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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Indexing
Creating an ordered or alphabetical list of subjects/topics or names, giving the page number(s) of where it is referred to in the main text of the book.
Read and Review
Where an editor reads and assess your text, so they can then advise you on how to proceed in the editing process.
Upper Middle Grade
Middle Grade fiction can be broadly split into two terms: Upper and Lower. Upper Middle Grade fiction is normally for 9-12 year olds and usually has a higher word count and might touch on more mature themes. Example of Upper Middle Grade fiction include The Good Thieves by Katherine Rundell, Some Places More Than Others by Renée Watson, The Island At The End of Everything by Kiran Millwood Hargrave, and As Brave As You by Jason Renyolds.