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Independent Author

A writer (author) who edits and publishes their own book without needing or waiting for a publisher to handle the process. See self-publishing.

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Varnish

A liquid protective layer applied over printed materials, which can be glossy, matte, or spot (UV varnish). Spot varnish creates tactile and visual contrast, highlighting specific elements of the cove...

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X-height

The average height of lowercase letters in a typeface. The name comes from the height of the letter 'x', which typically represents this measurement. It is one of the main factors determining the legi...

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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.