Tag: publishing industry

  • Self-Publishing vs. Independent Publishing: A Guide for New Authors

    Self-Publishing vs. Independent Publishing: A Guide for New Authors

    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…

  • Frontlist and Backlist in Publishing: What Authors Need to Know

    Frontlist and Backlist in Publishing: What Authors Need to Know

    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…

  • Upcoming UNG Press and Author Events

    Upcoming UNG Press and Author Events

    November 2022 Scott GouldAuthor of The Hammerhead Chronicles November 14, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. ESTThe Bohemian Cafe2 W Stone AveGreenville, SC 29609 Book launch for The Hammerhead Chronicles. Scott GouldAuthor of The Hammerhead Chronicles November 17, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. ESTHub City Bookshop186 W Main StreetSpartanburg, SC 29306 Scott Gould…