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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Serialisation
All or excerpts of a book can be published in a newspaper or magazine before publication (first serialisation rights) or after publication (second serialisation rights).
Slush pile
Unsolicited manuscripts that are sent to publishers or agents but may not be read.
Subsidiary rights
Sub-licensing the rights to use content from the work in formats other than the original book, for example in films and television adaptation, serialisation, translation and merchandising.
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.