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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Perfect binding
A glue/adhesive-based binding for attaching the pages to the spine of the cover.
Prelims
Introductory pages which precede the main text itself, including a title page, copyright page, preface or foreword.
Printing
The act of text being transferred onto the page in full colour or black and white, normally using digital technology.
Proof reader
Someone employed to carry out proofreading.
Read and Review
Where an editor reads and assess your text, so they can then advise you on how to proceed in the editing process.