“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.
Publishing evolves. Tools change. Platforms come and go.
But some things at Stories Rule Press are non-negotiable.
Story comes first. Readers are respected. Authors are partners.
We don’t chase trends, we don’t play games with urgency, and we don’t let algorithms decide what gets published.
We believe in thoughtful growth, careful attention, and direct relationships with the people who actually read the books.
Because if it doesn’t serve the story, the author, and the reader—we don’t do it.
You may have noticed more Kickstarter campaigns coming from Stories Rule Press lately—and that’s intentional. For us, Kickstarter isn’t about hype or pressure; it’s about collaboration. It lets us create special editions, fund higher-quality production, and work directly with readers who want to be part of a book’s journey from idea to finished story—without replacing traditional releases or forcing anyone down a single path.
