Showing, Telling and Reopening
Week 19 – in which we finish submissions, find our first title, open for more, and think about when to show and when to tell
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
Supporting Human Made
Week 18 - in which I realise that we are all only human
The Author Contract
Week 17 – in which we slowly work our way through submissions, and assemble our author contract, clause by mind-numbing clause.
What is Speculative Non-Fiction?
Week 16 - in which we find ourselves reeling in the aftermath of opening to submissions, and wondering why people are more interested in fantasy than facts
Artisan Publishing
Week 15 – in which we get our priorities straight
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
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