Submissions and Author Feedback
Week 14 – in which I finalise the submissions process, and work out just what authors want to hear when they don't want to hear what you have to say
Diary of a Micro-Press
The ongoing chronicle of the trials and tribulations of setting up an independent Micro-Press. To stay up to date, follow it on Substack: woodpigpress.substack.com
Opening to Submissions
Week 13 – in which we sign a distribution deal, craft a submissions policy, and prepare to enter the Field of Dreams
Why Are Publishers So Obsessed With Genre?
Diary of a Micro-Press, Week 12 – in which I question publishing commercial wisdom and wonder why we can't all just write and publish whatever the hell we like
Our AI Policy
Diary of a Micro-Press, Week 11 – in which I try to be honest about the appeal of AI, identify some problems, and decide exactly where we stand
Publishing Services Are Now OPEN
Diary of a Micro-Press, Week 10 - in which I deal with contract lawyers, insurers, and doing paid-stuff for other people
Getting Reviews
Diary of a Micro-Press, Week 9 – in which I try to figure out whether anyone actually reads books any more
Finding A Printer
Diary of a Micro-Press, Week 8 – in which I compare various printing options, and finally settle on one
Editing for Small Presses
Diary of a Micro-Press, Week 7 – in which I try to get my ‘ed around the different types of editing
Interview with an Indie Press
Diary of a Micro-Press, Week 6 – in which I talk to Watermark Press’s Alan Bilton
Grant Funded Publishing
Diary of a Micro-Press, Week 5 – in which I chat to the Books Council of Wales