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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MS
The abbreviation commonly used for manuscript.
Page proofs
A set of proofs of the pages in a book used to check the accuracy of typesetting and page layout, and also as an advance promotional tool. These are commonly provided in electronic form, rather than in physical form.
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.
Rights manager
A person who negotiates and co-ordinates rights sales (e.g. Subsidiary or translation) and often travels to book fairs to negotiate these.