A People's Guide to Publishing
Microcosm PublishingDo you find that the traditional methods for book publishing aren't working for you? Are you a publisher or author who wants to innovate, succeed, and expand your audience through time-tested methods? We offer time-tested publishing methods that we know work because we have used them to sell millions of books in a changing industry. We have been inundated with requests for consulting so we created... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 381 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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Jim Hanas of the Small Press Insights Dashboard is back! Join him, Elly, and Joe for a deep dive into how much of the book industry relies on data and analytics, how presses can use Bookscan and other insight tools to inform their lists and marketing... more
So you want to write or publish a book. It's easy to get caught up in what's hot, marketable, and selling NOW (we see you, romantasy).
But what if you have a book that might not be the easiest to market? Whether it's because of the regionality, nich... more
Does a publisher need a point of view? And why the hell does Microcosm say we're a "moderate/centrist" publisher in all of our books?
This week on the pod, Microcosm Marketing Specialist Daley Farr joins Joe and Elly to talk about Microcosm's POV, ... more
Fun fact about Microcosm—we broke up with Amazon in 2018 and never looked back. And while we thought we would see a dip in sales, we've really seen the opposite.
There's a common thought in publishing and writing that you HAVE to sell on Amazon, bec... more
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- Please get a decent mic!
This is a good show but for the love of God Joe, get a better mic.
Apple Podcasts3Albertparrot
United States2 years ago - My new favorite podcast
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us all, love the casual back-and-forth of the conversations which have so many nuggets of wisdom gleaned over the years!
Apple Podcasts5FeaoifheagUnited States2 years ago - If you can’t get the lede right
You write:
“We've said it hundreds of times on this pod: the problems that everyone assumes and claims to plague publishing aren't programs at all. So what is publishing's biggest problem?”
LAZINESS?
Apple Podcasts1lucywightmanUnited States3 years ago - Best podcast on publishing period.
Better than IBPA. Better than Publisher’s Weekly. Listen (and enjoy) Joe and Ellie right now.
Apple Podcasts5BmurlasUnited States5 years ago Exposes a whole behind-the-scenes world, mostly in 10 minute segments
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A show focused on practical publishing strategies, indie publishing, and the evolving book industry through candid conversations between two Microcosm Publishing executives. Episodes frequently cover topics like publicity, bookstore dynamics, warehouse and operational logistics, and the role of technology (including publishing software) in running a small to mid-sized press. Noteworthy is the emphasis on hands-on, community-driven approaches and real-world anecdotes from indie publishing, which can be especially valuable for authors, editors, and small publishers looking to innovate beyond traditional channels.
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1. J. Hunter Bennett
2. Daley Farr
3. Jane Friedman
4. Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
5. Maureen Karb
6. Danny Caine
7. Melissa Wrolstad
8. Summer Jewel Keown
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