Independent Publishing

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A collection of vibrant book covers from independent presses displayed on a table, representing the 2026 Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist.

2026 Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist features four indie novels

Four of the six novels on the 2026 Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist hail from independent presses, a striking endorsement for publishers often overshadowed by industry giants.

Claire Donovan·April 23, 2026

Walt Whitman setting type by hand in a historic Brooklyn print shop for the first edition of 'Leaves of Grass'.

Books

Classic Books That Started as Self-Published

Before it became a cornerstone of American literature, 'Leaves of Grass' was printed at a Brooklyn print shop in 1855.

Claire Donovan·April 19, 2026

Books

Top 5 Small Press Books for Spring 2026: Diverse Voices

In Spring 2026, a debut novel from a tiny Vermont press, print run 500, was shortlisted for a major literary award, bypassing publishing giants.

Claire Donovan·April 11, 2026