Introduction New York City has long stood as the epicenter of the global publishing industry. From the towering office buildings of Manhattan to the boutique publishers tucked into brownstones, the city continues to shape the literary, academic, and cultural landscapes of the world. In 2025, the city remains home to the headquarters of many of … Read more
Introduction Metadata might not be the most glamorous aspect of publishing, but it is undeniably one of the most important. Think of it as the DNA of content—invisible to most readers but crucial for guiding the right audience to the right book, article, or ebook at the right time. In an increasingly digital world, metadata … Read more
Introduction In the vast and rapidly evolving landscape of scholarly communication, academic publishers in the United States continue to wield significant influence on research dissemination, access models, and the very culture of knowledge production. As of 2025, the terrain of academic publishing in America remains dominated by a handful of powerful entities, each with unique … Read more
Introduction Ebooks are now a staple of modern reading habits, reshaping how books are published, distributed, and consumed. With the surge in digital publishing, choosing the best ebook format has become a pressing concern for publishers, authors, developers, and even readers. Each format comes with its own advantages, limitations, and use cases. EPUB, PDF, AZW3, … Read more
Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) has already reshaped numerous aspects of modern publishing—automating repetitive tasks, assisting with metadata generation, and enhancing discoverability. But as tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and Claude evolve, a question has begun to ripple through editorial departments, boardrooms, and literary festivals alike: Will AI replace human editors? This is not a new kind … Read more