Understanding publishing / Tracy Marsh
- Bib ID:
- 6569352
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Marsh, Tracy, 1962-, author
- Description:
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- Hyde Park, SA : Tracy Marsh Publications, 2014
- ©2014
- 184 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 24 cm
- ISBN:
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- 9781875899487 (paperback)
- 1875899480
- Summary:
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Author and publisher Tracy Marsh uses interactive activities, discussion points, practical examples and her own experiences to explain the key aspects of the publishing industry in this easy-to-read book. From a history of publishing in Australia, to the key roles in a publishing team, what makes a successful publication, the production process, legal and financial considerations, sales, marketing and opportunities in the industry; 'Understanding publishing' covers everything you need to know about publishing books, periodicals and digital publishing. It even includes a glossary of useful publishing terms and helpful contacts for those new to the industry.
- Full contents:
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- Introduction
- 1. History of Australian publishing
- 2. What is publishing?
- 3. The publishing team
- 4. What makes a successful publication?
- 5. You can't judge a book by its cover! Or can you?
- 6. Book publishing
- 7. Periodical publishing
- 8. Formats and printing
- 9. Deadlines and schedules
- 10. Money matters
- 11. The production process
- 12. Designing publications
- 13. Contracting a freelancer
- 14. Self-publishing
- 15. Marketing and publicity
- 16. Publishing and the law
- 17. Digital publishing
- 18. Publishing in the future
- 19. Useful publishing terms
- Useful contacts.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Subject:
- Copyright:
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- Published status:
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- Publication date:
- 2014
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