Last weekend at the Little Literary Fair (LITLIT), we asked people who identify as members of a cultural minority to write a postcard telling us one thing people often get wrong about them.

As a nonfiction press with a progressive bent, we’re always looking for books with social and political undercurrents. But not every progressive-leaning book makes it over our transom. In fact, most don’t. Why is that?

I have a confession: I love reading books on my iPad. I know. There is a special place in hell for publishers like me, but I can’t help it. But there is one thing I do lament about the loss of real books on real bookshelves, and it’s probably the reason I will never give up print. Not entirely. Real books carry a tangible connection to the past.

I’m going to do something that small publishers normally don’t do. No, I’m not going to dance naked on a coffee table. (Why would you even think that?) I’m going to talk about money.

We just sent our latest book, ParentShift, to the printer — and, although it’s terribly exciting, it’s also anxiety-producing in the extreme.

Meet Lauren Diethelm, our new intern who, after several months of doing wonderful things here at the press, DEFINITELY deserves a proper introduction. 

When Jennifer and I named the company Brown Paper Press four years ago, we had no idea it would be a difficult name to remember. It seemed so simple to us — as simple as, well, brown paper.

Right off the bat, if you're here reading the blog of an independent press just for fun, we're inclined to think that yes, you can space a minute for literature. It's a noble thing, and we commend you for it. 

We’ve made a few changes over here at the old press and thought it might a good time to launch a publishing blog.