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.
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.
Subsidiary rights are a vital aspect of modern publishing, offering significant benefits in terms of revenue, reach, and brand development. For authors and publishers, effectively managing these rights can lead to greater success and sustainability in the competitive world of books. Understanding and leveraging subsidiary rights can transform a single publication into a multifaceted product with global appeal.
At Ooligan Press, we take branding seriously. We want everything we post to feel connected to the book, from the fonts we use to the colors that match the cover art. Having a consistent visual identity is key for helping readers easily recognize the book when they see it.
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.
When you’re editing a manuscript, there are an abundance of reasons why you might want to pose a query. For example, if you’re copyediting, you may want to point out a spelling you’ve found that’s inconsistent, ask for clarification about ambiguous wording, or find out more about an author’s intended meaning, just to name a few. Although the best method of query writing may vary by author based on what they respond well to, there are a few best practices when it comes to writing effective author queries.
Blogs were put on hold for about a year while the website was being updated. Since all of the managers in Ooligan Press are part of the book publishing master’s program at Portland State University, the life expectancy in any given position of the press is also about a year. That is to say, I had never even written a blog post for Ooligan Press when I was put in charge of managing them. But that’s ok. As someone smart once said, “Confusion is a Learning State.” I learned how to manage blogs, and I can teach you as well.
Recently, I embarked on a mission to sell foreign translation rights to Croatia for one of our upcoming releases Supersymmetry. What seemed like a straightforward task quickly turned into a deep and enlightening dive through the complex world of foreign rights management.
In order for us to perform our proofreading, Isaac had to teach us these industry standards which opened up many students’ eyes to the complexity of comics. Who knew the letter I could cause so many problems?
The press kit should give a grand overview of the book itself but in the most condensed way possible. It’s important to touch on themes and highlight the very best of the book and its author. These things all add up, and scoring reviews is great publicity for us and helps us sell more books.