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How to Start a Magazine, Small Press, Blog, and More
Libraries Publish
How to Start a Magazine, Small Press, Blog, and More
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In this book, author Stephanie Katz, founding editor of the award-winning literary journal 805 Lit + Art, shares practical tools and advice for starting successful creative publishing projects.
Publishing benefits libraries by providing high-quality content to patrons, showcasing local writers and faculty, and creating buzz for the library. These endeavors can be launched at any type and size of library, often for little to no cost. Libraries Publish teaches libraries how to publish literary magazines, book review blogs, local anthologies, picture books, library professional journals, and even novels. You'll learn how to run a writing contest or writer-in-residence program, form community partnerships with other literary organizations, find funding, navigate legal considerations, market your publication, and more.
Each chapter contains detailed information on how to start your project, including comprehensive checklists, recommendations for free software, and legal considerations. Social media strategies as well as tips for facilitating student or teen-run projects are also covered. If your library wants to start a publishing project, this book will be your go-to resource!
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments,
Introduction,
PART I: GETTING STARTED
Chapter 1—Plan Your Publication,
Chapter 2—Format and Software,
Chapter 3—Submissions Management,
Chapter 4—Professional Development for New Publishers,
PART II: PUBLICATIONS AND PROGRAMS
Chapter 5—Publish a Magazine,
Chapter 6—Publish a Book,
Chapter 7—Publish an Anthology,
Chapter 8—Start a Blog,
Chapter 9—Run a Writing Contest,
Chapter 10—Start a Poet Laureate or Writer-in-Residence Program,
PART III: LEGAL AND FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Chapter 11—Legal Considerations,
Chapter 12—Financial Considerations,
Chapter 13—Fund Your Publication,
PART IV: PROMOTION AND COLLABORATION
Chapter 14—Distribution,
Chapter 15—Promotion,
Chapter 16—Programming and Partnerships,
Conclusion,
Further Reading,
Index,
Product details
Published | Jan 11 2021 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 274 |
ISBN | 9781440869433 |
Imprint | Libraries Unlimited |
Dimensions | 9 x 6 inches |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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