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A reader self-published with Outskirts Press

Reader Reviews: Have you self-published a book? Tell readers about your experience

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From joechuckknudson

A reader self-published with Outskirts Press

A must read for all individuals desiring equality...

Self-publishing company

Name of self-publishing company: 

Outskirts Press

What year did you self-publish your book?: 

2010

Let us see your book - insert your book's URL here: 

http://www.outskirtspress.com/livingthedifference

In what format did you self-publish your book? 

both printed book + ebook

Did the company properly prepare you for the process? 

Yes they did. It was overwhelming, but they did prepare me for it!

Was the cost of publishing adequately explained to you? 

Yes. There were a lot of added costs, but they did mention that up front.

Were you happy with the finished book? 

Very happy!

My Review 

I would definitely recommend self-publishing to any author, seasoned or new. It is a way to get around the hassles and rejections from traditional publishers. If your book is good enough and you want it to, it could easily be picked up by a traditional publisher once they begin to see results of your self-published work. One thing to be careful about in self-publishing is to know who you are contracting with in publishing your book and make sure you have all your up front questions answered to your satisfaction; if not, you could be in for a rude awakening. Follow their suggestions as they have been doing this for a long time and they know what does work. I know it's easy to think you know it all, but trust me, you don't! Go for it, get your work published and let the world hear your story...

Would you recommend this to a friend? 

Yes

Valerie Peterson, Book Publishing Guide, says:

Thanks so much for sharing your publishing experience, JC. Wishing you and your book all the best! And thanks for your hint regarding added costs. For those who want more information, read about considerations for choosing a self-publishing service.

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