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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Trim size
The final measurements of the page when it has been cut to size.
Twitter
Social networking service that allows users to post messages of 140 characters on a feed that others can follow.
Typesetting
The process of putting type into the required size, style and arrangement on the page before printing.
Typography
Design and style of the typeface.
Uncorrected proof
This is an advance copy of a yet-to-be published novel, which hasn't yet gone through a final proofread/edit. It won't show the final design, final content edit, or the final typography chosen for the book.