We’re eager to introduce the three winners of our Write What You Know Non-fiction Contest. Our first prize winner gets a one-on-one pitch session with Betsy Amster of the Betsy Amster Literary Agency and our second prize winner gets a one-hour editorial consultation with Indigo Editing. Please congratulate them at Write to Publish this Saturday. Third […]
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Write to Publish 2013: Write What You Know
By Ooligan PressBy Rebekah Hunt Ladies and Gentlemen, it is once again time for Write to Publish! Write to Publish 2013: Write What You Know is all set to kick off Saturday, February 23, from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Native American Student Community Center. As exciting as last year’s event was for us, it promises […]
Cover Votes and Conference Calls
By Kelsey YocumThis week has been a busy one for The Ninth Day; we had our all-press cover vote on Monday! But…we can’t show you the cover yet. I know, I know, I’m sorry. It was voted in more as a concept rather than as a final product, so we will wait to unveil it until it’s […]
Tip Sheet Love
By Rachel PassTo those outside of publishing, a tip sheet might not sound like an exciting thing. But to a book project manager who is waiting to see her pet project in print, a tip sheet is something to love. It’s almost like an ultrasound image of an unborn baby; you can look at it and count […]
Paulann Petersen Guest Poet Post: “Dedication”
By Ooligan PressEvery Thursday, Ooligan Press invites a poet whose work is included in Alive at the Center, our forthcoming anthology of poetry from Pacific Northwest writers, to blog for us. This week, we are pleased to feature Paulann Petersen, Oregon’s current Poet Laureate, who resides in Portland. Please enjoy her post and her 2013 Valentine, which follows. […]
Literary Love is in the Air!
By Kelsie O'DeaValentine’s Day is fast approaching. Are you ready? Whether you are spending it with a date or looking for new love, there is one type of place that you are guaranteed to have a good time: your local bookstore. Bookstores are fantastic for dates. You never lack for conversation when surrounded by thousands of stories. […]