Category: Industry Information
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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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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…
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Presenting at OpenEd25: Reflections from a UNG Press Student Assistant
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Authored by Joshua Lann, former UNG Press Intern (Fall 2024) and Student Assistant (Spring 2025) Presenting at this year’s Open Education Conference (OpenEd25) with my colleague Nicole Clifton was an enormous honor and an opportunity I will forever cherish. Our presentation—Innovating for All: AI-Powered Audiobook Creation in Open Textbook Publishing—discussed…
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“Innovating for All: AI-Powered Audiobook Creation in Open Textbook Publishing” OpenEd25 Presentation
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On October 29, 2025, UNG Press Marketing and Content Manager Nicole Clifton and UNG student Joshua Lann presented at the Open Education Conference (OpenEd25) in Denver, Colorado. Informed by their work as UNG Press interns (Fall 2024) and student assistants (Spring 2025) converting Open Textbooks into audiobooks with AI assistance,…
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The Quiet Power of the Publisher Catalog
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Authored by UNG Press Intern Natalie Montpas If you’re new to publishing (or even if you’ve sent a few queries), you might assume that marketing, social media, or big reviews are what make a book visible. Those are important, but one of the quieter power tools in publishing is the…
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The Role of Style Guides and Style Sheets
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While anyone who has written a paper for school has encountered style guides, not everyone is familiar with style sheets. Here is a simple breakdown of both tools.