Monthly Archives: October 2012

When two publishing houses agree to publish the same edition of a book (or equivalent versions of an edition, for example, translated versions), simultaneously or near-simultaneously.

Th act of greatly discounting unsold print copies of a book (usually hardcover or trade paperbacks), by marking them with a felt-tipped pen across the book’s pages, near the spine. Once these are sold, no more printings are run and the book is out of print. The books themselves are known as “remainders.”

Another way to refer to “traditional” publishing houses–those that follow the editorial, ~17% author royalties, subsidiary rights-totin’ model.

Has an idea for a book, writes it, edits it into a manuscript, sends it to an agent.

Decides on the best stylistic approach for the book’s cover and interior.

Gets ‘finished’ manuscripts from editorial, sends to copyeditors, keeps track of design progress, deals with printers, distributors, and/or ebook conversion.

Gets word out about the book through advertising and promotional projects.

Connects author with media outlets and interested audiences.