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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PLR
Public Lending Right (PLR) is a programme which compensates authors for loss of sales from their books being made available in libraries. It allows authors to be fairly paid for each library loan. Authors can register here: https://www.bl.uk/plr
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
A bound set of uncorrected reading proofs used by the sales team of a publishing house and as early review copies.
Reprint
Printing more copies of a book, which are identical to the original but have details of the date of the reprinting. They can also have a new title page and cover design.