simply do not make promises they don't keep.
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“Completely Satisfied.”
Always professional and friendly. Quick response to email and complete explanation of any and all of my questions.
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“Outskirts Delivers Excellence!”
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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“A Great Publishing Experience”
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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“An Honest Publisher in an Industry Filled with Scams”
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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“Above and Beyond”
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 is Top of the Line”
The entire staff is friendly, responsive, and provides timely feedback. They make the cost of producing a professionally published book more than reasonable. I will definitely return to Outskirts Press for my next book.
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“Outskirts Press Rocks!”
Prompt replies to all my emails was much appreciated. This was my 3rd book with Outskirts and I was very satisfied with the finished product.
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“Exemplary Service Provided to 1st Time-Author”
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.