Weaver Press, one of the biggest independent publishing houses in Zimbabwe, is shutting down after 25 years. The founders - Irene Staunton and Murray McCartney (husband and wife duo) – announced the closure in December 2023. The publisher of fiction and non-fiction books is behind some of Zimbabwe’s most notable academic works. Speaking to University World News, Staunton … [Read more...] about Weaver Press Closes Doors After 25 Years
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IDPF: Publishing Outside the Big Five
In a panel moderated by Porter Anderson of Publishing Perspectives, the IDPF stage hosted a cluster of professionals who are making tremendous advancements and innovations in the industry, but are in the world between major traditional publishing houses and self-publishing. Some of these so-called independent publishers, not to be confused with the current concept of indie … [Read more...] about IDPF: Publishing Outside the Big Five
Indie Author vs. Indie Publisher
While there have been indie authors for countless years, the advent of digital publishing and e-reading has meant that the self-publishing movement has exploded in the last two years. For better or for worse when it comes to the quality and quantity of material available to readers, authors now have a wealth of tools at their disposal if they want to go it solo in the … [Read more...] about Indie Author vs. Indie Publisher