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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Auction
An auction, usually arranged by a literary agent, takes place when multiple publishing houses are interested in acquiring a manuscript and bid against one another to secure the domestic or territorial rights.
CMYK
CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is the colour space for printed materials.
Commissioning editor
A person who asks authors to write books for the part of the publisher\'s list for which they are responsible or takes on an author\'s proposal directly or through an agent.
Deep structural edit
Involves checking and reviewing the content, structure, plot, dialogue, flow, characterisation and clarity of a text.
Design
When features of the book including the cover, interior artwork, images, the page layout and typesetting are decided.