Tag: publishing industry
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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…

