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When the Pub Date Changes: A Project Manager’s Experience

By Stephanie Johnson Lawson @sjohnsonlawson

February 28, 2022 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

When the Pub Date Changes: A Project Manager’s Experience

In late December, our publisher was informed that a major portion of the shipment that was en route to our distributor was lost. She acted fast, looping in the Design Manager, Operations Manager, and me, the Project Manager, and we did some major troubleshooting. FedEx was attempting to locate the shipment, hopeful that it would be found after the holiday backlog cleared. The publisher reached out to Ingram, our distributor, to see if it was feasible to use their print-on-demand service to ensure we would have books in time to meet the industry deadline for new titles. Because of many factors (timing, holiday closures, and staffing numbers), the success of this option was not guaranteed. Ultimately, moving the publishing date forward a month was the best solution.

Filed Under: Start to Finish Tagged With: CoreSource, covid-19, dates, Design, distribution, flash fiction, Ingram, Kingry, Marketing, metadata, New Release, ooligan press, print-on-demand, Printing, project management, publicity, publishing, receiving, shipping, Social Media, supply chain, Teamwork, timeline

FAULTLAND’s Digital Launch

By Cole Bowman

May 24, 2021 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

FAULTLAND’s Digital Launch

On March 30, 2021, Ooligan Press launched Suzy Vitello’s debut adult novel, Faultland, with a virtual launch party that not only celebrated the book itself, but also it’s journey from an idea in Suzy’s mind to a beautiful novel that is already gaining wide acclaim. During the launch, Suzy answered questions, did a short reading from the novel, and engaged in an insightful conversation with fellow author and moderator for the evening, Monica Drake.

Filed Under: Start to Finish Tagged With: book events, book launch, Book release, currently reading, faultland, indiepress, New Release, pdx, Portland, specific

FAULTLAND Shakes Up Social Media

By Cole Bowman

February 1, 2021 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

FAULTLAND Shakes Up Social Media

We knew early on that FAULTLAND was the kind of book that could carry a strong and unconventional social media presence, and our Oolies are busily working away to demonstrate just how accurate that prediction was.

Filed Under: Inside Ooligan, Manager Monday, Publishing, Start to Finish Tagged With: faultland, fiction, indie press, marketing strategy, New Release, ooligan press, PNW, Social Media, speculative fiction

A Lucky and Successful Launch for ELEPHANT SPEAK

By Julie Collins @JulieCollins321

April 13, 2020 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Manager Monday, Start to Finish Tagged With: author tour, author visits, biography, book tour, bookstores, elephant keeper, Elephant Speak, elephants, Launch Event, launch week, New Release, nonfiction, ooligan press, Oregon history, Oregon Zoo, pnw history, Powells, Powell’s Books, roundabout books, sunriver books

Interview with Brian K. Friesen

By Hilary Louth

March 31, 2017 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

Interview with Brian K. Friesen

Recently, I was honored to conduct an interview with Brian K. Friesen, one of Ooligan Press’s newest authors, about his experience editing his manuscript with Team Rivers. Editing is one of the most intimidating and misunderstood areas of the publishing industry for aspiring writers, and Brian was happy to help demystify the process for those who are apprehensive or curious.

Filed Under: Editing, Interview Tagged With: At the Waterline, author, Author Advice, Brian Friesen, Editing, interview, New Books, New Release, Ooligan, What's New

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