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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Amazon (Kindle)
Includes a range of e-book readers and Kindle Fire tablet devices that allow readers to browse and download e-books from Amazon through wireless connectivity.
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.
EPUB files
Digital book format compatible with all electronic devices and e-readers.
Metadata
Data that describes the content of a book to aid online discoverability - typically title, author, ISBN, key terms, description and other bibliographic information.
Mobi files
Digital book format for Kindle devices (owned by Amazon).