Publishing

Publishing is the activity of putting information into the public arena. Traditionally, the term refers to the distribution of printed works such as books and newspapers. With the advent of digital information systems and the Internet, the scope of publishing has expanded to include websites, blogs, and other forms of new media.

Independent publishing alternatives

In spite of the fact that middle and lower level authors now need to keep a day job, they have managed to find smaller alternatives to the mass market in the form of small press such as self-publishing, print on demand, and through the eBook format as well. Even though there is little market exposure in addition to the royalty checks that are few and far between, these publishing alternatives provide an avenue that expresses diversity in styles and political views that the mass markets haven't seen in the last 10-15 years.

Related Topics:
Small press - Self-publishing - Print on demand - EBook

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Rather than try to write a bestseller, most of these small press authors shoot for the long range goal of writing the Great American Novel.

Related Topics:
Bestseller - Small press - Great American Novel

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