The Benefits of Working with PTG

We're the best publisher in the world. Don't take our word for it. Here are some reasons why you should be publishing with us.

  1. Collective Excellence of Pearson Authors
    We publish the finest minds in computing.
  2. Variety of Product Types (Print and Digital)
    Print books, eBooks, video, online, digital shorts, and new formats all the time.
  3. Editing and Production Expertise
    Our workflow gets your words to the market quickly and efficiently.
  4. Professional Marketing and Publicity
    See how we work to make you look good.
  5. International Sales and Distribution
    We'll get your product in stores around the world.
  6. Author First Program
    Product discounts and free shipping for our authors.
  7. LinkShare Affiliate Program
    Create referral links to point to product and promotion pages on InformIT.com and receive commission for any sales resulting from users following those links.
  8. Complimentary Safari Account
    Free access to the Safari Books Online digital bookshelf.

Collective Excellence of Pearson Authors

Joshua Bloch. Martin Fowler. Bjarne Stroustrup. Donald Knuth. Grady Booch. James Gosling. Scott Mueller. Rand Morimoto. Wendell Odom. Mark Sobell.

Experts in their fields. World renowned speakers. Best selling authors. How would you like your name to be associated with theirs?

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Variety of Product Types (Print and Digital)

We offer numerous ways to distribute your traditional manuscript as well as exciting and innovative 21st centuty publishing initiatives. A sampling of the formats your expertise can go into:

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Editing and Production Expertise

Our editing process matches you with professional editors, proofreaders, designers, and compositors who will work with you from the start to help make your product the best it can be. The value our team adds is matched by their ability to get your product to market quickly and efficiently. Learn the details of our editing, and production process.

For video products, we bring authors to our video production facility in San Francisco or to one of several professional studios across the U.S. that we've contracted with. All recording as well as pre- and post-production are handled on our end so you can focus on creating great content.

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Professional Marketing and Publicity

Product marketing managers, online marketing managers, and publicists will all work together to make sure you and your product are visible all over the world — both in stores and online via InformIT.com and our affiliate and partner sites, where applicable. Learn how we market and distribute your product and how you can help.

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International Sales and Distribution

Our sales force ensures your product is in as many stores throught the world as possible. We also have professional, educational, and government sales reps to ensure a wide reach for your product. InformIT.com and our affiliates and partner sites are the online components that bring it all together.

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Author First Program

We offer our authors exclusive discounts and free ground shipping on all orders placed through InformIT.com. For more information, see our Author First Program page on InformIT.com.

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LinkShare Affiliate Program

Become and affiliate through our LinkShare program and create referrals to your and other product pages on InformIT.com and earn commission on all sales generate through those links. For more information, see our LinkShare Affiliates Program page on InformIT.com.

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Complimentary Safari Account

Safari Books Online is the e-reference library for programmers and IT professionals featuring thousands of books and videos from the top publishers. Every Pearson PTG author can get a free subscription to their own Safari bookshelf. For more information, visit our Safari page.

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