Microcosm Publishing

11/26/2025

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 do you best use it? Jane Friedman of The Bottom Line is back to chat with Joe and Elly about co-op, Microcosm's experience with it, and how to communicate with buyers and reps about it.

Check out The Bottom Line here: https://janefriedman.com/the-bottom-line-janes-publishing-industry-newsletter/

And view the full episode at microcosm.pub/podcast

11/26/2025

Six hours to go for Books for a Better Year and as of right now we're (*checks watch*) less than $150 to our goal!

Want to kick off the year with some books designed to help you rest, recharge, and get ready to reengage? Want to break away from burnout and fight the systems that got you there in the first place?

Microcosm.pub/Kickstarter (link in bio!)

11/25/2025

2 days 2 go!

Reads to meet the new year rested, resourced, healthy, and hopeful for what's ahead!

11/24/2025

Just a nother week at the office

11/20/2025

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 why contracts are important, how to navigate them as an author, and what makes a good publishing contract.

Full episode at microcosm.pub/podcast

11/17/2025

You’ve got to respect stars that stick to their scruples.

11/13/2025

It's the 20 year anniversary Rowe Palafox's original "Barefoot and in the Kitchen" vegan cookzine!

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 the new collection, "Cook Your Own F*cking Life."

Clip below, full episode at microcosm.pub/podcast

11/06/2025

Now on Kickstarter: Books for a Better Year

These titles seamlessly connect the personal and the political, encouraging you to see how caring for yourself, looking out for others, and tapping into your innate creativity connect in the work toward a brighter shared future.

With featured titles from Dr. Faith, Caroline Moore, and many more!

Check it out at

Reads to meet the new year rested, resourced, healthy, and hopeful for what's ahead!

11/06/2025

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.

Clip below, and full episode at microcosm.pub/newpodcast

For more on the We Are Stronger Than Censorship campaign, click here: https://www.wearestrongerthancensorship.org/

To get the stickers, click here: https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/artist/we-are-stronger-than-censorship/

11/05/2025

We are apprehensive to announce the next volume in our Queering Consent series.

11/04/2025

A public service announcement