Microcosm Publishing
@microcosm.bsky.social
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
microcosm.pub/kickstarter
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
microcosm.pub/kickstarter
Early episode drop this week due to the holiday!
Put simply, bookstore co-op is a tool publishers can use to incentivize bookstores for ordering and featuring their books, or hosting events with their authors. Is co-op right for your publisher? How do you best use it?
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Put simply, bookstore co-op is a tool publishers can use to incentivize bookstores for ordering and featuring their books, or hosting events with their authors. Is co-op right for your publisher? How do you best use it?
microcosm.pub/newpodcast
November 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Early episode drop this week due to the holiday!
Put simply, bookstore co-op is a tool publishers can use to incentivize bookstores for ordering and featuring their books, or hosting events with their authors. Is co-op right for your publisher? How do you best use it?
microcosm.pub/newpodcast
Put simply, bookstore co-op is a tool publishers can use to incentivize bookstores for ordering and featuring their books, or hosting events with their authors. Is co-op right for your publisher? How do you best use it?
microcosm.pub/newpodcast
6 hours to go and we are literally less than $150 to our goal! If you have a sec, give this a re...tweet? repost? reskeet?... in case someone out there could use a solid unf*cking to kick off the year
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
microcosm.pub/kickstarter
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
microcosm.pub/kickstarter
November 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
6 hours to go and we are literally less than $150 to our goal! If you have a sec, give this a re...tweet? repost? reskeet?... in case someone out there could use a solid unf*cking to kick off the year
oh no the spambots know i'm a lesbian
November 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
oh no the spambots know i'm a lesbian
this is the energy we need to be bringing to the table
literally
literally
one of my uncles is banned from thanksgiving after he brought a giant spread of artisanal cheese, engaged in a planned confrontation with my cousins who were hosting and called them assholes, and then left and TOOK THE CHEESE AWAY
the Murray's Confrontation has never been forgiven
the Murray's Confrontation has never been forgiven
November 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM
this is the energy we need to be bringing to the table
literally
literally
Two days to go!
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
microcosm.pub/kickstarter
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
microcosm.pub/kickstarter
November 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Two days to go!
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JD Vance Cries In Bathroom After Trump Uses ‘Piggy’ Nickname On Someone Else https://theonion.com/jd-vance-cries-in-bathroom-after-trump-uses-piggy-nickname-on-someone-else/
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
JD Vance Cries In Bathroom After Trump Uses ‘Piggy’ Nickname On Someone Else https://theonion.com/jd-vance-cries-in-bathroom-after-trump-uses-piggy-nickname-on-someone-else/
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I'll take "who is Microcosm" for $200, Alex
November 21, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I'll take "who is Microcosm" for $200, Alex
Contracts are no one’s favorite part of publishing, no matter which side of the table you’re sitting on. This week on the pod, we revisit a classic episode where we walk you through why contracts are important, how to navigate them as an author, and what makes a good one.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Contracts are no one’s favorite part of publishing, no matter which side of the table you’re sitting on. This week on the pod, we revisit a classic episode where we walk you through why contracts are important, how to navigate them as an author, and what makes a good one.
microcosm.pub/podcast
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This week in the newsletter- Maybe the real brainworm was the friends we made along the way
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The real brainworm was the friends we made along the way
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November 19, 2025 at 1:05 PM
This week in the newsletter- Maybe the real brainworm was the friends we made along the way
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Want a sneak peek inside SELF-CARE CAN'T SAVE US, UNF*CK YOUR BRAIN ACTIVITY AND COLORING BOOK, and UNF*CK YOUR NONPROFIT?
Hell yeah, of course you do, with your good taste.
Check out the latest update in the Books for a Better Year Kickstarter
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Hell yeah, of course you do, with your good taste.
Check out the latest update in the Books for a Better Year Kickstarter
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mic...
Update 2: A look inside our featured books: art, diversity, and healing burnout—together! · Books for a Better Year: Self-Care Tools & Tricks for 2026
Hi, fabulous backers! I hope your week is off to a gentle start. Here's my take: When the world is throwing a lot at us like it is right now, we need clarity and connection, not more commercial
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November 18, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Want a sneak peek inside SELF-CARE CAN'T SAVE US, UNF*CK YOUR BRAIN ACTIVITY AND COLORING BOOK, and UNF*CK YOUR NONPROFIT?
Hell yeah, of course you do, with your good taste.
Check out the latest update in the Books for a Better Year Kickstarter
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mic...
Hell yeah, of course you do, with your good taste.
Check out the latest update in the Books for a Better Year Kickstarter
www.kickstarter.com/projects/mic...
Should you stay? Should you go?
Whether your potential turning point is in a job, a relationship or marriage, a school or career decision, a business issue, or a family or living situation, this zine can help you figure out your next step.
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Whether your potential turning point is in a job, a relationship or marriage, a school or career decision, a business issue, or a family or living situation, this zine can help you figure out your next step.
microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zine...
November 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Should you stay? Should you go?
Whether your potential turning point is in a job, a relationship or marriage, a school or career decision, a business issue, or a family or living situation, this zine can help you figure out your next step.
microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zine...
Whether your potential turning point is in a job, a relationship or marriage, a school or career decision, a business issue, or a family or living situation, this zine can help you figure out your next step.
microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zine...
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Heyyy, the reprint of MATH FOR KNITTERS has arrived!
In Canada, shop local! Shops, contact your Ampersand rep or Julie Asselin to carry the book!
Everywhere else, shop local too! Shops, @microcosm.bsky.social is our distributor everywhere outside of Canada!
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In Canada, shop local! Shops, contact your Ampersand rep or Julie Asselin to carry the book!
Everywhere else, shop local too! Shops, @microcosm.bsky.social is our distributor everywhere outside of Canada!
microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/book...
November 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Heyyy, the reprint of MATH FOR KNITTERS has arrived!
In Canada, shop local! Shops, contact your Ampersand rep or Julie Asselin to carry the book!
Everywhere else, shop local too! Shops, @microcosm.bsky.social is our distributor everywhere outside of Canada!
microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/book...
In Canada, shop local! Shops, contact your Ampersand rep or Julie Asselin to carry the book!
Everywhere else, shop local too! Shops, @microcosm.bsky.social is our distributor everywhere outside of Canada!
microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/book...
Because of what we publish, sometimes we say some shit that sounds wild out of context. Here's a few recent gems:
"tuck in the sword and give it a little kiss on its forehead"
"Can someone give me a count of how many They/Them pronouns you have?"
"tuck in the sword and give it a little kiss on its forehead"
"Can someone give me a count of how many They/Them pronouns you have?"
November 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Because of what we publish, sometimes we say some shit that sounds wild out of context. Here's a few recent gems:
"tuck in the sword and give it a little kiss on its forehead"
"Can someone give me a count of how many They/Them pronouns you have?"
"tuck in the sword and give it a little kiss on its forehead"
"Can someone give me a count of how many They/Them pronouns you have?"
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Happy partially muscled skeleton screaming before vanishing day to all those who celebrate.
November 14, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Happy partially muscled skeleton screaming before vanishing day to all those who celebrate.
Aside from friends, booksellers, and librarians, where do you get your book recs from?
Extra credit if you have favorite queer folks you follow that do book recs, extra EXTRA credit if they love erotica
(Are you a queer booktokker, -tuber, or -blogger who might want some review copies? Hit us up!)
Extra credit if you have favorite queer folks you follow that do book recs, extra EXTRA credit if they love erotica
(Are you a queer booktokker, -tuber, or -blogger who might want some review copies? Hit us up!)
November 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Aside from friends, booksellers, and librarians, where do you get your book recs from?
Extra credit if you have favorite queer folks you follow that do book recs, extra EXTRA credit if they love erotica
(Are you a queer booktokker, -tuber, or -blogger who might want some review copies? Hit us up!)
Extra credit if you have favorite queer folks you follow that do book recs, extra EXTRA credit if they love erotica
(Are you a queer booktokker, -tuber, or -blogger who might want some review copies? Hit us up!)
Life is a group project.
November 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Life is a group project.
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finding joy despite the world in 2025 is like this lol
November 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM
finding joy despite the world in 2025 is like this lol
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
microcosm.pub/kickstarter
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
microcosm.pub/kickstarter
November 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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
microcosm.pub/kickstarter
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
microcosm.pub/kickstarter
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
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.
microcosm.pub/newpodcast
microcosm.pub/newpodcast
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Originally published in 1997 by @versobooks.bsky.social and subsequently re-pressed by @microcosm.bsky.social in 2008, 2017, and 2025, it is by far the most important piece of scholarship on zines, accumulating over 1,500 citations.
November 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Originally published in 1997 by @versobooks.bsky.social and subsequently re-pressed by @microcosm.bsky.social in 2008, 2017, and 2025, it is by far the most important piece of scholarship on zines, accumulating over 1,500 citations.
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There's been confusion (totally our fault!) about when MATH FOR KNITTERS, by @kateatherley.bsky.social will be available outside of Canada. The answer is NOW. Here's a pretty quick explanation about what happened, when you can get the book, and where (spoiler: SOON and EVERYWHERE.
Update on Math for Knitters Availability: It's available NOW!
Math for Knitters, by Kate Atherley, is available NOW all around the world. In this short video, we clear up confusion about availability dates and explain the nitty gritty about how books are brought to market. Knitters, ask for Math for Knitters at your local yarn shop, bookstore, or public library! Shops and libraries in Canada, contact your Ampersand rep or Julie Asselin. Shops and Libraries in the U.S. and around the world, contact your Microcosm rep or [email protected]. Learn more about Math for Knitters at https://ninetenpublications.ca/books/math-for-knitters/
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October 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
There's been confusion (totally our fault!) about when MATH FOR KNITTERS, by @kateatherley.bsky.social will be available outside of Canada. The answer is NOW. Here's a pretty quick explanation about what happened, when you can get the book, and where (spoiler: SOON and EVERYWHERE.
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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This week, Jane Friedman is backto chat about about the growing popularity of Tiktok Shop, and if she thinks it’s worth your time.
Microcosm.pub/newpodcast
October 30, 2025 at 3:03 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.
Microcosm.pub/newpodcast
This week, Jane Friedman is backto chat about about the growing popularity of Tiktok Shop, and if she thinks it’s worth your time.
Microcosm.pub/newpodcast
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Not an either/or! I've long planned to add more booklets/zines to our roster. Also more books, obvs. And in the few weeks since I was interviewed for this, @microcosm.bsky.social took us on for sales and distribution. What a wild fall. Super cool to see MATH FOR KNITTERS front and centre here!
Frankfurt Book Fair 2025: Elbows Up!
Following U.S. threats and tariffs, publishers in British Columbia, Canada, are putting up a fight.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Not an either/or! I've long planned to add more booklets/zines to our roster. Also more books, obvs. And in the few weeks since I was interviewed for this, @microcosm.bsky.social took us on for sales and distribution. What a wild fall. Super cool to see MATH FOR KNITTERS front and centre here!
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
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
microcosm.pub/newpodcast
microcosm.pub/newpodcast