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Foreign Rights

The rights to publish a book in its original language in countries other than those where the book was originally published. Translation rights are the rights to publish a book in languages different ...

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Copyediting

The stage where a book undergoes thorough revision, including checking information presented in the work, ensuring adherence to text standards, and in many cases, even rewriting certain passages.

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E-book

An electronic version of a book that can be read on digital devices such as e-readers, tablets, smartphones, and computers, usually in EPUB, MOBI, or PDF formats.

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A complete glossary of publishing and editorial terms for independent authors, editors, and book industry professionals. Originally created in Brazilian Portuguese, now available in English.