Your Favorite Publisher’s Favorite Publisher
Most readers don’t have a favorite imprint—most probably couldn’t even name more than a handful. But it’s possible you could have a favorite—or a few favorites—without even realizing it.
Making Covers Count: How Branding Shapes Book Design
A compelling book cover does more than look good: it reflects the story, genre, and tone within, creating an authentic experience for the reader. By blending graphic design with branding principles, authors and designers can make covers that resonate and build anticipation.
Surviving the Big One: Advice for Completing the Book Publishing Final Research Paper
Approaching such a project can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to feel like an earthquake. Here you’ll find four tips on completing a research paper from the perspective of a student who has ridden the shock waves for you.
How Spotify is Impacting the Book Publishing Industry
Less than one year into Spotify’s new US literary foray, and already, we can track its effects on the book publishing industry, both positive and negative.
Unions and Diversity in Book Publishing
The book publishing industry has very few unions within its major companies. However, as the cost of living in major publishing hubs continues to rise and because of employees’ desires to diversify publishing, that may be changing.
The Ins and Outs of the Publicity Department at Ooligan
Like many Oolies before me, when I first started the graduate program in Book Publishing at Portland State University, I thought I would be most interested in editorial. In fact, besides being an editor, I didn’t really know anything about the other jobs that existed in the publishing industry. I had a lot to learn!
Sorry New York, Not Everyone❤️s You: It’s Time for Publishing to Diversify
Those NY-averse publishing professionals among us are no strangers to the grind. We are willing to hustle and sacrifice to do the work we love. But how much sacrifice is enough?
Four Books By Latinx Authors You Need To Read
Support diversity in publishing by reading Latinx authors. Feel free to let us know what authors you loved from this list and share other Latinx authors you love reading!
Book Fairs vs. Festivals: What’s the Difference?
Book fairs and literary festivals are both important events in the publishing world, but is there a difference between these two literary exhibitions? Before learning more about publishing and becoming the rights manager at Ooligan, I had always assumed they were interchangeable.
How We Can Edit Teen Characters
Ever read a YA novel and wondered how a teenage character was created? Developmental editors assist authors with developing characters with an empathetic approach. They can be a great resource when creating young adult fiction.