kirjastamist

Kirjastamist is an Estonian term for the act or process of publishing, encompassing the creation, production and distribution of written or audiovisual works. The noun kirjastamist derives from kirjastama, to publish, and is used in formal and industry contexts to refer to publishing activities or licensing arrangements.

Scope and activities: Kirjastamist typically covers manuscript evaluation, editing, contract negotiations with authors, copyediting, design and layout, production (printing or digital formats), distribution to bookstores, libraries and online platforms, and marketing. It also includes rights management, licensing, and the payment of royalties. The term is used for both traditional publishing houses (kirjastus) and self-publishing or digital publishing arrangements.

Legal and economic context: Copyright law governs the exclusive right to publish, reproduce, translate or distribute a work, and licensing agreements determine territory, format and duration of rights. In contracts, kirjastamist is often described in terms of obligations, rights granted to the publisher, and royalties due to authors. The rise of digital publishing and open access has expanded the meaning and practice of kirjastamist, including e-books, online journals and self-publishing platforms.

Historical note: Estonian publishing has a long history, with growth in national literature and education, and continues to adapt to digital technologies and changing consumer practices.

Related topics include kirjastus (publishing house), autoriõigus (copyright), e-raamat (e-book) and digitaalne kirjastamine (digital publishing).