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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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Literary Scout

A professional who identifies and prospects new literary talents and works with commercial potential for publishers. Acts as a talent hunter in the publishing market.

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Epigraph

A phrase, thought, quotation, or other text, usually placed after the dedication on an odd-numbered page, to summarize the meaning or illustrate the motivation of the book.

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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.