Publishing workflows often suffer from disconnected content creation and production processes, which are ultimately costly in terms of time and efficiency. But single-source publishing (SSP) offers a solution by maintaining a single source file throughout the entire publishing journey.
In the words of Adam Hyde, founder of the open source Coko Foundation, “Single Source Publishing (SSP) utilizes a single source file throughout the content creation and production phases.” This approach tackles the main challenge of fragmented publishing processes by enabling both the content creation and production stages to deploy the same file format.
Hyde, who emphasizes the importance of concurrency in publishing workflows, states the following: “Concurrency, stemming from a well-crafted SSP system, is vital in elevating the efficiency of publishing workflows. It could be argued that concurrency represents the true value of SSP.” To achieve concurrency, real-time editing is crucial. Hyde explains further, “To achieve genuinely concurrent workflows, real-time editing must be enabled, allowing all team members to modify the file and perform their tasks at the same time.”
HTML is widely recognized as a suitable choice for SSP due to its remarkable flexibility in managing document structure and the extensive range of content creation and production tools designed for HTML. As Hyde rightly points out, “HTML emerges as a strong candidate for an SSP format due to its flexibility in handling document structure and the wide array of content creation and production tools available for working with HTML.” Unlike formats that impose rigid structure requirements, HTML effortlessly accommodates documents that are unstructured, partially structured, or fully structured.
Hyde elaborates on the importance of using tools that align with HTML and ideally facilitate real-time concurrent operations in the context of SSP. As he states, “The ideal tools should work with HTML and, optimally, support real-time concurrent operations.” By leveraging HTML and utilizing compatible tools, publishers can significantly enhance their workflows, resulting in improved efficiency and cost reduction.
As you explore the benefits of SSP with HTML, it’s important to note that metadata can be easily combined with the content at export time, as Hyde suggests. He explains, “There is no need for metadata like this to ‘live’ in the original single source file. It can exist anywhere that is accessible to the export mechanism when generating the desired format.”
Nvcleus, founded on the core SSP approach and built on open source technology from Coko, serves as a comprehensive platform that simplifies the publishing process. By enabling content creation, peer review, production, and distribution, Nvcleus provides an intuitive dashboard for collaboration among authors, editors, reviewers, and production teams, thus, facilitating efficient concurrent authoring and version control.
Nvcleus leverages the power of cognitive technology to automate tasks such as auto-ingestion of manuscripts and metadata extraction, significantly reducing the manual effort required and ensuring consistency. Furthermore, the platform offers seamless integration with tools like MathType and ChemType and tools for language editing, thus, catering to diverse publishing requirements.
With Nvcleus, publishers can unlock the full potential of SSP, optimize their workflows, and deliver high-quality publications efficiently and effortlessly. By harnessing the capabilities of Nvcleus, the future of publishing can be simplified, leading to enhanced collaboration, increased efficiency, and elevated publishing capabilities.
The collaboration between Amnet and the Coko Foundation has optimized cost, enhanced publishing capabilities, and expanded the reach of publishers. Nvcleus offers various engagement models to cater to the diverse needs of the publishing ecosystem.
Conclusion
SSP stands as a powerful strategy to expedite publishing workflows and reduce costs. The key to unlocking its full potential lies in the utilization of a shared file format that spans both the content creation and production phases. Nvcleus takes this approach to the next level by offering an efficient SSP platform that leverages HTML and is built on open source technology, with a focus on maintaining content integrity and consistency.
Nvcleus streamlines workflows and eliminates the need for coding, making it easy to use and configure. By embracing Nvcleus, publishers can unlock the full potential of SSP, thus, enhancing collaboration and delivering high-quality publications. Nvcleus’s intuitive interface, task automation, cognitive technology, and real-time updates position it at the forefront of shaping the future of publishing.
*About Adam Hyde and the Coko Foundation:
Adam Hyde, technologist; serial social entrepreneur; inventor of Book Sprints; and founder of Coko, PagedJS, Open Publishing Fest, Open Publishing Awards, FLOSS Manuals, and more!
Further reading on SSP:
https://www.robotscooking.com/single-source-publishing/
https://coko.foundation/articles/single-source-publishing.html
