We have a special focus on true stories and childrens fiction, but we also publish christian teaching, poetry, daily devotionals and much more. As their name indicates, the core of their mission is to act as an umbrella distributor and marketer for hundreds of smaller literary publishers. Small press distribution spd is a nonprofit literary arts organization located in berkeley, california. Jul 17, 2016 for better or worse, writers and readers live in an age of the milliondollar book deal. Richard gilbert worked as a book publicist at indiana university press, and then as a publicist and marketing manager at ohio university pressswallow press, so he has an appreciation. Cm books happily works with independent publishers and small press. Small presses are having a moment, and for good reason. Mar 02, 2018 as the nations only nonprofit distributor, small press distribution is dedicated to getting small press literature to the people who want to read it. As such, were grateful to our main customersindie bookstoresthe outwardfacing purveyors who present our books to the public with flair and aplomb. Small presses ownedoperated by people of color and first. Recent offerings include dont call us dead, the empathy exams, and her body and other parties. The small publishers fair is the annual gathering of small press publishers, writers, artists, poets and book designers. Winner of the 2020 awp small press publisher award. The terms indie publisher and independent press or self publishing and others are.
We are looking for innovative and wellcrafted, highquality works by new and established authors. Your gift will support the new press in continuing to leverage books for social change. The big, big list of indie publishers and small presses medium. Brooklyn arts press bap is an indie press looking for emerging lyrical writers of poetry, fiction, or chapbooks.
In an attempt to give himself freedom he makes use of the dacron gem by using words from an old spell book. This is a listing of active smallpress publishers or producers of multicultural materials for children and teens. Our desire is to promote and publish a diverse range of experiences and voices, including but not limited to people of color, gender diversity, people with. Melange books, llc is a royalty paying publisher of all genres of fiction novels. A new client, jasmine, hires jane to undo the terms of a matrimonial agreement with her exhusband, the.
We are eclectic and unpredictable because different productions are contracted to different editors who are given a. Because we publish a wide variety of genres, our focus varies. A small press is an independent publishing house that has a fully staffed publishing team think editors, proofreaders, designers, and typesetters but runs a smaller operation than the big name publishers. The distinguishing difference between a fine press and a small press is the fine presses commitment to fine printing and superior quality. According to the booksellers editor philip jones, the survey shows that the outbreak threatens many small presses, including some of the uks. Some of our favorite new releases this year have come from publishers you may not have heard of, but which are publishing.
As the nations only nonprofit distributor, small press distribution is dedicated to getting small press literature to the people who want to read it. Main street rag publishing company independent press. Founded in a winnipeg pub in 1976, turnstone press has become one of the most highly regarded book publishers in western canada, publishing not only poetry but also fiction, literary criticism, and non. Small press united is a distribution program created expressly to accommodate the unique issues that confront small and startup publishers. If youre interested, checkout poet paige taggart or the collaboration between authors martin ott and john f buckley.
With a small press, there is no 90day window to make your book. North carolina is home to small and large publishing companies that publish works from a wide range of topics and genres. Founded in a winnipeg pub in 1976, turnstone press has become one of the most highly regarded book publishers in western canada, publishing not only poetry but also fiction, literary criticism, and nonfiction. Majority of small publishers fear closure in wake of coronavirus books.
When you buy a book from small press distribution, you dont just get something terrific to read. Despite that, weve listed some of those that many feel fit the description. Little creek press 5341 sunny ridge road mineral point, wi 53565 608. My first novel was their first title, so while the first book was in production i. Tupelo press books have been around long enough to gain a reputation for their physicality minimalist design, specific paper quality and the writing they.
When gilbert steals the dacron gen and then sells it to lord troy sussex, he initiates a disastrous chain of events. Melbourne author and blogger karen andrews started miscellaneous press in 2008 to selfpublish her. With traditional publishers, the editor gives the author very little if any say in how the book is edited. Why american literature needs indie presses the atlantic. Small presses are a mix of traditional and selfpublishing that can bring a lot of good for authors, who can negotiate contract terms more than traditional publishers. Please do add our details on your list of christian publishers. What you need to know about publishing with a small press. A fine press will often publish books in limited edition, include additional illustrations from a famous artist, use higher quality paper, or employ a famous bookbinder for their volumes. We specialize in the short to medium runs you are looking for. Jul 30, 20 a trade publisher might turn away from a book thats not going to sell tens of thousands copies, whereas a university press may publish one that has prospects of selling 3,000 or fewer.
Here is a short list of christian publishers and a link to their websites and submission guidelines when available. Your gift will support the new press in continuing to leverage books for. Wear jon mckinney is nothing but an ordinary boston university student on the path toward a career in computer science, but hes spent his life feeling like he should be more than he. Plus, with our amazing distributionondemand your book can be available for order from just about anywhere that sells books. Rosemary jones manages this website, writes books about books, collects nellie bly cards, covers seattles lively theaterdance scene, and creates stories for rpg.
Small presses are alternatives to the commercial establishment, issuing works that larger publishers avoid for commercial or editorial reasons. Compiled by the cooperative childrens book center last updated. Book group, harpercollins, macmillan publishers, penguin random house, simon and schuster. Theyve been involved in some exciting projects over the last few years. In addition to publishing few books per year, the print runs of their titles are often smaller than for books from larger publishers. The pros and cons of publishing with a small press jane friedman. The new press focuses on number of key program areas, including. The pros and cons of publishing with a small publisher writers.
Maybe you can even pick out the publishers logos on your books. A micropress can be defined as a publisher that produces chapbooks and other small books on a very small scale e. Spu provides quick access to the book trade and can bypass the traditional long lead times needed to get books into the market. Carolina wren press durham this nonprofit organizations mission is to publish quality writing, especially by writers historically neglected by mainstream publishing, and develop diverse and vital audiences through publishing, outreach, and educational. Split lip press split lip press brings a punk rock sensibility to small press publishing, producing high quality, beautifully designed books of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction.
In the time an average single manuscript goes from query to agent, and agent to publisher contract, ive released three books, won the top honor. Equinox books is a small, independent book publisher. Joe pan, better known to the small press world as brooklyn arts press, rarely enters his books into consideration for the big literary awardsone book, once a year, tops. Books published through westbow press are offered author support, editorial, marketing, and bookselling services through publishing packages managed by author solutions. There are many authors that first get published with the small press, and then move up to the big publishers. Most of our small press customers produce 10 or fewer titles per year. The small publishers original translations can be also found at their. In doing this, small press publishers are eligible for grants from the ontario arts council and the canada council. Small press distribution spd forges a pathway to the book marketplace for independently published literary voices often excluded from and underrepresented in the culture at large. Wikimedia commons has media related to small press publishing companies the main article for this category is small press. Alan squire publishing is an independent literary press founded in 2010 to publish books of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry that are beautifully written and beautifully made. Whether youre pursuing the publication of your first book or your fifth, use our small presses database to research publisher interests, contact information, and submission guidelines. William hertlings book is a wonderful, systematic and focused approach to book marketing for selfpublished authors.
Small press united independent book publishers association. The new press is a nonprofit publicinterest book publisher. Carolina wren press durham this nonprofit organizations. Westbow press is a selfpublishing alliance of harpercollins christian publishing and authors solutions. Based in portland, oregon, this small press keeps the world of indie publishing weird. Small presses often submit their books for literary. List of christian publishers the christian writers corner. The big, big list of indie publishers and small presses.
Since 1990, editor and publisher kevin sampsell has been delivering literary gold in the form of pocketsized books, chapbooks, novels, and more. Small presses ownedoperated by people of color and firstnative nations creating books for children and teens. Thats why peper says theyre a sort of middle ground. Here is a wonderful article by jane friedman on the pros and cons of small presses, but. Indie publishers are often willing to invest in a new voice if they love your work and feel they can get behind it. Part of this mindset is formed by how small presses view publishing and sales. Visit our submissions page for requirements on submitting your own novel for consideration.
Dec 03, 2019 small presses ownedoperated by people of color and firstnative nations creating books for children and teens. Feminist press at the city university of new york new york ny. Selfpublished and small press books is a place for authors and publishers to promote their books. Jane larson is back, and trouble abounds on new yorks upper east side. Founded by scott walker in 1974, graywolf press is a leading independent publisher that focuses on contemporary american and international literature, including modernday luminaries claudia rankine, danez smith, and maggie nelson. Akashic books is devoted to publishing urban literary fiction from around. In 1998 turnstone press launched ravenstone books, an imprint dedicated to mysteries, thrillers, and noir fiction.
Small press books are often produced as paperbacks, making them particularly affordable. A small press is an independent publishing house that has a fully. If you are a publisher, click here, to list with us. Each year we sponsor both a chapbook contest and a fulllength poetry book contest. Books published through westbow press are offered author support, editorial, marketing, and. New york small press list the nysca literary map of new. We are eclectic and unpredictable because different productions are contracted to different editors who are given a free reign to shape projects to their satisfaction. The term, small press, means different things to many folk. In canada, these are considered small press publishers but the standard small press book run is accepted at 300 copies of a chapbook and 500 or more copies of a spinebound book. Oct 20, 2016 bonus for those with tight book budgets.
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