publisher relationship

[bubbles4920]

how close does an author work with a publisher? what is the role exactly? a neighbour of ours recently had a friend visit, they met as she was her publisher. i would have though an editor would work more closely, not saying of course friendships cant develop in whatever environment!

[Lil O'lady]

The role of an editor is to ensure the text you provide is closely matched to the audience whereas a publisher assesses what will sell and how many should be printed, at what cost. often firms combine the two functions, and be especially aware of the editor/publisher firms who will charge you to publish your work (oh, but only initially...)

[naomi24]

No one should EVER pay to have their work published.

[NiceCupOfTea]

I would have thought that the author / publisher roles would most likely be described along the lines of 'avoidance / desperate attempts to contact' (pre-book being submitted) then 'desperate attempts to contact / avoidance' (post b.b.s). Having cosy dinners suggests all is well in their world. What's the book?