With all the decisions you have to make during your publishing process, it might feel like a choose your own adventure book. Our Author Learning Center content will give you the information you need to make informed decisions—and have the best publishing adventure possible.
Self-Publishing Glossary
Book Design Glossary
Get comfortable with book design terms so you can best communicate with your cover and interior layout designer.
Book Production Glossary
Brush up on your book production terms in our book production glossary. Learn the lingo.
General Book Terms Glossary
Get an overview of general book terms, including author royalties, book genre, imprint, and subsidiary rights.
Book Distribution Glossary
Get familiar with common book distribution terms, including wholesaler, list price, and publication date.
Ebook Glossary
Learn everything you need to know about ebooks, including what EPUB, MOBI, DRM, and book metadata are.
Book Printing Glossary
Here’s what you need to know about printing a book, including digital and offset printing, as well as saddle stitch, perfect bind, and trim size.
Book Tech Glossary
Get up to speed on tech terms related to publishing a book, such as responsive web design, download, operating system, and address bar.
Book Marketing Glossary
Learn book marketing lingo, including terms such as author platform, book review, book trailer, and media kit.