To represent authors and negotiate contracts with publishers.

To edit and revise manuscripts.

To market and promote books to the public.

To distribute books to bookstores and libraries.

Traditional publishers pay authors an advance and retain control over the publishing process, while self-publishers pay all costs and retain full control.

Traditional publishers focus on print books, while self-publishers focus on ebooks and online distribution.

Traditional publishers have a wider reach and can get books into more bookstores and libraries, while self-publishers have more control over the final product.

Traditional publishers are more selective in the books they publish, while self-publishers are more open to publishing a wider range of books.

To sell books to bookstores and libraries.

To print and bind books.

To edit and revise manuscripts.

To market and promote books to the public.

A unique identifier assigned to each book.

The number of pages in a book.

The price of a book.

The author's name.

To revise and improve the manuscript.

To market and promote the book.

To design the book cover.

To print and bind the book.

Hardcover books have a hard cover, while paperback books have a soft cover.

Hardcover books are more expensive than paperback books.

Hardcover books are more durable than paperback books.

All of the above.

To design the book cover.

To illustrate the book.

To format the book's text and layout.

All of the above.

To develop and implement marketing campaigns for books.

To promote books to the media.

To organize book signings and author events.

All of the above.

To write press releases and media kits.

To pitch books to journalists and reviewers.

To organize book tours and author interviews.

All of the above.

To write reviews of books for newspapers, magazines, and websites.

To provide feedback to authors on their manuscripts.

To help readers find books that they might enjoy.

All of the above.

To help readers find books and other resources.

To organize and maintain library collections.

To provide reference and research assistance.

All of the above.

To sell books to the public.

To recommend books to customers.

To host book signings and author events.

All of the above.

To bring together authors, readers, and booksellers.

To promote reading and writing.

To provide a platform for new and emerging authors.

All of the above.

To bring together people who enjoy reading and discussing books.

To promote reading and literacy.

To provide a social outlet for people who love books.

All of the above.

The rise of ebooks and audiobooks.

The growth of self-publishing.

The increasing importance of online bookselling.

All of the above.