Manga publishing often requires a team of illustrators and writers working closely. Regular books might rely mainly on the author's words. And the marketing strategies for manga and regular books can be quite distinct too.
There were a few aspects to consider when publishing manga doujin novels:
1. The copyright of comics and novels: comics and novels are copyright-protected works. When adapting them into doujin novels, you need to obtain the authorization of the original author. During the adaptation process, the author's copyright had to be respected to avoid violating his rights.
2. The publishing process: The publishing process of a Doujin novel generally included planning, editing, proofreading, typography, printing, distribution, and so on. Before publishing, the content, style, and audience of the novel had to be determined in order to meet the market demand.
3. publishing channels: Doujin novels can be published through publishing houses, online platforms, bookstores, and other channels. When choosing a publishing channel, one had to consider factors such as the novel's influence, audience, and sales channels.
4. Promotion: The publication of a Doujin novel requires promotion to attract the attention of readers. He could use social media, online novel platforms, animation forums, and other channels to promote it.
The publication of Doujinshi novels required many factors to be considered. One needed to have a certain level of literary attainment and copyright knowledge. Before publishing, authors are advised to consult professionals to understand the relevant laws and regulations in order to better create and publish.
One significant difference is the distribution channels. In Japan, manga is often sold through specialized stores and kiosks. In the US, it might be more common to find them in larger bookstores or online platforms. Also, the censorship standards can vary, affecting the content that can be published.
The following steps were usually required for a publishing house to publish a novel:
1. Adapting a novel: Adapting the story, characters, and worldview of the novel to make it suitable for publication.
2. Selection of topics: The publishing house will plan suitable topics for publication according to market demand and readers 'preferences.
3. Creation and adaptation: The author will create and adapt a novel suitable for publication according to the requirements of the publishing house.
4. Review: The publishing house reviews the author's novel to see if the content, format, writing style, and other aspects meet the publishing requirements.
5. Typography and Proofreading: To make sure that the words, format, and pictures of the novels that have passed the review meet the publishing requirements.
6. Print and distribution: The publishing house will print the novel into books and distribute them to various bookstores, libraries, and other sales channels.
Different publishing houses may have different publishing processes, but the above steps are usually necessary. At the same time, the publishing house would also strictly check the quality of the novel to ensure that the content of the book was legal, healthy, and positive.
Releasing a novel and putting it on the shelves were two different things.
A novel release referred to the release of the novel's text content on online literature platforms such as Qidian, Genesis Chinese Network, etc. for readers to read. After the novel was published, the author could update the plot and chapters of the novel on the platform and interact with the readers.
Putting a novel on the shelves referred to uploading a novel to a specific chapter catalog on the online literature platform for readers to buy and read. The novel had to meet the platform's requirements such as word count, plot, and so on. It had to go through the platform's review before it could be successfully published. After the novel was published, the author could get more income and reader support on the platform, and at the same time, he could accumulate more writing experience.
It should be noted that different online literature platforms might have different requirements for the publication and listing of novels. Therefore, authors needed to publish and put on the shelves according to the requirements of the platform.
A novel publishing house or publishing group usually refers to an organization that specializes in publishing novels. Its main business includes editing, publishing, distributing, and marketing novels. In China, examples of novel publishing houses or publishing groups include the National Library of China Press, China National Book import and export (group) corporation, China Science and Technology Press, Shanghai Century publishing group, Zhejiang Ancient Books Press, etc.
A novel publishing house or a publishing group usually had a professional editorial team responsible for screening, adapting, editing, and proofreading novels to ensure that their quality met the publishing standards. These editing teams would then submit the novel to a publishing house or group for typography, printing, and distribution. In China, novel publishing houses or publishing groups would also meet with readers through various channels such as bookstores, online bookstores, e-books, etc. to sell and promote.