Publishing Statistics for 2022
For those of us with a vested interest in the state of the publishing industry—sales, jobs, and literary culture as a whole—here are a few interesting numbers to consider for the years ahead.
How & Why the “Great Resignation” has Affected the Publishing Industries
For people who are in, or about to step into, positions where they have hiring powers—we have to consider these perspectives before spouting out that, “no one wants to work these days.” Is it truly that no one wants to work, or is it that people want to receive the respect and remuneration that is warranted? Referring back to McGhee on this topic, she has stated since her departure from Tor that she loved her job, and the people she worked with, but ultimately felt that it was in her best interest to resign as the workload and pay were “untenable.” The burnout that nature of employment produces is inexcusable. For the future of the publishing industry, and the toll that the effects of The Great Resignation has had on it, changes need to be made.
How can you read a hundred books a year?
Reading lots of books seems like an unaffordable luxury nowadays, but it is not. Setting a goal of reading a hundred books a year is within reason and within reach, if you really want it.
What Does It Mean To Be A Good Literary Citizen In The Publishing World?
The world talks about being good citizens, but what does it mean to be a good literary citizen, particularly in the publishing world? One of the main ways people are thought to be good literary citizens is by supporting writers and buying their books. But is there more to being a good literary citizen than book buying?
The First Step to More Diversity is in Children’s Literature
Giving children stories that represent different people and lifestyles is not only helping us improve the amount of diversity we have in our world, but also all of their individual emotional health by making all children feel worthy and like they have a place in society.
Romance is for Everyone: Asexuality in Romance Publishing
Representation is important for reinforcing the idea that asexuality is a valid sexual orientation and identity and that fulfilling relationships are absolutely attainable for people who identify as asexual. Author of THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA, TJ Klune has made incredible strides in queer representation in general and ace representation specifically. In interviews and on his blog, he advocates for more representation and remains a beacon of hope to other aspiring writers who want to include ace characters and relationships in their novels, whether they identify as ace or not.
How the Literary Canon Fails to Reflect the Literary Landscape
Usually when people are encouraged to read the classics, they are given reasons like “you just have to, it’s a classic!” or “they’re the best books!” While these claims may occasionally be true and a classic book may actually be a good read, many people find them dull and far too dense to enjoy. These people might even begin to question why a book is even considered a classic in the first place.
Content Warnings and Respecting the Author’s Authority in Their Manuscript
By gently helping authors understand why we’ve chosen to include content warnings at Ooligan Press, we hope to create a way for readers to fully engage with the novels we publish in a way that is safe for their mental and emotional health.
Word Wrangling
Word choices are highly personal to an author, and only they can say which ones convey their story best. Small word tweaks can help express the feeling they are after by pulling the reader into the story, or by pushing them away. It is a copyeditor’s job to highlight and offer those choices.
LGBTQ+ Book Recommendations
If you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community, you’re probably eager to get your hands on any piece of queer media you can; if you’re not part of the community, maybe you’re looking to broaden the scope of your reading preferences. There are so many queer books out there, but it can be hard to keep with new releases and how many titles have already been published. Here we have put together a list of LGBTQ+ reads to add to your TBR list, whether you’re reading by yourself or with a book club.