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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B format
A medium sized paperback (129mm x 198mm), smaller than a trade paperback.
C format
A term most often used to describe a paperback edition published simultaneously with, and in the same format as, the hardback original.
CMYK
CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is the colour space for printed materials.
Edition
A quantity of books printed without changes to the content. A 'new edition' is a reprint of an existing title that incorporates substantial textual alterations. Originally one edition meant a single print run, though today an edition may consist of several separate printings, or impressions.
Folio
Sheet of paper folded twice and trimmed to make four pages of a book.