The biggest and best revelation of my time at Ooligan Press so far has been how much I love working on book interiors. Covers are kind of the show horse of book design—the public face of a title and the first thing most people see when they look at it—but I think working on interiors […]
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I Am a Writer: What Write to Publish 2016 Taught Me About Myself
By Amanda Boyce
When I tell people that I’m a writer … well, to be honest, I don’t really make a habit of telling people that. Because replying with “writer” to the variety of “Uhm, so what do you do?” questions tends to open the gates to a flood of potentially awkward remarks. I’m talking about anything between, […]
Interview with Ooligan Alum Laurel Boruck
By Margaret Henry
Laurel Boruck graduated from the Portland State University publishing program in June 2014. In her first year with Ooligan Press, she worked on marketing for We Belong in History, The Ninth Day, and The Wax Bullet War. In her second year, she transitioned into the role of project manager for The Wax Bullet War. Now […]
Comic Book Writers Invited to Learn from the Best: Write to Publish 2016
By Elizabeth Nunes ezepeze11
In the world of comic books, Portland ranks among huge metropolises like New York City, San Diego, and Los Angeles. This is largely due to the city’s rich history of comics and the many vibrant comic conventions held here. However, the main catalysts behind the success of Portland comics are the creative comic book writers […]
The Write to Publish Experience: A Perusal of the Event Program
By Katrina Cunningham kgrace212
With the Write to Publish 2016 (W2P2016) event program firmly in place, we’re seriously excited about the all-star lineup of panelists, workshop coordinators, vendors, and sponsors. With these contributors, it’s sure to be a day of invaluable learning, networking, and collaboration—but what exactly will the experience entail? The conference’s goal is to demystify the publishing […]
“No Complaining on the Yacht”: Women in Writing and Publishing
By Emily Einolander and Brenna Crotty
The following is a review written by Brenna Crotty of CALYX, Inc., covering the “Women in Writing and Publishing” panel that took place on October 27th. The panel is part of an ongoing series of lectures and conversations called Transmit Culture, presented by Ooligan Press. Rhonda Hughes, publisher and editor at Hawthorne Books, moderated a […]