All the News That’s Fit to Publish
Answers · Aggregation
How do publishing news aggregators select and credit their stories?
A responsible aggregator picks stories by reader relevance, writes a short summary instead of copying, names and links the original source on every item, keeps bylines and dates, skips paywalled work without permission, and honors removal requests.
Where the stories come from
The Publishing Times monitors 3,009 publishers, platforms, industry organizations, authors, podcasts and YouTube channels, listed by category in its trusted sources registry. The outlets whose news appears on the wire are listed in the Source Network.
How stories are selected
By what matters to people who make and sell books, favoring stories that can be confirmed at a primary source (How we choose stories).
How sources are credited
The Publishing Times' published aggregation rules (Attribution and linking to sources):
- Summaries are 2–3 sentences and do not reproduce substantial portions of the original article.
- Every aggregated item displays the original source name prominently and links directly to the full article.
- Bylines, author credits and publication dates are not stripped from original sources.
- Paywalled content is not aggregated without permission.
- Publishers can ask for removal through the DMCA / Content Removal form, with a response within 48 hours.
Where automation fits
Some short summaries are generated and published through automated workflows that the editorial team sets up and monitors. They always name and link the original source, and editors correct or remove any that fall short (How we use AI).
Quick answers
Can a publisher have its content removed?
Yes, through the DMCA / Content Removal form. The Publishing Times responds within 48 hours.
Can I suggest a source?
Yes: Suggest a source.