Let’s face it—with the U.S. political landscape resembling something between a reality TV show and a never-ending family Thanksgiving argument, you might be contemplating a change of scenery. If you’re […]
In the spring of 2025, there was a gap in our publication schedule while a project team waited to acquire their next manuscript. We took this opportunity to prioritize backlist marketing. . . . Quickly we realized there was room to improve our overall backlist marketing system.
With all the moving parts of life, it’s easy to get tunnel vision, but I make an effort to remind myself that life is happening right now and that it’s crucial to appreciate it. Even while the work is vital, what keeps me grounded during the busy times are the experiences and memories I make.
“Is the book piracy dilemma really that simple? What about parts of the world where access to books—especially books written in English—is not as easy as heading to the bookstore or library?”
I came across books in unexpected places all throughout the town—most notably along the retaining walls of Hay Castle. Books are ingrained into the fibers of this community’s identity, but the bookstores alone aren’t responsible for turning Hay-on-Wye into a tourist destination. That is the doing of the Hay Festival.
For the past three summers, PSU’s Director of Book Publishing Dr. Rachel Noorda has been leading a short study abroad in the city. The goal: to educate students about the publishing industry in the United Kingdom. Here’s a glimpse into the program from one of the eight Oolies in the 2024 cohort.
Here at Ooligan Press, acquiring a book for publication is a democratic process, meaning that multiple people read each manuscript, and if it is chosen for a pitch, the whole press votes on whether to acquire the book or not. But what does the manuscript evaluation process look like? Here, I’ll do a deep dive in the process.
Ready to take your ebook production to the next level? In this post, I dive into the technical steps of building accessible InDesign files, from creating a navigable table of contents to ensuring your content is screen-reader friendly. If you’re looking to make your ebooks more inclusive and improve their accessibility, you won’t want to miss these expert tips!