To prepare and release a book, article, video, or other work so that many people can read, see, or use it.
From Old French *publier*, from Latin *publicare*, meaning 'to make public'. At first it meant simply to announce something publicly; later it focused on printing and distributing written works.
To publish is literally to 'make public'—to take something from your private mind and push it into the shared world. In the internet age, hitting 'post' or 'upload' is a tiny act of publishing that anyone can do.
Publishing industries and academic presses historically favored male authors and gatekeepers, limiting women’s and marginalized authors’ access to publication and recognition. This shaped whose voices were considered authoritative in public discourse.
Encourage and recognize authors of all genders, and avoid assuming a default male author. When discussing publication metrics, be aware of structural barriers that have affected who gets published.
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Women editors, authors, and small-press founders have been crucial in opening publishing to more diverse voices and challenging exclusionary norms.
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