The term used to indicate work printed on one of a large sheet of paper. Glossary of publishing terms publication services on. A special treatment used to raise a portion of a book cover. Publishing terms and conditions these are the terms and conditions under which we offer to publish work including the text of your submission, together with any images, diagrams, graphics, memes, videos, audio, and material in any other format collectively, the content submitted by you. Toms glossary of book publishing terms right reading. A point of purchase display, often made of cardboard, for holding books or other merchandise.
Please let me know if i missed anything in the comments section and ill add it. Advance orders orders placed by booksellers and others in advance of a books publication date. E book electronic book a book published in electronic form that can be downloaded to computers or handheld devices. Printing that extends to the edge of a sheet or page after trimming. This is a quick, handy guide in no particular order to many of the terms that writers will come across during all stages of editing and publishing. Glossary of publishing terms book publishing company. This glossary of literary terms is a list of definitions of terms and concepts used in the discussion. Bleed is a printing term that is used to describe a part of your document that has images or. This glossary is intended to help you understand book production, design and publishing terms.
Jun 20, 2011 book design language can be confusing for the new selfpublisher, so here is a list of oftenused terms in book design. We may add more glossary book terms as technology changes. Several attempts have been made to formalise and define the terminology of comics by authors such as will eisner, scott mccloud, r. Distributor a company that buys books from a publisher or other distributors and resells them to retail accounts. Any material, such as appendixes, notes, references, glossary or index, coming after the chapters of a book. Write it in the calendar in blood but tell your agent if you think youre going to miss it. Search the glossary of book terms to unravel the puzzling language you may have found in the description of your book. Pages in category book terminology the following 65 pages are in this category, out of 65 total. Oct 27, 2015 incredible book on the possibilities of technology i gave this book 4 stars taking away one star simply because i reserve 5 stars for books that are just knock my socks off good. The bleed is the part on the side of a document that gives the. Book plate an ownership label, usually placed inside front cover. For bespoke advice to help your books or publishing project.
Such elements have ink that is visible on the edge of the page in the bound book. Shelf help selfpublishing glossary for indie authors. Bleed printing that goes to the edge of the sheet after trimming. This book is good and suspenseful the story pulls you in and the character development is very well written and thought out. Publishing definition is the business or profession of the commercial production and issuance of literature, information, musical scores or sometimes recordings, or art. Frontispiece an illustration appearing before the first pages of a book. To print a piece that bleeds, the art must be prepared to extend 18 past the pages final trim line. Founded in 1997 by an aspiring author who recognized the need for a simple and effective self publishing process, authorhouse has grown into the worlds largest selfpublisher, providing premier book publishing. Against the grain folding or printing on press at a right angle to the grain direction of the paper. Book design language can be confusing for the new selfpublisher, so here is a list of oftenused terms in book design. Sep 29, 2008 while creating a great book is a really tough thing to do, it is just as hard to get a book published. To bleed means to extend outside the normal trim area of a books page. Fine f a book that has no defects in book or jacket, but not as crisp as it was when new.
List of all most popular abbreviated publishing terms defined. Just in the area of book design you run into terms like gutter margin and folio and face trim. Book formatting is a cumbersome process, and bleed is just one part of that important book publishing process. In other words, the bleed is the area to be trimmed off. Publishers are very picky about what they print and sell, and to make things even more difficult, the world of publishing is filled with their own set of terms and acronyms. Glossary of printing terms book printing experts for. Selfpublishing glossary for indie authors shelf help. This book publishing glossary has been in the works for a while. The glossary is found in the back matter of the book. Most commonly, the books title will be raised for a dramatic effect. Search jobs search internships publisher profiles publishing programs publishing organizations majordepartment guide commonly used terms publishing events is sponsored by the association of american publishers, the leading trade association for the u.
This helpful guidebook is designed to help you effectively do business in the book. A glossary of publishing terms that are important for independently published selfpublished authors to understand. So, after extensive research completed by our team, we can now present to you the aptly titled, realviews ultimate digital publishing glossary for your perusal. What are the terms to distinguish these unique items. Any book that has interior bleeds will require a special setup. Having bleed in your files ensures that fullpage images. Publishings definition, the activities or business of a publisher, especially of books or periodicals. What is a glossary in a book selfpublishing and book. Ioba book terminology independent online booksellers. Publisher guidelines glossary of book publishing terms. This can be a very intimidating front to a new writer. There is a really comprehensive list of publishing terminology available from the publishers association of the uk, which you can check out here. Build your book format a paperback manuscript word for windows. Glossary a list of terms and definitions particular to the subject of the book.
The first half of the glossary contains terms az and is followed by two book anatomy illustrations, descriptions of the various book sizes, a guide to condition ratings, and the most common abbreviations used in the world of. A bleed is a bar, illustration, rule or other element that extends outside the trim area. Publishing definition of publishing by merriamwebster. Chances are youve heard industry professionals use their insider vernacular, and much of its been over your head. A more complete guide to book sizes, book conditions and binding terms can be found through the aforementioned links. Embossing can only be applied to paperback books or dust jackets.
It occurred to me recently that, as part of our workflow, we rely on a lot of graphic design terminology that might come across as confusing jargon to new publishers so i decided to put together a glossary of terms. A publishing contract will make or break your novel and possibly your career. This abbreviated glossary covers only the most commonly encountered terms. Another one from the rainwater press is available here. Legal kindle direct publishing terms and conditions. Youll find centuriesold publishing lingo, 21st century jargon, and dozens of other terms in the independent book publishers associations ibpas the language of publishing.
This book publishing glossary compiled by a former literary agent and published author has all the terms you need to know from advance to wholesaler. Introductory remarks that may provide the reason for the book along with the goals and scope of the book, written by the author as part of the front matter. A separate paper cover for a hardcover book, which wraps around the case wrap, but isnt permanently attached. Discount publishing a percentage deducted from the list retail price of a book, thereby determining the cost of the book to the dealer purchasing it from the publisher or wholesaler. Carton of paper from which some of the sheets have been sold. There are a lot of industry terms to learn when printing a book and we know it can. Publishing glossary a curated list of the industry terms and phrases aspiring and professional writers need to know language is power, and to that end we at the editorial department have come up with a glossary of commonlyused terms and abbreviations in the book publishing industry. This glossary covers approximately 150 general publishing terms and terms used only in childrens book publishing. This serves as a light glossary of key terms for new authors unfamiliar with the phrases and abbreviations casually tossed around in the book publishing world. In fact, you can find a brief glossary of some of this book design terminology here. If youre stumped by publishing parlance, then by all means use shelf helps free selfpublishing glossary of publishing and marketing terms. This serves as a light glossary of key terms for new authors unfamiliar with the phrases and abbreviations casually tossed around in the book. Book terms and book conditions used by book collectors.
Utilizing one in your book is a great way to define, list, and expand upon unfamiliar, made up, or intricate terms used in the book. Book terminology or book terms are the vocabulary used in book collecting to describe the many different parts of the book. Openaccess publishing allows readers to access content for free. Description of the work every publishing contract has one of these. If you have any questions about any term defined in this list, feel free. These terms will not only help you understand the process of book production, but will help you build success for your book. Thats why weve created this cheat sheet of words and phrases to help. We hope this quick glossary helps in your collecting. What is a glossary in a book how to write a glossary for. Terms you need to know before signing a publishing.
It has been revised for the third 2008 edition of the c. In the context of literature, a form of editing in which multiple source texts are combined and. Entries designated with w appear only in this web version, not in the book. There may be exceptions to some of our definitions our main concern is to provide you with general concepts relative to commonly used book jargon. Gloss finish a coating applied to paper that reflects light. In printing, bleed is printing that goes beyond the edge of where the sheet will be trimmed. Bleed the term bleed refers to printing that reaches the edges of a printed. Much of the terminology in english is under dispute, so this page will list and describe the most common terms. Desktop publishing book design, layout, and production completed on a personal computer by specific software.
Bleed is a printing term that is used to describe a part of your document that has images or elements that touch the edge of the page, extending beyond the trim edge and leaving no white margin. Whether youre a rookie writer or a veteran author, youll need to know the language of the business. As a literary agent in major trade publishing at the trident media group literary agency, i often have to explain many of these key book publishing terms and phrases to new clients. Language is power, and to that end we at the editorial department have come up with a glossary of commonlyused terms and abbreviations in the book publishing industry. An item that exists to be renegotiated and revised. The following outlines the relationship between you and inkshares with respect to both the publishing of your book and the management of adjacent rights such as licensing for foreign publication, audiobook publication, or adaptation for television or film. There are a lot of industry terms to learn when printing a book and we know it can feel overwhelming. Fair a book in very worn condition, but all of its important parts and dust jacket if one was issued must be present. These terms will not only help you navigate the process of book production, but will help you build success for your book. A book or other piece of merchandise given away as part of a promotion.
Modern trade publishing has replaced the use of dummies with materials such as advance reading copies and uncorrected proofs. Home glossary of book repair terms i know how confusing it can be to try and repair your books when the instructions are full of terms and industry talk you dont understand. Dec 08, 2017 sometimes called the idioticon, vocabulary, or clavis, the glossary is essentially a books personal dictionary. A book in which a single argument is stated and developed. There may be exceptions to some of our definitions our main concern is to provide you with general concepts relative to commonly used book. In fact, you can find a brief glossary of some of this book. This glossary is your guide to book production, design and publishing terms. Publishing terminology booklogix atlanta based book. In our glossary you will find clear definitions for both common and commonly misunderstood terms used within the digital publishing. Here is a glossary of the most frequently used terms. Here are some basic terms to master before you sign. Hardcover usually sewn and glued, hardcover books are then bound with cardboard covers that are reinforced with a stiff cloth before being covered with a paper dust jacket. If you feel that the topic or the complexity of your book calls for a glossary of terms, then by all means, include one.
Heres the first volume in what will be an expanding glossary of publishing terminology. Including a glossary page in your selfpublished book. Our glossary was designed to help visitors to our website understand unfamiliar book related terms. Read our glossary book terms list to be better informed about book printing. Glossary usually found at the end of a book, a glossary holds significant terms from the text with their definitions. Many have become collectible due to the designer or owner.
Glossary of publishing and editing terms paul dudenhefer. Advance the money a publisher pays an author to publish their book. Terms you need to know before signing a publishing contract here at indies unlimited we work hard to help you make good publishing decisions without getting scammed. Authorhouse helps writers become published authors with a presence in the market. Browse the list of 900 publishing abbreviations with their meanings and definitions. To provide you with a quick reference to common graphic, printing and publishing terms, we have compiled the following list from the glossary of screen printing and related technologies as. Openaccess publishers thus do not fund their operations through subscriptions, as traditional publishers.
Silverwood books have put together a short glossary of commonly used publishing terms that you might come across during your publishing. A bleed is when an interior page has photos, boxes, text or images that are intended touch ot extend off the edge of the page. Ive been using the extra time not spent earning an income getting in some extra writing. All you do is stare at a blank sheet of paper until drops of blood form on your forehead. Dont let me find you bleeding in the gutterunderstanding book. A royalty payment based on the amount of money a book publisher receives on the sale of a book after booksellers discounts, special sales discounts, and returns. The genres of fiction, drama, nonfiction, literary criticism, and scholarship. Following up on our previous publishing terms article, heres another collection, this time aimed at anyone publishing independently. A helpful glossary of publishing and marketing terms that you can use to translate industry parlance and potentially confusing terminology. Book publishing glossary nathan bransford writing, book editing.
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