Publishing Package:  

The Outskirts Press Ruby package offers an average publishing timeframe of 10 to 13 weeks and gives you the freedom of setting your own royalty percentages. To do this, you use the OutskirtsPress.com "pricing calculator" to help you set your royalty rates.

This paperback package also gives you manuscript layout, barcode creation, assigning of an ISBN number and an original cover design. And, as far as promotion goes, you get creation of a customized sales sheet, website design and web button creation. This service is also one of only a couple of services that include a pre-publishing editorial evaluation to determine if additional copyediting is necessary.

On the subject of author resources, OutskirtsPress.com provides you with six free author copies, author discounts, an electronic newsletter, access to articles on writing and book publishing and information on writer's conferences, seminars and writing contests.

Bookselling Reach:  

With over 3,800 titles printed through Outskirts, the service has shown that it has what it takes to compete with larger publishers. Furthermore, Outskirts offers its books through a large number of online retailers, including its own onsite bookstore, Amazon.com, Borders.com, Powells.com, Booksamillion.com and BarnesandNoble.com. Outskirts Press also distributes through both Baker & Taylor, Inc and Ingram Book Group.

Additional Paid Services:  

There are a variety of additional paid services available through Outskirts. For an additional cost, OutskirtsPress.com offers copyediting, copyright registration, assigning of a Library of Congress Control number, expedited publishing, ebook formatting, custom interior placement, art creation for cover design and printing in both color and hardcover.

Promotional services for an additional cost include a bookseller return program, press release writing and distribution, web domain registration and creation of full-color posters, single-sheet flyers, business cards, bookmarks and postcards.

Help/Support:  

Outskirts Press offers support through a toll-free phone number, e-mail support and a long list of FAQs.

With much to offer, the Ruby publishing package from OutskirtsPress.com is both affordable and feature-packed. Outskirts is certainly not the largest, but offers the right combination of features and versatility to be a good contender. Overall, Outskirts Press offers a good solution for a variety of authors looking to professionally publish their work.