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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Mobi files
Digital book format for Kindle devices (owned by Amazon).
RGB
RGB (Red, Green and Blue) is the colour space for digital images. The RGB colour mode is normally used for a design if it is going to be displayed on any kind of screen.
Search engine optimisation
Increasing the visibility of a website so that it achieves a higher ranking in search engine results. This can involve incorporating the keywords that people are likely to type in when searching online into the content and coding of the website, so that search engines are more likely to index it.
Slush pile
Unsolicited manuscripts that are sent to publishers or agents but may not be read.
Website Management
The administration, updating and maintenance of a website. Tools are available for monitoring and fixing broken links, and for tracking website visits and usage.