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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Editorial
A process that involves the text or contents of a book being prepared for publication by correcting, adapting or revising it.
EPUB files
Digital book format compatible with all electronic devices and e-readers.
Evaluation edit
Looking at plot, characters, tone and chances of publication.
Line editing
Editing sentence flow, looking out for repetitions and improving overall clarity and tone.
Metadata
Data that describes the content of a book to aid online discoverability - typically title, author, ISBN, key terms, description and other bibliographic information.