Glossary of Publishing Terms

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Advanced Review Copy

Advanced Review Copies or ARCs are draft copies of your manuscript that you give to beta readers or book reviewers prior to publication in order to receive reviews, feedback, or endorsements.

API

An acronym for “Application Programming Interface.” An API lets different software systems communicate with each other.

Author Bio

Your Author Bio is a brief description of you as an author. Your interests, influences, and background can all be a part of your author bio. This information can be included on the back cover or inside flap of your book, and should also be listed on your author website.

Author Brand

Your Author Brand is the story of what makes you a unique writer. It’s what comes to mind when your readers think of you. A well-managed author brand will build lasting connections with your readers and deliver a promise about what kind of work you’ll consistently create.

Author Network

An Author Network refers to the readers, authors, colleagues, and other partners that make up your audience. Building an author network is an important part of maintaining your author brand and promoting your book(s).

Author Newsletter

An Author Newsletter is content you distribute to your readers via your email list. Your newsletter can include any information you feel would be relevant or beneficial to your readers, including updates on projects you’re working on or any special promotions or discounts you may be offering.

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Advanced Review Copy

Advanced Review Copies or ARCs are draft copies of your manuscript that you give to beta readers or book reviewers prior to publication in order to receive reviews, feedback, or endorsements.

API

An acronym for “Application Programming Interface.” An API lets different software systems communicate with each other.

Author Bio

Your Author Bio is a brief description of you as an author. Your interests, influences, and background can all be a part of your author bio. This information can be included on the back cover or inside flap of your book, and should also be listed on your author website.

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Advanced Review Copy

Advanced Review Copies or ARCs are draft copies of your manuscript that you give to beta readers or book reviewers prior to publication in order to receive reviews, feedback, or endorsements.

API

An acronym for “Application Programming Interface.” An API lets different software systems communicate with each other.

Author Bio

Your Author Bio is a brief description of you as an author. Your interests, influences, and background can all be a part of your author bio. This information can be included on the back cover or inside flap of your book, and should also be listed on your author website.

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Advanced Review Copy

Advanced Review Copies or ARCs are draft copies of your manuscript that you give to beta readers or book reviewers prior to publication in order to receive reviews, feedback, or endorsements.

API

An acronym for “Application Programming Interface.” An API lets different software systems communicate with each other.

Author Bio

Your Author Bio is a brief description of you as an author. Your interests, influences, and background can all be a part of your author bio. This information can be included on the back cover or inside flap of your book, and should also be listed on your author website.

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Advanced Review Copy

Advanced Review Copies or ARCs are draft copies of your manuscript that you give to beta readers or book reviewers prior to publication in order to receive reviews, feedback, or endorsements.

API

An acronym for “Application Programming Interface.” An API lets different software systems communicate with each other.

Author Bio

Your Author Bio is a brief description of you as an author. Your interests, influences, and background can all be a part of your author bio. This information can be included on the back cover or inside flap of your book, and should also be listed on your author website.

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Advanced Review Copy

Advanced Review Copies or ARCs are draft copies of your manuscript that you give to beta readers or book reviewers prior to publication in order to receive reviews, feedback, or endorsements.

API

An acronym for “Application Programming Interface.” An API lets different software systems communicate with each other.

Author Bio

Your Author Bio is a brief description of you as an author. Your interests, influences, and background can all be a part of your author bio. This information can be included on the back cover or inside flap of your book, and should also be listed on your author website.

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Advanced Review Copy

Advanced Review Copies or ARCs are draft copies of your manuscript that you give to beta readers or book reviewers prior to publication in order to receive reviews, feedback, or endorsements.

API

An acronym for “Application Programming Interface.” An API lets different software systems communicate with each other.

Author Bio

Your Author Bio is a brief description of you as an author. Your interests, influences, and background can all be a part of your author bio. This information can be included on the back cover or inside flap of your book, and should also be listed on your author website.

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Advanced Review Copy

Advanced Review Copies or ARCs are draft copies of your manuscript that you give to beta readers or book reviewers prior to publication in order to receive reviews, feedback, or endorsements.

API

An acronym for “Application Programming Interface.” An API lets different software systems communicate with each other.

Author Bio

Your Author Bio is a brief description of you as an author. Your interests, influences, and background can all be a part of your author bio. This information can be included on the back cover or inside flap of your book, and should also be listed on your author website.

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Advanced Review Copy

Advanced Review Copies or ARCs are draft copies of your manuscript that you give to beta readers or book reviewers prior to publication in order to receive reviews, feedback, or endorsements.

API

An acronym for “Application Programming Interface.” An API lets different software systems communicate with each other.

Author Bio

Your Author Bio is a brief description of you as an author. Your interests, influences, and background can all be a part of your author bio. This information can be included on the back cover or inside flap of your book, and should also be listed on your author website.

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Advanced Review Copy

Advanced Review Copies or ARCs are draft copies of your manuscript that you give to beta readers or book reviewers prior to publication in order to receive reviews, feedback, or endorsements.

API

An acronym for “Application Programming Interface.” An API lets different software systems communicate with each other.

Author Bio

Your Author Bio is a brief description of you as an author. Your interests, influences, and background can all be a part of your author bio. This information can be included on the back cover or inside flap of your book, and should also be listed on your author website.

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Advanced Review Copy

Advanced Review Copies or ARCs are draft copies of your manuscript that you give to beta readers or book reviewers prior to publication in order to receive reviews, feedback, or endorsements.

API

An acronym for “Application Programming Interface.” An API lets different software systems communicate with each other.

Author Bio

Your Author Bio is a brief description of you as an author. Your interests, influences, and background can all be a part of your author bio. This information can be included on the back cover or inside flap of your book, and should also be listed on your author website.

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Advanced Review Copy

Advanced Review Copies or ARCs are draft copies of your manuscript that you give to beta readers or book reviewers prior to publication in order to receive reviews, feedback, or endorsements.

API

An acronym for “Application Programming Interface.” An API lets different software systems communicate with each other.

Author Bio

Your Author Bio is a brief description of you as an author. Your interests, influences, and background can all be a part of your author bio. This information can be included on the back cover or inside flap of your book, and should also be listed on your author website.

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Advanced Review Copy

Advanced Review Copies or ARCs are draft copies of your manuscript that you give to beta readers or book reviewers prior to publication in order to receive reviews, feedback, or endorsements.

API

An acronym for “Application Programming Interface.” An API lets different software systems communicate with each other.

Author Bio

Your Author Bio is a brief description of you as an author. Your interests, influences, and background can all be a part of your author bio. This information can be included on the back cover or inside flap of your book, and should also be listed on your author website.

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Advanced Review Copy

Advanced Review Copies or ARCs are draft copies of your manuscript that you give to beta readers or book reviewers prior to publication in order to receive reviews, feedback, or endorsements.

API

An acronym for “Application Programming Interface.” An API lets different software systems communicate with each other.

Author Bio

Your Author Bio is a brief description of you as an author. Your interests, influences, and background can all be a part of your author bio. This information can be included on the back cover or inside flap of your book, and should also be listed on your author website.

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Advanced Review Copy

Advanced Review Copies or ARCs are draft copies of your manuscript that you give to beta readers or book reviewers prior to publication in order to receive reviews, feedback, or endorsements.

API

An acronym for “Application Programming Interface.” An API lets different software systems communicate with each other.

Author Bio

Your Author Bio is a brief description of you as an author. Your interests, influences, and background can all be a part of your author bio. This information can be included on the back cover or inside flap of your book, and should also be listed on your author website.

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Advanced Review Copy

Advanced Review Copies or ARCs are draft copies of your manuscript that you give to beta readers or book reviewers prior to publication in order to receive reviews, feedback, or endorsements.

API

An acronym for “Application Programming Interface.” An API lets different software systems communicate with each other.

Author Bio

Your Author Bio is a brief description of you as an author. Your interests, influences, and background can all be a part of your author bio. This information can be included on the back cover or inside flap of your book, and should also be listed on your author website.

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Advanced Review Copy

Advanced Review Copies or ARCs are draft copies of your manuscript that you give to beta readers or book reviewers prior to publication in order to receive reviews, feedback, or endorsements.

API

An acronym for “Application Programming Interface.” An API lets different software systems communicate with each other.

Author Bio

Your Author Bio is a brief description of you as an author. Your interests, influences, and background can all be a part of your author bio. This information can be included on the back cover or inside flap of your book, and should also be listed on your author website.

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Advanced Review Copy

Advanced Review Copies or ARCs are draft copies of your manuscript that you give to beta readers or book reviewers prior to publication in order to receive reviews, feedback, or endorsements.

API

An acronym for “Application Programming Interface.” An API lets different software systems communicate with each other.

Author Bio

Your Author Bio is a brief description of you as an author. Your interests, influences, and background can all be a part of your author bio. This information can be included on the back cover or inside flap of your book, and should also be listed on your author website.

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Advanced Review Copy

Advanced Review Copies or ARCs are draft copies of your manuscript that you give to beta readers or book reviewers prior to publication in order to receive reviews, feedback, or endorsements.

API

An acronym for “Application Programming Interface.” An API lets different software systems communicate with each other.

Author Bio

Your Author Bio is a brief description of you as an author. Your interests, influences, and background can all be a part of your author bio. This information can be included on the back cover or inside flap of your book, and should also be listed on your author website.

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Advanced Review Copy

Advanced Review Copies or ARCs are draft copies of your manuscript that you give to beta readers or book reviewers prior to publication in order to receive reviews, feedback, or endorsements.

API

An acronym for “Application Programming Interface.” An API lets different software systems communicate with each other.

Author Bio

Your Author Bio is a brief description of you as an author. Your interests, influences, and background can all be a part of your author bio. This information can be included on the back cover or inside flap of your book, and should also be listed on your author website.

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Advanced Review Copy

Advanced Review Copies or ARCs are draft copies of your manuscript that you give to beta readers or book reviewers prior to publication in order to receive reviews, feedback, or endorsements.

API

An acronym for “Application Programming Interface.” An API lets different software systems communicate with each other.

Author Bio

Your Author Bio is a brief description of you as an author. Your interests, influences, and background can all be a part of your author bio. This information can be included on the back cover or inside flap of your book, and should also be listed on your author website.

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Advanced Review Copy

Advanced Review Copies or ARCs are draft copies of your manuscript that you give to beta readers or book reviewers prior to publication in order to receive reviews, feedback, or endorsements.

API

An acronym for “Application Programming Interface.” An API lets different software systems communicate with each other.

Author Bio

Your Author Bio is a brief description of you as an author. Your interests, influences, and background can all be a part of your author bio. This information can be included on the back cover or inside flap of your book, and should also be listed on your author website.

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Advanced Review Copy

Advanced Review Copies or ARCs are draft copies of your manuscript that you give to beta readers or book reviewers prior to publication in order to receive reviews, feedback, or endorsements.

API

An acronym for “Application Programming Interface.” An API lets different software systems communicate with each other.

Author Bio

Your Author Bio is a brief description of you as an author. Your interests, influences, and background can all be a part of your author bio. This information can be included on the back cover or inside flap of your book, and should also be listed on your author website.

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Advanced Review Copy

Advanced Review Copies or ARCs are draft copies of your manuscript that you give to beta readers or book reviewers prior to publication in order to receive reviews, feedback, or endorsements.

API

An acronym for “Application Programming Interface.” An API lets different software systems communicate with each other.

Author Bio

Your Author Bio is a brief description of you as an author. Your interests, influences, and background can all be a part of your author bio. This information can be included on the back cover or inside flap of your book, and should also be listed on your author website.

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Advanced Review Copy

Advanced Review Copies or ARCs are draft copies of your manuscript that you give to beta readers or book reviewers prior to publication in order to receive reviews, feedback, or endorsements.

API

An acronym for “Application Programming Interface.” An API lets different software systems communicate with each other.

Author Bio

Your Author Bio is a brief description of you as an author. Your interests, influences, and background can all be a part of your author bio. This information can be included on the back cover or inside flap of your book, and should also be listed on your author website.

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Advanced Review Copy

Advanced Review Copies or ARCs are draft copies of your manuscript that you give to beta readers or book reviewers prior to publication in order to receive reviews, feedback, or endorsements.

API

An acronym for “Application Programming Interface.” An API lets different software systems communicate with each other.

Author Bio

Your Author Bio is a brief description of you as an author. Your interests, influences, and background can all be a part of your author bio. This information can be included on the back cover or inside flap of your book, and should also be listed on your author website.