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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Blurb
A short piece of writing or paragraph that praises and promotes a book, which usually appears on the back or inside cover of the book and may be used in sales and marketing material.
Book club edition
An edition of a book specially printed and bound for a book club for sale to its members.
C format
A term most often used to describe a paperback edition published simultaneously with, and in the same format as, the hardback original.
Co-edition
The publication of a book by two publishing companies in different countries, where the first company has originated the work and then sells sheets to the second publisher (or licenses the second publisher to reprint the book locally).
Commissioning editor
A person who asks authors to write books for the part of the publisher\'s list for which they are responsible or takes on an author\'s proposal directly or through an agent.