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Amazon KDP

Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is Amazon's self-publishing platform that allows independent authors to publish and sell their digital books (e-books) and print-on-demand books without the need for a t...

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Preface

A text written, usually by a guest of the author, but also possibly by the author themselves, providing an introduction, commentary, or justification regarding the content of the book.

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Endpapers

Blank or decorated pages at the beginning and end of a book, between the hard cover and the text block. They have an aesthetic and structural function, joining the cover to the text block and protecti...

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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.