| We've done it for you. The chart
below compares Outskirts Press custom publishing services against
our three largest competitors.
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Outskirts
Press |
Publisher
A |
Publisher
B |
Publisher
C |
| Publishing
Costs |
$199-$999
|
$698 |
$459-$799 |
$500-$1600 |
| Graphics |
$3/image
|
$2/image |
$100 |
? |
| Typical
Retail* |
|
|
|
|
| Formats** |
H,
P, E, C |
H,P,E,
C |
H,P,E,C |
H,P |
| Book
Sizes |
|
|
|
|
| Publishing
Timeline |
2-3
months |
3-6
months |
3
months |
4-5
months |
| Expedited
Service |
$99 |
$500 |
No |
No |
| Author
Sets Their Own Royalty |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Fulfillment
|
5-7
days |
2-3
days |
2
weeks |
5-7
days |
| Retail
Returns Program |
$499 |
$600 |
No |
No |
* For a 150
page paperback book.
** (H)ardback, (P)aperback, (E)book, (C)olor Publishing
Source:
Writer's Digest Self-Publishing Essentials October 2004 Issue.
Publishers services change constantly. If you are aware of a discrepancy
in this data, please let us know.
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Book publishing quality is nearly identical against all four companies,
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