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How eBooks Changed the Way We Read
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Authored by Cheyenne Clenney, UNG Press Intern A Brief History of eBooks The concept of eBooks goes back as far as the earliest rendition of the internet when Michael S. Hart digitized the world’s first eBook, the United States Declaration of Independence, in 1971 (Government Book Talk, Losowsky). Using ARPAnet,…
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The Relationship Between University Presses & Libraries
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Authored by UNG Press Intern Madelyn Huff | Banner Image “San Diego College Learning Resource – bookshelf” by Joe Crawford is licensed under CC-BY-2.0. Both university presses and libraries are committed to the promotion of scholarly research, the expansion of accessibility to new information, and the creation of this new…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Editing
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Authored by Madelyn Huff, UNG Press Intern | Banner Image “Stack of Books” by Heffloaf is licensed under CC-BY-SA-4.0 To an outside perspective, editing can seem like a one-and-done process where an author, or editor, looks over a manuscript and fixes any spelling errors or formatting mistakes before completion. In…
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A Guide to Reader’s Reports
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Authored by Cheyenne Clenney, UNG Press Intern Whether you work in the publishing field or are an aspiring author yourself, the ins and outs of publishing a book can be overwhelming—and full of steps that you might not have ever considered. For instance, how does a manuscript actually get to…
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Self-Publishing vs. Independent Publishing: A Guide for New Authors
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Many authors mistake independent publishing and self-publishing as the same publishing pathway. However, in reality, there is a big difference. Independent publishing is similar to traditional publishing in that it is a joint partnership between author and publisher. In independent publishing, the publisher covers most production expenses. Self-publishing, however, places…
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University Presses in the United States: A Brief History
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Definition and Overview of University Presses Before diving into the history of university presses in the United States, it is helpful to first understand what a university press does and how it differs from other publishing pathways. University presses reflect the values of their sponsoring institutions, while also shaping their…
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Frontlist and Backlist in Publishing: What Authors Need to Know
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Publishing catalogs often categorize their titles as either “frontlist” or “backlist.” These labels serve a clear purpose in the publishing industry. Understanding the difference between the two labels can give you a better understanding of how a title’s dynamic shifts with the publisher’s approach to marketing and production timeline. Backlist…
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Copyright 101: How Do Open Access and OER Compare
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What are the differences between OER and Open Access? Well, it starts with copyright. Open Access (OA) materials still carry copyright. However, they are often free to read. Open access allows more people to obtain information they might not otherwise be able to access due to financial barriers—it does not…