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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Hardback
A book bound with rigid protective covers, often made of cardboard with cloth or paper coverings.
Impression
A single print run of a book; all books in an impression are manufactured at the same time and are identical. A 'second impression' would be the second batch of copies to be printed and bound. The impression number is usually marked on the copyright/imprint page. There can be several impressions in an edition, all sharing the same ISBN.
Laser proof
A laser proof is a print out from an office laser printer, to give an accurate view as possible of the final layout.
Marketing
Involves creating strategies, promotional and preview material (including BLADs) for sales teams to use, organising advertising and representation to the intended market and distribution channels including booksellers. It can involve social media campaigns.
Ozalid
This is a process for reproducing manuscripts and making a proof from exposing film onto light-sensitive paper.