Micropublishing is neither fish nor fowl. It falls between the two stools of self-publishing and small (but still larger) indies. Micros publish a few books a year but they operate with their own logic, have distinct goals, and use tools different from either small presses or self-publishers. As such, a micropublisher struggles to get information appropriate to just it, or even to understand its constituent parts. This book is unique in that it lays out what a micropress is, how it differs from either the self-publisher or the indie press, and how it can best operate regardless of what the goal of the micropress is. The book is friendly and personal, honest about mistakes to avoid and, above all, highly informed and experienced. This book is an excellent guide for those who want to explore professionalising their publishing, for businesses which want to use micropublishing to organically grow, for colleges and writing co-ops, and for those who want to start and grow their own publishing company.

Katie Isbester, with the help of her faithful hound, set up Claret Press almost a decade ago while she still sick with cancer. She had an old desktop computer and her background career as a jobbing editor. Since then, Katie has recovered and her press has published over three dozen books. They have won awards, been long- and short-listed for awards, been translated and sold to bigger publishers. Yet the publishing house remains a micro, frequently just her, her dog, and now her new laptop. Katie also hosts lively but friendly discussions on the Claret Press YouTube channel about books and the ideas that are embedded in her books. She also conducts workshops, edits on a freelance basis, and consults for other micropublishers.