Microcosm Publishing

01/02/2026

Edelweiss is known in the book industry as a powerful tool connecting booksellers and librarians with publishers and their titles. But in the last year, Edelweiss’s new owners have made some changes in both the site’s functionality and pricing.

What does this mean for publishers, and how do we think it’ll effect the industry? Jane Friedman of the Bottom Line is back this week to talk with Joe and Elly about her thoughts.

Clip below, full episode at microcosm.pub/newpodcast

12/26/2025

How do you set a personal budget, even if thinking about money feels like the worst thing ever? What if you’re allergic to spreadsheets, or your family set you up with a ton of anxiety and expectations around finances?

We did a little seminar for Microcosm staff on setting a personal budget and Joe’s favorite tips for money management. Staff got so much out of it, we wanted to share it with the world!

Clip below, full thing at microcosm.pub/newpodcast

12/22/2025

Typical day at the office.

12/18/2025

Microcosm is hiring a Managing Editor!

Do you love to take a disorganized manuscript and turn it into a life-changing tool for readers? Do you light up when learning a new spreadsheet skill? Do you strive to mentor and grow other editors? Do you simultaneously think about the magic on the page AND the cost per word?

You might be a great fit for our team!

Full deets on the role and application process are at microcosm.pub/apply

Application deadline is January 4th.

12/18/2025

RIP: so many hot dogs, so much french onion soup. We hope it went to a good home. Henry, do you know?

12/11/2025

It’s another throwback episode!

Usually books and math don’t mix. The book people sit in one spot, the math in another, with their calculators and abacuses (or whatever it is math people use). But we are known champions of combining the two!

This week on the pod, Joe and Elly talk about the math that goes into publishing, from finances, to calculating print runs, and everything in between.

Clip below, full thing at microcosm.pub/newpodcast

12/11/2025

We are just frogging around over here.

12/04/2025

Being an author can often be an isolating experience. From writing to marketing, you’re often running solo.

Jessie Kwak, author of FROM CHAOS TO CREATIVITY and FROM SOLO TO SUPPORTED, joins us on the podcast this week to talk about building community as a freelance author, making connections as an introvert, and leaning into what people will notice about you.

Full episode at microcosm.pub/newpodcast

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