Ooligan Press exists in two worlds: the world of independent presses, and the world of student presses. As an independent press, Ooligan strives to bring the stories of authors to the public, whether they are stories of imagination or stories of realities both everyday and incredible. As a student press, Ooligan has an obligation to another kind of author and another kind of story. The authors here are a group of motivated individuals and their story is one of collaboration and growth as they learn to operate in the world of publishing. Below is the blog roll where project managers tell the story of each work in progress from “Start to Finish.” You can see how the press is involved in bringing an author’s work to life, and be present for every step—every twist and turn—in the incredible journey of a published work.
Note: The project has also been featured in Publisher’s Weekly.
Our Newest LWP Title: FINDING THE VEIN - The collection's newest title, FINDING THE VEIN, is a murder mystery that takes place at Heritage Camp, a summer camp for adopted children. It follows the story of teenage camper Isaac and Detective Mikie O'Malley as they try to solve the case of a murdered camp counselor.
Finding the Face of FAULTLAND - Cover design is an important, frequently complicated affair for any press, but Ooligan's process probably has most beat.
Giving Your Fiction a Sensitivity Read - Research is an important aspect of writing, often prompting authors to reach out to experts in the topics they are writing about. But things start to get complicated when we talk about fiction.
A Lucky and Successful Launch for ELEPHANT SPEAK - This project has taught me what the greatest powers of small presses are: focused attention on a few projects (instead of hundreds each year), strong author relationships, and intimate knowledge of a book's story and content.
Designing Romance Covers: What Works? - What's the best way to design a book cover for a genre you aren't familiar with? What if it goes wrong, despite your best efforts?