Inside the Press: The Art of In-House Note-Taking
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 […]
What Are Subsidiary Rights?
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.
Affordable Resources for Buying Books
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.
Being in the Know about InDesign
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.
The Rise of Romantasy and Extreme Publishing
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.
A Crash Course on the Crash Course: The Creation of Ooligan’s First High School Workshop
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?
What is a MSWL?
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.
The Importance of Neutral Colors in Graphic Design: a Process Reflection
“In most of our lives, for most of our days—especially here in the rainy, gray Pacific Northwest—we are surrounded by neutral shades. These are important. They make up most of our color landscape. So why shouldn’t they make up more of our compositions as designers?”
Audiobook Scripting: Where Clarity is Key
When you listen to an audiobook, the goal is to create an immersive, clean audio version of the story. Take a look at one of the first steps of audiobook production that sets things up for a successful, clean audiobook recording!
Common Misconceptions About Copyediting
There are multiple types of editing; copyediting is just one of them. Copyediting is what most people consider or think of when they think of “editing.” So what exactly is copyediting? How does it differ from other types of editing? What are some common misconceptions about copyediting?