Scheduling Bulk Uploads on Hootsuite
As the social media manager of Ooligan Press, I use Hootsuite (a platform for managing social media) to maintain our bulk uploads. . . . Below is a step-by-step version of how this process works.
Editing and Design: The Start of a Beautiful Partnership
One of my favorite aspects of being a manager of Ooligan’s editorial department is the short class we hold every Wednesday. We cover various roles that an editor plays and tasks that they may be expected to complete. During one of these classes, a fellow Ooligan student asked me about other classes they should consider taking if they want to pursue a future in editing. My answer was quick and to the point: design.
Fear of eBooks in Publishing
Over the last year of taking classes in the publishing program, I’ve developed a drinking game to gauge technophobia. It’s best to play this game on the first day of […]
Beyond the Launch
I’m the youngest of five kids, and no matter how much we pestered her (or upset her), my mother insisted that she loved us all the same. I have my […]
Ooligan’s Little-Known Social Media Site
I know all of you have been wondering, what has Ooligan’s social media manager been doing since you last heard from her? Lots, guys. Lots. We are four weeks into […]
In Defense of the Developmental Edit
Not too long ago, I met with a talented author friend of mine for coffee. Since grad school seems to occupy nearly every free second of my life, it didn’t take long for the conversation to move to editing. After discussing my nerves over taking over the editorial manager position for Ooligan, I quickly found myself nodding sympathetically as my friend discussed editors she’s worked with in the past—both good and bad.
The Top Five Emails NOT to Send To Ooligan
As the publisher’s assistants at Ooligan Press, we serve as the first point of contact between the public and the press. In this role, we manage the Ooligan email accounts, […]
It Takes A Village
I’m the brand new social media department lead doing what all the other brand new department leads are trying to do over summer: learn the ropes and not mess up […]
Manager Monday: Dissecting an eBook (Digital)
When most people think of ebooks, they imagine the ephemeral thing they download from Amazon for their Kindle, or from the Apple Store for their iPad. But what actually goes […]
Manager Monday: Book Designer’s Shelfie, Cover Design Edition (Design)
Great ideas come from great inspiration, and finding good source material is an essential part to the design process. As we at Ooligan gear up to develop a cover for […]