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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Distribution
When books (often via a distribution company that deals with orders, shipping, revenue and returns) are transported to bookstores; e-books are distributed by online retailers for sale.
Editor
Someone who works with and determines the final text of a manuscript. They can also commission and acquire books and co-ordinate their publication.
Hardback
A book bound with rigid protective covers, often made of cardboard with cloth or paper coverings.
Imprint
A division of a publishing house with a distinct brand name, usually specialising in publishing titles for specific subject areas or genres. It can also refer to the publisher\'s name, which appears on the title page of a book.
Indexing
Creating an ordered or alphabetical list of subjects/topics or names, giving the page number(s) of where it is referred to in the main text of the book.