The Minnesota Book Publishers Roundtable September (in-person) event included an enlightening panel discussion with insights from industry trailblazers Emilie Buchwald, Dana Buchwald, Karen Pavlicin, and Crown Shepherd, all of whom have crafted their unique paths to success in the small press ecosystem.

In a landscape dominated by industry giants, it’s important to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes of literature – vibrant small publishers. In the ever-evolving world of publishing, small presses are quietly revolutionizing the game. The business side of small publishing is a world unto itself, and these innovative players have used exciting strategies to publicize their titles, champion their authors, and achieve growth.

A message to our members: due to technical difficulties there were issues in our normal recording procedure and most unfortunately audio cannot be posted at this time- we apologize for any inconvenience.