The phrase "big publishers" refers to large companies that publish books, magazines, or other written materials. These companies have a lot of resources and influence in the industry. Full definition
Since then, we've seen much more discussion about the place of big publishers in the publishing ecosystem. (fallingintoinfinity.com)
Except the books from big publishers often look like crap in digital and utterly mundane in print — no better than a well made self - published book. (studiotendra.com)
You'll be competing with big publishers with powerful sales teams who pay money to have their books featured in window and table displays. (writenonfictionnow.com)