Publishing Mogul Shares Insider Information

The president and CEO of Outskirts Press, Inc., reveals over 150 publishing secrets based upon real-world experience in his new reference guide, "Publishing Gems: Insider Information for the Self-Publishing Writer."

Denver, Colorado (PRWEB) June 28, 2005 -- The president and CEO of Outskirts Press, Inc. reveals over 150 publishing secrets based upon real-world experience in his new reference guide, "Publishing Gems: Insider Information for the Self-Publishing Writer."

The publishing industry is in a transitional time right now," author and publishing executive Brent Sampson notes in reference to his latest book. Writers are becoming more disillusioned with traditional publishing and are investigating new alternatives."

Online publishing choices like print-on-demand, blogs, and custom publishing are shifting the focus from distributors and retailers. Its a world of opportunity for the enterprising author, and Publishing Gems offers insight and advice for the self-publishing writer looking to explore new ground.

In a fast, factual series of Top 10" lists, Publishing Gems focuses on four facets: Crafting a book, choosing a publisher, promoting a book, and selling a book.

Dan Poynter, best-selling author of The Self-Publishing Manual considers Publishing Gems ...an indispensable resource for every writer, self-published or otherwise." And Dr. Judith Briles, president of the Colorado Independent Publishers Association adds, Brent Sampsons Publishing Gems creates a few shortcuts, offers over 150 suggestions and will save you money."

Available as a $5.00 e-book from www.outskirtspress.com/publishinggems or as a $9.99 paperback from Amazon and Barnes & Noble, Publishing Gems lets the cat out of the bag and the self-publishing author into the flock.

Book Information:

Publishing Gems: Insider Information for the Self-Publishing Writer

By Brent Sampson, President & CEO of Outskirts Press, Inc.

ISBN: 1-932672-85-0

Pages: 84

Retail Price: $9.99

Trade Discount: 55%

Distributor: Ingram, Baker & Taylor

Publisher: Outskirts Press, Inc.

Contact Information

Brent Sampson

Outskirts Press, Inc.

10940 S. Parker Rd -- 515

Parker, CO 80134

888-672-6657 ext 704

http://www.outskirtspress.com

http://outskirtspress.com/publishinggems