Glossary
We’ve curated a glossary of terms regarding all things writing and publishing related. From commonly-used terms to abbreviations, our glossary will guide writers and people starting out in publishing, to cut through the jargon and gain a better understanding.
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CMYK
CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is the colour space for printed materials.
Crossover fiction
This is normally a YA (Young Adult) book which has potential for an adult readership, or vice versa. Recent examples include The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, Turtles All The Way Down by John Green, and How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff.
Design
When features of the book including the cover, interior artwork, images, the page layout and typesetting are decided.
Read and Review
Where an editor reads and assess your text, so they can then advise you on how to proceed in the editing process.
RGB
RGB (Red, Green and Blue) is the colour space for digital images. The RGB colour mode is normally used for a design if it is going to be displayed on any kind of screen.