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All caps

Text written exclusively in uppercase letters. Should be used sparingly, as long texts in all caps are harder to read than texts in lowercase.

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Spine

The part located between the front and back covers, opposite the fore-edge, and adjacent to the book's binding, where the book title, author's name, and publisher are displayed. It is how the book is ...

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Critical Reading

A reading performed with the intent to analyze the quality of a work, which can be from a technical, grammatical, or editorial perspective. It is not a proofread, but rather a reading that seeks to fi...

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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.