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Microcosm Publishing
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Based in #Portland and Cleveland. A Publisher's Weekly's fastest growing publisher 2022-2024. #Autistic founded/owned #ownvoices idealism; Change your life then the world around you; since 1996.

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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 connnect in the work toward a brighter shared future

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November 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
For more on the We Are Stronger Than Censorship campaign, click here: www.wearestrongerthancensorship.org

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November 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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.

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November 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
There are new forms of ecommerce popping up every day. Is selling online through Tiktok right for your books?

This week, Jane Friedman is backto chat about about the growing popularity of Tiktok Shop, and if she thinks it’s worth your time.

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October 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This week on the pod, Angela Engel of The Collective Book studio hangs out with us to talk about how Collective got where they are, how they develop their titles and marketing plans, outreach, bookstore engagement, and more

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October 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
less fascism, more fashion

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October 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Preparing to fight? Know your rights!

This zine was written by criminal defense lawyers who have seen it all

We've got the PDF marked down as low as 99 cents to help you prepare for action this weekend.

You can also preorder the physical zine on a sliding scale!

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October 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Can you really judge a book by its cover? Absolutely, yes. A lot of work goes into planning a book’s cover design— marketing goals, representing the author’s work, making it appealing to the target audience, legibility, and so much more.

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October 16, 2025 at 3:17 PM
New books!!!

"Cook Your Own Fucking Life", "Magickal Cats Tarot Coloring Book", and "Is There a Cult For That?" have all landed in the warehouse

check em out at microcosm.pub

Truly love this microcosm of our readers' interests. Cults! Cats! Cooking!
October 16, 2025 at 1:26 PM
This week on the pod, Lindsay McKee joins us to talk universal marketing truths & strategies, determining who your customer is (hint: it’s not you!), their needs, and publishing books that fill those needs.

Buckle in, aspiring marketers, for this fun & jargon-lite episode!

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October 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
We’re all being swept along by a tidal wave of history, and it’s easy to feel helpless. Full of memoir, personal anecdote, & insight about how to flourish during the present emergency, this book is the perfect manual for creativity in unprecedented times, and a practical how-to guide to storytelling
October 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
QUEER HALLOWEEN COLORING BOOK

Whether your vibe is more leatherwear, wholesome family bike rides, or LGBTQIA+ icon the Babadook, this coloring book offers you a relaxing and festive way to celebrate the freedom of the season.

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October 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
DYING TO MEET YOU: CONFESSIONS OF A FUNERAL DIRECTOR

Death is a part of any life well-lived.

Navigate death and grieving with greater openness, honesty, and preparation thanks to the supportive expertise of Singapore’s leading “life celebrant.”

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October 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
UNFUCK YOUR HOLIDAYS: Survive Old Traditions, Create New Ones, and Celebrate (or Not) on Your Own Terms

Whatever you celebrate (or would prefer not to) this funny, helpful book offers perspective and tools for making all holidays more meaningful and less stressful.

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October 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
HOT PANTS: DO-IT-YOURSELF GYNECOLOGY AND HERBAL REMEDIES

Hot Pants, long an underground classic, offers great basic sexual health information along with tried and true herbal treatments for common gynecological problems.

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October 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
WHAT RIDES AT NIGHT: QUEER, FEMINIST, FANTASICAL, BICYCLE HALLOWEEN STORIES

Gather ‘round, ghoulfriends, and peer into this enchanting collection of ghost stories, tall tales, and feminist fictions simmering with cyclist power.

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October 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
FROM SOLO TO SUPPORTED: A WRITER'S GUIDE TO FINDING COMMUNITY

Writing doesn’t have to be isolating—art flourishes in community. If you know where to look, there’s a whole world of writers out there, waiting to connect. A great read for writers new and old.

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October 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
QUEER HORROR: FUN & FREAKY PERSPECTIVES ON MACABRE MEDIA

Curl up with Joe and Gina for a romp through their favorite horror movies, TV shows, and books from the 1930s to today, exploring their messages, meaning, and enduring appeal for queer audiences.

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October 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Do you publish what YOU want to read, or what the market says people want to read? We’re back with last year’s PNBA trade show talking to publishers about how they decide what they acquire and publish, and the various things that go into it.

full episode at microcosm.pub/newpodcast
October 2, 2025 at 2:16 PM
This week we’ve got a perfect pairing for a perfect pair—get 60% off Henry & Glenn Forever and the Adult Activity and Coloring Book!

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Use code HENRYANDGLENN at checkout to get the discount!
October 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The HeART Tarot is a unique deck featuring beautiful, original illustrations incorporating the shape of the human heart and elements of the natural world into each archetype.

This week on the pod, Nic hangs out with us to talk astrology, intuition, publishing, and more.

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September 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Inside glimpses!
September 18, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Now on Kickstarter: Cozy Comfort & Cookbooks for the Frugal Vegan

The Venn diagram of punk and vegan lifestyles is basically a circle. We have two books that sit right at that intersection of craft, community, and most importantly of all—food.

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September 18, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Not trying to be clickbaity with the thumbnails on this one, Elly just makes really great faces sometimes
September 18, 2025 at 2:24 PM
On the pod this week: Trying to get high-profile reviews for your books can feel like a rat race. So many publishers competing for the same space in the same publications. But do reviews really matter? Are they worth the time publishers put into getting them?

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September 18, 2025 at 2:24 PM