Books can be published in five main ways:

  1. Traditional publishing: They pay authors an advance.
  2. Small presses. They pay no advance and avoid print runs.
  3. Assisted and hybrid publishing. Authors pay to publish.
  4. Indie or DIY self-publishing. Authors start their own publishing company.
  5. Social publishing. Authors build a readership online.

Some PEG members are publishers. Check the Find an editor page > Areas of expertise > Publishing, or complete the form at the bottom of the Job submission page.

Jane Friedman gives a lot more information here.


Published February 28, 2024 at 13:06. Updated December 2, 2024

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