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The Pros and Cons of Operating as a Nonprofit Independent Press

By Rachel Lantz

March 2, 2022 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

The Pros and Cons of Operating as a Nonprofit Independent Press

Independent publishing is often thought of as more of a passion project than a lucrative business opportunity. Most of us who have entered this field intentionally are in it for our unabashed love of books rather than making a big paycheck. Many independent publishers work tirelessly to make ends meet with a for-profit model, so what are the benefits of becoming a nonprofit?

Filed Under: Publishing Tagged With: fundraising, independent press, Independent Publishing, independent publishing house, literary grants, literary nonprofit, nonprofit press, nonprofit publishing, nonprofit publishing house

The Rise of Risograph Printing

By Kendra Ferguson

September 16, 2020 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

The Rise of Risograph Printing

This printer has revolutionized the design and visual art print communities, but it has also bled over into the publishing community—pun intended. The resurgence of this printing process has especially influenced the artists’ book community in America and abroad.

Filed Under: Publishing Tagged With: art books, artist books, artist publishing, duplication, independent press, independent printing, indie press, indie printing, japanese printers, limited edition, Printing, publishing, risograph, risograph printing, small press, small print run

How Branding Allows YA Authors to Span Genres

By Callie Brown

April 22, 2020 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

How Branding Allows YA Authors to Span Genres

At a time when YA is on the rise, we must ask this question: How do YA authors cater to their older audience?

Filed Under: Design Tagged With: audience, author, branding, eleanor & park, eleanor and park, Fangirl, genre, independent press, indie books, Rainbow Rowell, rowell, YA, young adult

Transmedia Marketing Is the Future of Publishing

By Tia Hilts

November 13, 2019 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

Transmedia Marketing Is the Future of Publishing

Transmedia marketing uses the world-building concepts of transmedia storytelling to create awareness campaigns, maintain or spark media buzz, and generate fan involvement. Instead of broadcasting a concise message across multiple advertising mediums, it focuses on creating opportunities for engagement, encouraging fans to interact with it and make it their own.

Filed Under: Marketing Tagged With: Advertising, books, broadcasting, campaign awareness, engagement, independent press, Marketing, Snapchat, Snapchat filter, Social Media, transmedia marketing, transmedia storytelling, trends in publishing, worldbuilding

Ooligan vs. the Literary Magazine

By Katie Fairchild @km_fairchild

March 20, 2017 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

Ooligan vs. the Literary Magazine

“I was shocked to learn on my first day at Ooligan Press that everything was completely student run.”

Filed Under: Inside Ooligan Tagged With: independent press, literary magazine, publishing press, small press, writing

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