University Presses, Small Indie Presses, Self-Publishing, Oh My!: Pathways to Publishing Creative Writing

Abstract

This set of interviews features perspectives and observations from editors and writers with experience working in university presses, indie presses, and self-publishing with the aim of demystifying the publishing process and helping writers and authors consider possible pathways for writing careers and potential homes for their work. I spoke with Raquel Thorne, acquisitions editor at the University of Georgia Press; Lee Oglesby, freelance editor; and Mia Arias Tsang, writer; about the publishing ecosystem outside of the “big 5” and hope for change for publishing to support diverse editors, authors, and readers.