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Discuss your book, audience, goals, questions, and priorities with an experienced Publishing Consultant.
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Publish Your Book with Expert Guidance from Tina Ruvalcaba
Get personalized guidance for your book, publishing goals, budget, and next steps from an experienced Outskirts Press Publishing Consultant.
7,000+ Authors Helped
Helping Authors Since 2006
Personalized Publishing Guidance
Experienced Publishing Guidance
You Don't Have to Navigate Publishing Alone
Publishing a book involves a lot of decisions. Tina can help you understand your options and build a publishing plan around your manuscript, goals, and budget.
A Publishing Plan for Your Book
Understand which publishing, design, editorial, distribution, and marketing services make sense for your project.
Clear Next Steps
Leave your consultation with a clearer understanding of your publishing path and what comes next.
Your Free Publishing Consultation
What You'll Get When You Talk with Tina
Your consultation is an opportunity to talk through your book and get personalized answers before deciding how you want to move forward.
Answers to Your Questions
Get straightforward answers about the publishing process and your available options.
Personalized Publishing Quote
Receive recommendations and pricing based on your book and publishing goals.
Clear Next Steps
Understand what needs to happen next to move your manuscript toward publication.
No-Obligation Guidance
Get help from an experienced publishing professional without pressure or obligation.
Author Experiences
What Authors Say About Working with Tina
"Tina, Jennifer, and Cheri were amazing and helped me every step of the way. I am a 79 year old first author and knew nothing about publishing, but these consultants made the journey a successful one. I am very grateful."
"Tina and Brie were great and pretty much held my hand all the way. Being a first time author was a scary task to undertake but Outskirts Press made it easy. Can't wait to start my second book with Outskirts Press."
"Because this was my first experience with publishing a book, I had many questions. Tina always explained with patience and clarity. This process has been a very positive experience and the results exceeded my expectations."
Author Success Across Genres
Books I've Helped Bring to Life
From fiction and memoir to poetry, nonfiction and children's books, I've had the privilege of helping authors across a wide range of genres navigate their publishing journey.
Fiction
Fiction
Biography & Memoir
Biography & Memoir
Poetry
Poetry
Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Award-Winning
Award-Winning
Children's Books
Children's Books
Publishing Consultation FAQs
Questions Before You Schedule?
What happens during the consultation?
During our consultation, we'll talk about your book and your goals for it. We'll discuss your budget and the elements that matter most to you so I can focus our resources where they'll have the greatest impact. I'll also answer any questions you have about self-publishing and how Outskirts Press can support you throughout the process.
By the end of the call, you'll have a clearer, personalized publishing plan. I'll email you a custom quote outlining what we discussed so you know what to expect.
The consultation is completely free and designed to give you clarity, whether or not you decide to publish with us.
Do I need a finished manuscript to book a call?
No. Your manuscript doesn't need to be finished to schedule a consultation. Many authors reach out while they're still writing or revising.
If you're close to completion, that allows me to make more specific recommendations about publishing packages, services, formats, and next steps.
You don't need to have everything figured out before we talk. That's exactly what the consultation is for.
When will I get my manuscript review?
If you send me your manuscript file, our review team can complete a preliminary review for acceptance at no cost.
If you'd like a full editorial manuscript review, including recommendations for book size, format, design, editorial guidance, and marketing strategies, you can place a fully refundable $35 down payment. The amount is applied to your publishing package if you move forward and refunded if you do not.
If the review is ready before our consultation, we'll go through it together on the call. If you request it afterward, we can schedule a follow-up or address your questions by email.
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Ready to Talk About Your Book?
Schedule a free consultation with Tina and get personalized guidance for your manuscript, publishing options, and next steps.