Satisfaction clauses can be a way for a publisher to ensure that they will get a return on their investment. However, these kinds of clauses often hold a level of subjectivity that make them controversial in the publishing industry, and not everyone chooses to use them.
Independent bookstores have survived and thrived by embracing community, curation, and creative convening. Learn how these three strategies can elevate your marketing in the post-digital era, offering a personal touch in a world of mass production.
I’m sure most people who love stories relate to the experience of finishing a great piece of content and wishing they could have something else, anything, that would allow them to exist within that world for just one more millisecond. Many times, I end up watching or reading the same thing over and over again, trying to drink up as much of it as I possibly can, searching for hidden clues I’ve never noticed before. I argue that doing so does not diminish the quality of the work, does not detract from the artfulness of the story, so why do people believe that taking a film or television show and adapting it to a book format makes that book a meaningless endeavor?
At Ooligan Press, one of the important things that keeps the press running are notes. Once a week, the entire press meets together to provide updates and share widespread announcements […]
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.
I think for many of us book lovers, book buying and actually reading said books are pretty much separate hobbies. And so this is for those who would like to build their own personal physical library, no matter how big or small, without breaking the bank.
From covers to interiors to collateral, InDesign is great for book designers, especially because it is a publishing industry standard. However, learning InDesign can be quite a task, especially if you are new to the industry. Here are some helpful InDesign tips that I have learned during my time at Ooligan Press.
Whether it’s fantastical worlds filled with gorgeous Fae or a war college of lethal dragon riders, book lovers can’t seem to stop sinking their canines into one of the most popular subgenres to date, romantasy. Following any popular book phenomenon, there are not only more wonderful stories for readers to enjoy, but the detrimental consequences of publishers trying to suck as much profit from this new subgenre as possible. Everyone’s trying to get their share of Romantasy before, or if ever, it bleeds out in the future.
When this blog post is uploaded, Ooligan Press will have taught its first ever workshop aimed at high school students. Our course “A Publishing Crash Course for Teens” was on February 22, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Forest Grove Library in Washington County. Washington County is about a half-hour drive from Portland, and before this workshop, the librarians had never heard of Ooligan Press. So, how did we get here?
A manuscript wish list (MSWL) is a curated list created by literary agents, editors, and publishers that outlines the specific types of manuscripts or book projects they are currently interested in acquiring. By creating or viewing MSWLs, both authors and publishing professionals can streamline the process, ensuring that the right stories find their way to the right hands.