Time is flying by for our upcoming fantasy title, COURT OF VENOM. The books are in, and our team is in the awareness phase of our social media campaign. I am so excited about all of the amazing ideas our team has come up with, and I’d like to share some of them!
Ooligan Blog
The Disruption of AI in the Publishing Industry
By Anna Wehmeier Giol
One of the latest, most revolutionary inventions has been the creation of artificial intelligence. This new technology may have its positive and negative impacts, but what is certain is that with change also comes doubt and fear. Will artificial intelligence take over or significantly change our jobs?
Food Blog to Cookbook: How Blogging Leads to Cookbook Success
By Rebecca Gordon @ree_reads
More often than not, the cost of producing a physical cookbook can leave you in the red or just barely breaking even, no matter how popular the book is upon release. None of that even covers the mental health, time, and energy involved in the creation. Despite the arduous process, given the right planning and dedication, publishing a cookbook can still lead to success, especially if you start with a blog.
How the Digital Department Preps Your Novel for Becoming an Ebook
By Amanda Hines @hinesamandaj
There is a lot that I have learned since becoming the Digital Manager for Ooligan. One of the biggest things I’ve learned is that nobody really knows what goes on in my department. I’m here to illustrate what goes on between a finished print book and a finished ebook.
Why Do We Keep Translating BEOWULF?
By Rosina Miranda
There are hundreds of translations of this one poem; you’d think that we’ve heard it enough at this point. Yet every few years, a new version is published even though there are plenty of serviceable translations already available. So what’s the point of all these new translations?
The Pros and Cons of Operating as a Nonprofit Independent Press
By Rachel Lantz
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?