An Overview of Book Publishing Areas and Resources
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Posted by Simone Preuss Aug 18, 2009 |
Publishing is multifaceted and to someone new to the field, it can be quite confusing. For starters, there's the terminology. Like any specialized field does publishing use key terms to simplify everyday operations.
Then, there are the book publishing processes or different steps from manuscript to finished book that anyone in the field should be aware of - authors, publishing professionals, printers, artists, freelancers and those wishing to enter the field. For authors, the acquisitions department is of particular interest.
Self-publishing, pirated books and book identifications are other concerns of the publishing industry. Luckily, many good resources are available online that professionals and novices alike can tap into - knowing where to find them is all.
Below is a - growing - list of articles around book publishing sorted by topic.
Book Acquisition
- Writer's Best Friend: The Acquisitions Editor - What does an acquisitions editor do and how can authors improve their communication with these publishing professionals?
Book Production
- The Book Production Process - production explained from proofreading to typesetting
- Publishing 101: Key Publishing Terms Explained - galleys, binding and co.
Book Publishing General
- What Is Book Publishing? - definition, publishing stages and more
- What Publishers Do - publishing services from book concept to finished book and reader feedback
- Avoiding Self-Publishing Scams - which self-publishing offers to watch out for
- Five Reasons Why Not to Buy Pirated Books - Why you should never ever buy a pirated book
- Free Publishing Resources - must-bookmark online resources about book publishing
Book Identification
- What Is An ISBN? - ISBNs and their components explained
- How to Uniquely Identify Information - Apart from ISBNs, what other unique identifiers are there?
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