the diagram illustrates the different stages involved in publishing a book, which takes approximately 18 to 24 months. Overall, the process consists of nine steps, starting from writing the manuscript and ending with the distribution to bookshops. The process involves both creative and technical steps, and it requires cooperation between the writer and the publishing house.
First of all, the writer creates a draft of the book. Then, the manuscript is sent to publishing houses, where it is studied by editors in the third stage. If the book is accepted, a contract is made between the writer and the publishing company. After that, the layout of the book is designed, and once it is completed, the final decision on the layout is made.
In the seventh step, the book goes into the printing phase. Following this. the printed copies are bound together. finally, the finished book are distributed to bookshops, completing the publishing process.