As a publisher devoted to telling the stories of people who are often disregarded or forgotten because of their social identity, I want to be on the record as supporting Anna’s right to initiate a discussion on behalf of those who do not have a voice. Furthermore, I believe we need to give people space to characterize situations and circumstances as they see … [Read more...] about Defending Discussion: The Silencing of Professor Anna Hayward
Publishing
Lived Places Publishing Announces the Launch of its First University Library Collection
Friends: Please read and share this press release with publishing and librarian colleagues: Lived Places Publishing Press Release We worked very hard for the past 18 months to launch 12 interdisciplinary collections, sign more than 50 books, and begin publishing titles. In early 2023 we are offering titles in Education Studies, Disability Studies, Black … [Read more...] about Lived Places Publishing Announces the Launch of its First University Library Collection
Book Pricing Strategy: Navigating the Complexity of Multiple Markets
How does a niche publisher with an emphasis on educational publishing approach pricing for trade markets? Or pricing for institutional (meaning multi-user) versus consumer (one buyer one user)? In this post from the Lived Places Publishing blog, I offer some starting points to consider with a focus on helping authors understand how publishers operate. Read … [Read more...] about Book Pricing Strategy: Navigating the Complexity of Multiple Markets
Celebrating Milestones: Lived Places Publishing Releases First Title
The first book delivered to the world by a new publisher must set the tone for all that is to follow. The first book must embody the vision and values of the publisher and, most importantly, it must be a damn fine book! From my seat as co-founder and publisher of Lived Places Publishing, I could not be more pleased and proud to introduce our first … [Read more...] about Celebrating Milestones: Lived Places Publishing Releases First Title
2021 In Review: My Four Critical Observations
My writing in 2021 was focused on new product development, publishing, and licensing strategy with an occasional thought piece on the intersection of platforms, business models, and negotiating strategy. This piece is a departure from form in that I would like to share my four most significant observations from 2021 in regard to the higher education … [Read more...] about 2021 In Review: My Four Critical Observations
Lived Places Publishing: Our Founding Mission
Affordable Course Readings, Library-Friendly Access, and Giving Voice to Social Identity in Context and Place By David Parker, Publisher and Co-Founder Lived Places Publishing launched in April 2021, guided by the belief that our team of editors and authors can innovate both in terms of content and with regards to access and affordability. Our enterprise … [Read more...] about Lived Places Publishing: Our Founding Mission