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Flexible Cover

A type of book binding where the text block can be sewn or simply glued, and then covered by a printed triplex cardboard cover that is folded, making the cover twice as thick as a paperback cover. It ...

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Sensitivity Reader

A specialized reader hired to review manuscripts, identifying inappropriate representations, stereotypes, cultural appropriation, or potentially offensive content related to minority groups, ethniciti...

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Book Proposal

A document created by the author containing details of their book. It serves as a presentation and summary of the content to expedite analysis by an editor, agent, or anyone else interested in editing...

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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.