publisherfunded
Publisherfunded refers to a business model where a publisher finances the creation and distribution of content. This can encompass a wide range of activities, from the initial commissioning of an author or creator to the costs associated with editing, design, printing, marketing, and sales. In traditional publishing, the publisher takes on the financial risk, investing resources with the expectation of generating revenue through sales of the published work.
This model has historically been dominant in book publishing, as well as in journalism and magazine production.