A People's Guide to Publishing
Microcosm PublishingJoe Biel is the founder and CEO of Microcosm, a 25-year-old midlist publishing and distribution company that has sold millions of books. Elly Blue is the editorial and marketing director at Microcosm. Joe is also the author of A People’s Guide to Publishing, which distills what they’ve learned over the past 25 years in 416 pages. Together, they distill this knowledge for other publishers and peopl... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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Early episode drop this week due to the holiday!
Put simply, bookstore co-op is a tool publishers can use to incentivize bookstores for ordering and featuring their books, or hosting events with their authors. Is co-op right for your publisher? How ... more
It's a throwback episode!
Contracts are no one's favorite part of publishing, no matter which side of the table you're sitting on. This week on the pod, we revisit a classic People's Guide to Publishing episode where Joe and Elly walk you through wh... more
It's the 20th-ish anniversary of Ashley Rowe Palafox's original "Barefoot and in the Kitchen" zine! This week on the pod, Ashley joins us to talk about the inception of the zine, how punk helps you let go of perfectionism, and updating the zines for ... more
This week on the pod, Lee Wind of the Independent Book Publisher's Association is here to talk about the We Are Stronger Than Censorship campaign, book bans, and a few fun side quests like microwaves and 90s movies.
For more on the We Are Stronger ... 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 States2 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 States4 years ago Exposes a whole behind-the-scenes world, mostly in 10 minute segments
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Conversations revolve around various aspects of the publishing industry, with a strong emphasis on marketing strategies, self-publishing, and the implications of emerging technologies like AI. Noteworthy topics include discussions on how book bans affect marginalized voices, the importance of brand identity for small presses, and effective inventory management in publishing. The hosts engage with leading experts and authors, providing insights on topics from print-on-demand to the distribution of children's books. A particularly engaging aspect is the hosts' candid discussions that blend personal anecdotes with professional industry insights, making the content relatable and accessible to both new and seasoned publishers. This podcast stand... more
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2. Philomena Polikrone
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