IMHO: The Kick in the Pants That Nonprofit Literary Presses Needed

Small nonprofit literary presses are adapting to NEA funding cuts by diversifying revenue, strengthening donor relationships, and clarifying their community missions. The crisis is forcing long-overdue strategic and organizational work.
https://janefriedman.com/imho-the-kick-in-the-pants-that-nonprofit-literary-presses-needed/

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How I Navigated My Way to Memoir Deal from a Small Publisher

Learning from others and practicing patience while navigating the publishing industry led to a bright light at the end of the tunnel.
https://janefriedman.com/how-i-navigated-my-way-to-memoir-deal-from-a-small-publisher/

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University Presses: A Viable Path for Literary Fiction Careers

Authors and agents have long turned to university presses for nonfiction projects. They’re increasingly doing the same for literary fiction.
https://janefriedman.com/university-presses-a-viable-path-for-literary-fiction-careers/

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Chill Subs starts Lit Mag Incubator program

The website directory to find publishing opportunities especially in the literary and nonprofit community has announced a grant program.
https://janefriedman.com/chill-subs-starts-lit-mag-incubator-program/

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New science fiction publisher: Factorial Books

The founders of an aerospace company have launched Factorial Books, a new digital publishing company based in London.
https://janefriedman.com/new-science-fiction-publisher-factorial-books/

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Finding Publishing Opportunities in an Era of AI Disruption: Q&A with CEO Keith Riegert

While concerned about AI's impact on publishing economics and discoverability, Keith Riegert remains optimistic about the enduring value of human-created content in an increasingly digital world.
https://janefriedman.com/publishing-opportuities-ai-keith-riegert/

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Small Press Survival: Innovative Funding Models When Book Sales Aren’t Enough

Funding strategies by small presses include pre-sales campaigns, crowdfunding, subscriptions, memberships, and strategic partnerships.
https://janefriedman.com/small-press-survival/

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