Authorside
Authorside is a term used in publishing discourse to describe the perspective, interests, and activities associated with authors within the broader publishing ecosystem. It denotes the set of concerns centered on writers, including rights ownership, royalties, manuscript control, branding, and direct engagement with readers. This contrasts with what is sometimes described as the publisher side, which focuses on editors, production, distribution, and business development.
Origin and usage: The compound form combining author and side is descriptive rather than a formal designation.
In practice: Author-side platforms and services emphasize author autonomy, transparent reporting, and control over pricing, rights,
See also: publishing industry, self-publishing, author branding, royalties, rights management, author-platform development.