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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Moral right
The right of people such as editors or illustrators to have some say in the publication of a work to which they have contributed, even if they do not own the copyright.
MS
The abbreviation commonly used for manuscript.
Permissions
Clearing permission from the copyright holder to re-use, in a book, material such as images, illustrations or text that were originally published in another book.
Proof reader
Someone employed to carry out proofreading.
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.