Reorganizing 101 . . . 102 . . . 103
I can safely say that storage rooms are a black hole of fruitless despair. Perhaps you, dear reader, live in a world where storage rooms are idyllic, organized paradises of serenity and calm. Good for you.
What is a MSWL?
A manuscript wish list (MSWL) is a curated list created by literary agents, editors, and publishers that outlines the specific types of manuscripts or book projects they are currently interested in acquiring. By creating or viewing MSWLs, both authors and publishing professionals can streamline the process, ensuring that the right stories find their way to the right hands.
The Importance of Neutral Colors in Graphic Design: a Process Reflection
“In most of our lives, for most of our days—especially here in the rainy, gray Pacific Northwest—we are surrounded by neutral shades. These are important. They make up most of our color landscape. So why shouldn’t they make up more of our compositions as designers?”
Awards 101
As a small indie press, we need to focus our efforts on applying for awards that are within the realm of possibility. Each book has a budget, for starters, which definitely prompts us to prioritize. A few awards we typically apply to include the Pacific Northwest Book Awards (PNBA), Foreword Indies, and Oregon Book Awards (OBA).
Audiobook Scripting: Where Clarity is Key
When you listen to an audiobook, the goal is to create an immersive, clean audio version of the story. Take a look at one of the first steps of audiobook production that sets things up for a successful, clean audiobook recording!
Common Misconceptions About Copyediting
There are multiple types of editing; copyediting is just one of them. Copyediting is what most people consider or think of when they think of “editing.” So what exactly is copyediting? How does it differ from other types of editing? What are some common misconceptions about copyediting?
From PDF to Print: A Guide to Ooligan Book Production
Books at Ooligan take a wonderful journey as an author writes, editors edit, and publishers publish. Throughout it all, there is a design lead (that’s me!) who is making sure that the Word document turns into a tangible book that you get to hold. This is the process of turning that digital file into a ready-for-print file here at Ooligan.
It’s a Love Story, Baby: Five Book Recommendations Based on Taylor Swift Songs
Taylor Swift is one of the few artists that can be played at any time during the Valentine’s Day season. She writes about falling in love, loneliness, heartbreak, friendships, and […]
Burning Pages: California Booksellers Respond to Wildfires
Since January 7, wildfires have devastated communities throughout southern California. In response, local organizations, businesses, and individuals have rallied to provide relief, offering everything from shelter to food and monetary donations to help restore the vitality of these communities. Amid this devastation, I’ve been particularly moved by the inspiring efforts of local libraries and booksellers to support their neighbors in need.
The Importance of Documentation
Good documentation takes its audience into consideration, is clear, organized, and kept up to date. Whatever information you use in your professional career, taking the time to curate concise, clear documentation and practice good naming and organizational principles will give you a stronger foundation for future projects and help you easily explain what you do and how you do it.