The publisher of Intercultural Press and a 25-year book veteran tries to make some sense of the publishing process for newcomers. From creating a compelling proposal to dealing with contracts to marketing oneself and one’s project, this overview will provide a starting point for aspiring authors. As the obstacles to successful publishing are daunting, some hard facts and important market realities will be discussed. While the industry will be presented in broad-brush strokes, the discussion will focus on the particular small press niche that IMI participants may find useful. Expect about an hour of material, an exercise or two and time for questions.