An Interview With Jason Sizemore

[mabfan]

Bibliophile Stalker has an interview with Jason Sizemore, the publisher of Apex Publications, here. It's a very good interview, and I especially like this part:

Any advice for aspiring publishers?

Please, I implore you, have a business plan. If you’re not serious about the gig, then don’t bother, otherwise, you’re just going to sully the reputation of the small press even further.

How very true. When I earned my Certificate in Publishing last year from Boston University, I learned the first rule of publishing: "Publishing is a business." It doesn't matter how much you personally like the material you're publishing; you have to approach publishing as a business, or you won't succeed.

Jason's also got some good advice for writers too. Go read.

Comments

[autotruezone.livejournal.com]

How disappointing. He doesn't once mention his career as an outfielder for the Cleveland Indians.

[mabfan.livejournal.com]

Mixing up your Jasons and Gradys again? :-)

[autotruezone.livejournal.com]

<Emily Latella>Oh. Never mind.</Emily Latella>

[mabfan.livejournal.com]

I Emily Lattellaed once.

[mabfan.livejournal.com]

Although the two are not mutually exclusive... :-)