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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Targeted media list
A list of journalists or publications (in areas relating to the topic of a book) to be contacted with information or a press release about a book, so that they may refer to it in their writing or broadcasting.
Territory
Areas of the world where the publisher has the right to publish or license other overseas publishers to publish through foreign rights deals.
Trade paperback
A paperback that is of a higher production quality and a larger size than a mass market paperback edition.
Typesetting
The process of putting type into the required size, style and arrangement on the page before printing.