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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Press release
A statement that is distributed to the media announcing upcoming book launches and events, so that the book or event may be referred to in articles or reviews.
Pronoun
Word that takes the place of a noun.   A more extensive list of grammatical terms is included in The Right Word: A Writer’s Toolkit of Grammar, Vocabulary and Literary Terms (Bloomsbury 2021)  © Bloomsbury Publishing Plc 2021
 
Proof
A bound set of uncorrected reading proofs used by the sales team of a publishing house and as early review copies.
Proper noun
Noun that refers to a particular person, place or thing, for example, John, London, the Louvre. It generally begins with a capital letter and is not usually preceded by an indefinite article.   A more extensive list of grammatical terms is included in The Right Word: A Writer’s Toolkit of Grammar, Vocabulary and Literary Terms (Bloomsbury 2021)  © Bloomsbury Publishing Plc 2021
 
Publicist
A person who generates and manages media and public attention for a book, through writing press releases, arranging events, book signings, author interviews and book reviews.