Search publishing and editorial terms

Want to learn more about book publishing? Visit publicarmeulivro.com.br — Complete platform for independent authors

Featured Terms

Flap / Cover Flap

The extensions of the front and back covers that are folded inward. They typically contain a brief text about the book and information about the author.

Read more →

Literary Agent

A professional who acts as an intermediary between authors and publishers. Their functions include presenting future books to interested publishers, representing the author's interests with the publis...

Read more →

Initial cap

A capital letter used at the beginning of a word or phrase, especially when it has a decorative or prominent function. Ornate initial caps are common in chapters of classic books and illuminated manus...

Read more →

About this dictionary

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.