Book Publishing

Feature Writer: Simone Preuss
Read about the exciting field that is book publishing and discover every aspect involved. Learn about the publishing processes that every text goes through - from proposal via manuscript to finished product.
Are you a writer yourself? Read about publishing options, for example self-publishing, and how to submit a manuscript. Get to the bottom of book publishing with effective book marketing and sales strategies. Understand book distribution – how do books actually get onto bookstore shelves?
Thinking about working in publishing? Rights, translations and budgeting are important fields. Learn about different career options, publishing houses, key people, publishing associations and international book fairs in 2009.
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Nov 15, 2009
University Press Publishing Facts
In: Press/Publisher Profiles
As nonprofit entities, university presses fill a gap in the academic landscape. How do these scholarly publishers compare in terms of title production, sales and goals?
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Nov 9, 2009
How Sputnik Helped Academic Publishing
In: Book Publishing (general)
Scholarly publishing does not happen in a vacuum but is highly influenced by world events. Find out how the launch of Sputnik indirectly supported university presses.
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Oct 31, 2009
The Association of American University Presses
In: Book Publishing (general)
The Association of American University Presses (AAUP) promotes scholarly publishing and furthers members' collaboration to optimize their operations and resources.
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Oct 24, 2009
The University Press as a Publishing Model
In: Press/Publisher Profiles
What is a university press and how can it be distinguished from a commercial publishing house? Find out more about the origins and purpose of university press publishing.
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Oct 11, 2009
What Is Book Publishing?
In: Book Publishing (general)
Did you know that book publishing is a high-risk, time-consuming commercial process that requires careful planning and resource management? Find out why.
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Sep 29, 2009
Useful German Halloween Vocabulary
In: Book Publishing (general)
Kürbisse, Hexen and Geister all belong to a good Halloween party in Germany. Learn more fun Halloween vocabulary in German with this quick guide to a German Halloween.
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Sep 27, 2009
Scholastic Corporation Publisher Profile
In: Press/Publisher Profiles
Who wouldn't know Harry Potter publisher Scholastic? Millions of books in print and $2 billion in revenue make Scholastic the world's largest children's book publisher.
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Sep 19, 2009
Guadalajara International Book Fair
In: Book Publishing (general)
From November 28- December 6, Guadalajara in Mexico will once again host FIL 2009. Los Angeles is this year's Guest of Honor and more than 600,000 visitors are expected.
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