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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Territory
Areas of the world where the publisher has the right to publish or license other overseas publishers to publish through foreign rights deals.
Trade discount
A reduction in price given to a customer in the same trade as the seller - for example, a publisher to another publisher or a publisher to a bookseller.