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Laura Jones-Rivera

@laurafjones.bsky.social

PhD Researcher in small press publishing & diversity at University of Stirling Operations @charcopress.com‬ Freelance typesetter Ex-publisher at 404 Ink lauraflojo.com

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Gemma Clark 🧿🕯️@gemmaclark.bsky.social · 2w ago

So sad to see this happening again. Here is their crowdfunder for shutters and window repairs. Let’s give them some support 🫶 www.gofundme.com/f/categoryis...

Donate to Help Category Is Books Get Shutters!, organized by Category Is Books

For the past eight years, Category Is Books has been able to comfortably oper… Category Is Books needs your support for Help Category Is Books Get Shutters!

gofundme.com

Duncan Hothersall@dhothersall.bsky.social · 2w ago

The second attack in two weeks on an LGBT+ bookshop in Glasgow. STV posted this story on Facebook and there is an endless stream of comments underneath suggesting the answer is for them to stop using the word "queer", stop supporting trans rights, and stop being so visible. Mainstreamed hate.

Laura Jones-Rivera@laurafjones.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I'm a little disappointed that an audiobook platform "initially designed to champion the UK’s small and independent presses" is now catering to PRH, even if they do say they will continue to value indies. But going from 2k to over 70k books has me skeptical.

The Bookseller@thebookseller.com · 2mo ago

Spiracle Audiobooks (@spiracleaudiobooks.bsky.social) will launch “Spiracle 2.0” in September 2026, an audiobook platform and new app, which the founders say will include a “fully extended” catalogue featuring an increased offering of books from major publishers as well as indies. 👇

404 Ink@404ink.bsky.social · 2mo ago

"It wasn’t quite the best of times or the worst of times, but Scottish publishing was a turbulent place in the mid-2010s." Thanks to Alistair Braidwood and @theskinnymag.bsky.social for the lovely chat about the legacy of 404 Ink! www.theskinny.co.uk/festivals/ed...

Loud and Proud: Celebrating ten years of 404 Ink - The Skinny

After a decade of publishing, the duo behind one of Scotland's most seminal indie presses, 404 Ink, look back at an impressive career and legacy.

theskinny.co.uk

Laura Jones-Rivera@laurafjones.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I'm presenting my first ever conference paper for University of Derby! I'll be online on September 2nd, 2.30 - 4.00pm talking about ‘The Ten-year Itch: A Decade of Disruption for Small Publishers’ if anyone would like to join me and other fascinating presentations: www.derby.ac.uk/events/lates...

Publishing for All in an Age of Uncertainty

The Publishing Programme is holding an online two-day conference on 1–2 September 2026 to mark this ten-year anniversary, and to reflect on the sociocultural, economic and practical implications for t...

derby.ac.uk

Laura Jones-Rivera@laurafjones.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Every email I send these days seeking information about a service that could be a brief document or email is immediately answered with a request for a meeting, EVERY. TIME. Every time, I have to follow up with 'no, just the info, please'. The info is meeting-walled. I'm too productive for this!

⚠️ eve g ⚠️@evegwood.com · 3mo ago

Are you a UK-based creator? Could you do with between £1 and £1000 to go towards a comic project you're working on? Do you like filling out forms? The Quindrie Comic Fund is open for applications until the end of July!! Please apply!!! I want to give you money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quindrie Press@quindriepress.com · 5mo ago

The Quindrie Comic Fund is open for submissions until 31st July 5pm! UK-based comic creators can apply for up to £1000 to put towards a comic project or goal. Read more details on eligibilty and how to apply here: quindriepress.com/fund 🐉

A blue dragon-like creature in a yellow jumper holds up a comic page, smiling. Text reads: "The Quindrie comic Fund is now open! Are you a UK-based comic creator? Apply for up to £1000 for your comic project!"
Laura Jones-Rivera@laurafjones.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Now I have a little car to run errands a lot more conveniently (yay) I have to also experience being overtaken in a residential 20mph zone while driving at 20mph (of course it was an SUV). Love this for me/the law/general safety

404 Ink@404ink.bsky.social · 4mo ago

📢ANNOUNCING: Recipients of the 404 Ink Bursary. The 404 Ink Bursary was founded to provide financial support and advice to other small, independent publishing presses. It is our final initiative ahead of our closure next month. Read more: 404ink.com/bursary

404 Ink Bursary in numbers, £5,500 give away to small presses. 844 preorders of Publisher Not Found. 39 Crowdfunder supporters. 23 small presses supported. 16 additional opportunities given to small presses. 10 sponsors and partners. 4 small press projects funded. 3 internships supported.