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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CMYK
CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is the colour space for printed materials.
Distribution
When books (often via a distribution company that deals with orders, shipping, revenue and returns) are transported to bookstores; e-books are distributed by online retailers for sale.
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.
Folio
Sheet of paper folded twice and trimmed to make four pages of a book.
Formatting
The act of a manuscript being arranged so that it can appear in the correct manner on the page