Marketing to Libraries: Why It’s a Good Idea
Libraries seem to be one of the most underrated marketing opportunities that many publishers tend to pay less attention to than they should. Something about libraries gives the impression that […]
Backlist to the Future: 42
Quizzically, I gaze at myself in the mirror. I notice half my face is covered in thick stubble, the other smooth as a baby’s butt. Apparently, after my car was […]
No-Nonsense War Stuff: Author Sean Davis Reads at Powell’s Books
I had the pleasure of listening to author, veteran, and artist Sean Davis read to a standing-room only crowd at Powell’s Books last night. Bibliophiles, friends, veterans, and fans trickled […]
A Look at Portland’s Comic Book Publishers
When you think of the hubs of comic book publishing, cities like New York and Los Angeles likely come to mind. In recent years, however, Portland has come to be […]
My Name is Sean Davis and I Wrote “The Wax Bullet War”
Sean Davis is the author of the memoir The Wax Bullet War, which he is currently promoting through book tours and readings. You can see him read at Powell’s City […]
OR SCBWI: Art Directors, Agents, and Editors, Oh My!
Like many (if not all) of my peers at Ooligan Press, I want to be a published author. The program provides us with a comprehensive understanding of the publishing industry, […]
Write to Publish: Looking for Sponsors
As Melanie mentioned in the last blog post, we officially have a site for Write to Publish 2015! Melanie and I are of course ecstatic about this; having an event […]
Publishing Roundup: Harlequin Romance, Oyster, and the Rise of the Independents
It’s time for another publishing news roundup, straight from the Ooligan source! Sometimes, it’s easy to get caught up in the bubble of our little publishing house, but it’s important […]
Strengthening My Skills by Interning with Hawthorne Books
In this program, the importance of internships is something that we students are constantly reminded of (though of course this is not isolated to the publishing industry—many graduate programs not […]
A Venue for Write to Publish 2015
Exciting developments have occurred over the past week for next year’s Write to Publish conference. The biggest being that we’ve settled on both a location and a date. Break out […]