publishing business

Why We Still Believe in Backlists

4 June 2026 / Mark Posey, Tracy Cooper-Posey

Most products fade quickly after launch. Books rarely do. At Stories Rule Press, we believe great stories have a long life, finding new readers months, years, and even decades after publication. That’s the enduring power of a strong backlist—and why we’re building a library for the long term, one story at a time.

Five Things People Get Wrong About Small Presses

12 February 2026 / Mark Posey

“Small press” gets used as shorthand for all sorts of assumptions — temporary, amateur, stepping stone. But size isn’t a synonym for casual. A real small press is a business with systems, strategy, and long-term intent. Here are five of the biggest myths people still get wrong — and what actually matters instead.