Tag: publishing industry
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Reader’s Reports
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An author completes their manuscript and sends it off to a publisher for publication. The process appears simple, but how do publishing houses decide whether to publish a submitted manuscript? Answer: reader’s reports. Assistants or interns review the author’s provided sample and create a reader’s report that gives a concise…
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Stages of Editing
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Authored by Jocelyn Hatcher, UNG Press Intern The publishing process may appear quick and easy when looking from the outside. A story is imagined, then a manuscript is written, and once it is finished, it gets sent to a publisher for printing. However, there is a key step missing from…
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My Summer as a UNG Press Intern
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Authored by Vanessa Reyes, UNG Press Intern I became curious about the internship for the UNG Press, after speaking with a few previous interns about their experiences. It was always the same responses: everyone there is wonderful, I learned so much, and it opens up so many opportunities. At the…
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Tips and Tricks for New Copyeditors
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What is Copyediting? Copyediting is one of the last stages of the editing process in book publishing. Its purpose is to ensure a manuscript is consistent, grammatically correct, and aligned with the appropriate style guide. It takes place just before proofreading, which is the last step of the editorial process.…
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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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Upcoming UNG Press and Author Events
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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…