Recent questions tagged publishing

Description : If wikipedia was printed in volumes like a traditional encyclopedia how big would it be?

Last Answer : In June 2015, a hard copy of the English Wikipedia was printed in 7473 volumes of 700 pages each (5,231,100 pages total). As of 25 October 2021, if you removed ... also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Size_of_Wikipedia#Hard_copy_size https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Size_in_volumes

Description : How can a foreign national apply for work in the publishing industry in the US/UK?

Last Answer : I’d inquire with the US/UK people, letting them know you have fluent English skills, and ask them if you’re close enough.

Description : Are there magazines for criminals?

Last Answer : I think how-to lore is conveyed mostly by word of mouth, especially in certain concentrated populations. Also this is not likely to be a group that goes in for paid subscriptions.

Description : Is it ok to publish highly offensive illustrations and captions against a group?

Last Answer : answer:I don't think it is helpful at all. I recently read an article on that The author pointed out a double standard when dealing with those cartoons: Many papers will print pictures offensive to ... either. If anything, that kind of thing deepens the rift between religions. We don't need that.

Description : Would this be a big deal to you and/or your publisher?

Last Answer : Sounds like it was self-published. You get what you pay for.

Description : Was the Esquire Magazine mistake done on purpose?

Last Answer : Very tasteless. I think a mistake.

Description : If you write a book and self-publish it, but no one buys it, are you considered a real author?

Last Answer : The person is an author albeit an unsuccessful one.

Description : Authors versus publishers versus Apple versus customers. Who wins and who loses?

Last Answer : answer:I'm not sure what the evidence for price fixing would look like in this case. I think it's unlikely that Apple is working with Amazon or other ebook publishers to figure out their ... how long people buy DVDs by including features and content you couldn't include in a theater experience)

Description : Should I change my name for publishing purposes?

Last Answer : Use the one you feel most comfortable with. Screw the rest of the world that gives you any grief about it. As long as your social security stuff checks out ok (they send a notice to you each year in February) you’re fine.

Description : What are the best ways to get books and other intellectual properties published online?

Last Answer : http://www.lulu.com/ That place is AMAZING. It’s by far the easiest place to get your stuff published. You market it any other way you market stuff. Related forums etc (authors forums) are a good place to start.

Description : Anybody have experience with Print On Demand services for their book?

Last Answer : I guess not a lot of answers here, but I'd be very interested in how your experience turns out. I've also found Blurb.com as another option (which you may have seen)... If you think about it ... published, drop an update on here. I'd love to hear what you thought of the process and final product.

Description : Can I recieve an advance on forty-two pages of a novel (infuences: King, Kerouac, Thompson?

Last Answer : How good is it, my friend?

Description : Why do published letters to "The Economist" begin with "SIR"?

Last Answer : It’s traditional…

Description : If you could read your favorite magazine either online or in print form - which would you prefer?

Last Answer : Well it would depend on whether the online version would be archived or not…I like to clip articles from my favorite magazine to save for later…

Description : How do I start a magazine and make money?

Last Answer : answer:Are you interested in starting a print magazine or an online magazine? Obviously, doing an online startup is going to cost you less, and it will be less risk. If you are looking to start a ... have in mind for this magazine. Maybe provide some further info and we can help you out with it.

Description : How can i get people to listen?

Last Answer : answer:Can you start a blog? Your book and movie plot ideas probably should be guarded a little more though (than just posting on the internet). Maybe try joining a writing group.

Description : How would i go about pitching an idea to a game publisher?

Last Answer : This site has some great advice.

Description : How many copies has mariama ba sold?

Last Answer : I found a study guide online that may answer some of your questions by googling the author. I hope this helps. Welcome to ask-public! Is this a homework project for you?