Strategic Partnerships Capitalize on Wave Books’ recent live audiobook activity with Jack Straw to develop a sustained series of co-produced readings and audiobooks with poetry centers, universities, and festivals, unlocking new licensing and direct-sales opportunities.

Digital Sales Enhance the online store and payment options by offering subscription access to new poetry titles, bundled digital editions, and promotions for libraries and poetry clubs; expand YouTube and social content to drive discoverability and direct sales.

Author Prestige Leverage the authors’ prize nominations and critical acclaim to attract arts funders, grants, and distribution partners by proposing sponsorships, co-published collections, or themed series backed by institutions.

Library Outreach Prioritize institutional sales by pitching libraries, colleges, and MFA programs with multi-user digital licenses, classroom-ready materials, and author-led events; target catalog placements and featured reads to boost shelf space and recurring orders.

Niche Growth Differentiate as a premier independent poetry publisher by signaling a scalable model built on author development, live events, and multimedia content; pursue audiobook platforms, education programs, and aligned publishers for growth through partnerships.