About Oak Tree Press
Who Are We?
We're book-lovers. Like you">
About Oak Tree Press Who Are We? We're book-lovers. Like you, we like the look of
books, the feel of books, the mystery of books. And, of course, we love to
read them. Oak Tree Press is an
independent publisher that celebrates writers, and is
dedicated to the many great unknowns who are just waiting for the opportunity to
break into print. Mission
Statement Anyone who has ever tried
knows how tough it is to get published in this blockbuster, celebrity, name-author world. Today the face of publishing is made up of massive conglomerates formed
through buyouts, mergers, and acquisitions, with an inclination to focus on
large runs with established name authors and projected "blockbuster"
properties. As a result, many extremely
talented authors are abandoned or ignored altogether. Oak Tree fills
this market niche, creating opportunities for authors and allowing the book buying public the power to opt for quality
and diversity over celebrity. Our Specs
In addition, we commit to a title for the long haul and
maintain "in print and available" status for our books that goes far, far beyond
the typical. Book industry standards consider a title "sold through"
within 8-10 weeks of its release. At Oak Tree, we know that some titles
take a while to catch on with readers, and don't drop later bloomers or slow
starters from our list of available titles. We still support titles which
were published in the first years of our business. We Love Writers Because. . . . . . .we're writers ourselves! And we understand how the formulaic,
bottom-line arena of big time publishing has all but eliminated chances for
first time authors. Oak Tree Press joins the ranks of a new generation of
independent publishers and writers stepping forward to fill this void in the
publishing market, attempting to achieve the breadth and depth of the large
houses. We're looking for undeveloped authors of mainstream genre fiction
and narrative non-fiction. We're looking for you!
Friends and Associations Oak Tree Press has a lot of friends, and we're making more and more all the time. Writers, readers, publishers. . .
anyone with
ink on his hands and a story in his heart. Oak Tree develops and executes marketing Oak Tree is committed to producing a
quality book which will pass the scrutiny of all the major players in the book
business. We are a stocking publisher with Ingram,
Baker & Taylor, Amazon.com, and Barnes & Noble Extended Title Database. In addition, we realize that very often
a bookshop is not the only venue to sell books, and for some titles, bookshops
may be the least effective way to introduce a book to readers. Therefore, Oak
Tree Press actively networks with numerous other groups and associations. We
will offer our retailer's terms to other outlets where there may be a good
match. We've listing in hobby catalogs, professional newsletters, event
programs, local maps (sponsored by business ads) and more. Oak Tree Press is a member of several
book-industry organizations such as Chicago Women in Publishing, Illinois
Women's Press Association (part of the National Federation of Press Women), and
SPAN (Small Press Association of North America). We also belong to the Public
Safety Writers Association and ABFFE (American Booksellers for Freedom of
Expression, to which we donate a box of books each year for its silent auction
held during Book Expo). We also support numerous literacy causes. At Oak Tree Press, we realize the value
of being a citizen of our own community as well, and therefore support the
activities of the Taylorville Tourism Council and Taylorville Arts Council, plus
we are an active member of the local Kiwanis. Publisher Billie Johnson is a
member of longstanding in the American Association of University Women and is
very active in the local chapter where she currently holds the office of Second
Vice President (Membership). We are also a member of Human Rights Watch.
Both Oak Tree and Johnson are supporters of animal causes, donating both time
and money to numerous shelters and pet centers across the US., and most recently
to vets and shelters in New Orleans after the devastation of Katrina. In
addition, Oak Tree Press offers free programs to women's shelters in Central
Illinois which teach resume and other practical writing skills, plus creative
writing. Plus. . .
we're a lot of fun! Check out our titles and stay in touch with us! Oak Tree Press 140 East Palmer Street Taylorville, IL 62568
plans
tailored for each book released. We present our
books at Book Expo America, which is the biggest darn book show in the
world, and we're also exhibited and represented at library shows, regional
bookseller shows and conferences
everywhere.
OakTreePub@aol.com or info@oaktreebooks.com
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