Publishing can be defined as the process of making literature, or information in any other format, available to the general public. The term 'publishing' generally refers to the process of printing and distributing books, magazines and newspapers on a large scale. Individuals and companies who are involved in printing and distributing works of different authors are called publishers.
Traditional publishing is a process that consists of several steps. Firstly, the publisher assesses the value and the appeal that the content or the book will have on the public. Once the manuscript is accepted by the publisher, the commission or the royalty of the author negotiated and settled. After that, the cover page is designed; the content is edited, proofread and copyrighted before it goes to the printing press.
Newspapers and magazines publishers usually hire writers or journalists to create and develop content for them. Publishing also includes printing and distribution of directories like yellow pages and academic texts for schools and colleges.
At times, the creators of the literature or content publish their own works through different media. This is more common today, thanks to the advent of the internet and digital publishing. Digital publishing allows writers to create and publish their own books, articles and other content in electronic format.
More and more first time authors and unpublished writers are turning to digital publishing technology, which is less expensive than its traditional counterpart. The advent of portable electronic reading devices has also paved way for popularity of ebooks, and digital publishing on the whole. | 
