Publishing

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Publishing

Publishing (/pʌblɪʃɪŋ/) is the activity of making information, literature, music, software and other content available to the public for sale or for free. Traditionally, the term refers to the distribution of printed works, such as books, newspapers, and magazines. With the advent of digital information systems, the scope has expanded to include electronic publishing such as ebooks, academic journals, micropublishing, websites, blogs, video game publishing, and the like.

Etymology

The word "publish" comes from the Latin publicare, meaning to make public. It was first used in the context of books in the early 14th century.

Types of Publishing

  • Book Publishing: The process of creating books, from the writing and editing, to design and printing, and finally, to the marketing and distribution.
  • Academic Publishing: The subfield of publishing which distributes academic research and scholarship. Most academic work is published in academic journal articles, books or thesis' forms.
  • Periodical Publishing: This involves publications that appear in a new edition on a regular schedule, such as magazines, newspapers, and journals.
  • Web Publishing: The process of publishing original content on the Internet. This can include websites, blogs, and social media posts.
  • Self-Publishing: The publication of any book, album, or other media by its author without the involvement of an established publisher.

Related Terms

  • Editor: A person who corrects or modifies the work of others. In the context of publishing, an editor's responsibilities may range from correcting spelling and grammar to working with the author to shape the content of a publication.
  • Publisher: An individual or company that prepares and issues books, journals, music, or other works for sale or distribution.
  • Copyright: A legal right that grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights to determine whether, and under what conditions, this original work may be used by others.
  • Distribution (business): The process of making a product or service available for the consumer or business user who needs it.

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