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Self-Publishing Simplified

Publish Your Book in 3 Simple Stages

We guide you from manuscript to published book while you stay in control.

1

Pre-Production

Prepare Your Book

Make the key choices for your book with guidance from your publishing team.

  • Choose your publishing package
  • Select formats and specifications
  • Share your design preferences
  • Select optional services
  • Approve your project for production
2

Production

We Create Your Book

Our professional team creates your book and you review and approve the results.

  • We design your cover and interior
  • You review your digital proofs
  • Request revisions as needed
  • Approve your finished book
  • Finalize pricing and publishing details
3

Publication & Marketing

We Publish Your Book

We publish and distribute your book so you can start reaching readers.

  • Your book is officially published
  • Worldwide distribution is initiated
  • eBook creation begins (when included/selected)
  • Promote your book
  • Earn royalties from sales

You're Never Alone in the Publishing Process

Your Publishing Consultant and Author Representative guide you from start to finish, answer your questions, and help keep your publishing project moving forward.

Behind them is an experienced team of publishing professionals working on your book.

Your First Steps

Getting Started with Your Publishing Consultant

1. Schedule a Free Consultation
2. Get Your Free Manuscript Evaluation
3. Choose Your Publishing Services

Your Complete Roadmap

See the Complete Publishing Process

Want to see what happens at every step? This roadmap shows the individual milestones that take your book from manuscript through production, publication, distribution, and marketing.

Outskirts Press publishing process from manuscript through publication, distribution and marketing

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Your Publishing Timeline

How Long Does it Take to Publish a Book?

You set the pace. We keep the process moving.

4-13 Weeks A typical publishing timeline

Your Book. Your Schedule.

Most authors complete the publishing process in about 13 weeks, although your timeline depends on your book, the services you select, and how quickly you review and approve your materials.

Some projects move much faster. Others, such as books requiring editing, custom illustrations, or additional creative services, naturally take more time.

The important part is that you remain in control. We guide you through each stage while you publish at the pace that's right for you and your book.

Ready to Start Your Publishing Journey?

Choose the publishing package that's right for your book and let our team guide you through the rest.

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Free Outskirts Press Publishing Kit

Get Your Free Self-Publishing Guide

Learn more about publishing your book with Outskirts Press, including publishing options, services, and what to expect as you move through the process.

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.
Jim Black
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“Outskirts: Honest, Dependable”
Outskirts' people simply do not make promises they don't keep.
Bill Monahan
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“Completely Satisfied.”
Always professional and friendly. Quick response to email and complete explanation of any and all of my questions.
Robert P. Jones
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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.
Dr. Mitra
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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!
Dr. Robert Gibson Corder, Ph.D.
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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.
Richard A. Noble
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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.
Daniel Clark
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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.
Carol Pettus
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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.
Jim Bark
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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.
Jennifer Joseph