Page Proofs
Printed out typeset material that looks just like the final book pages. In page proofs figures and other displays are where they will appear in the final book. Page proofs contain running heads and page numbers, and can be used for indexing.
Pay-per-Click Advertising
Arrangement between a Web site host and an advertiser in which the advertiser pays the host a set amount per click on that ad.
PDF (Portable Document Format)
Adobe Systems file format that can be precisely reproduced on different systems. PDF files are often sent to a printer.
Permission
1) Agreement from a copyright holder that permits the reproduction or publication of copyrighted material. 2) Process of securing agreements from copyright holder.
Plant Costs
Initial costs incurred by a traditional printer in preparation for the first printing run of a given title. Total cost may include preparation of negatives and plates and press preparation. Plant costs are fixed, but they are proportionately and increasingly offset as the number of copies printed increases.
Plot
Flow or succession of actions in a story.
Podcast
Audio broadcast available on the Web to the public for free downloading to a personal computer or a digital audio player. Despite its name, a podcast may be played through a variety of digital audio software and hardware. Use is not limited to the iPod brand products developed by Apple.
Point of View
Story's narrative style. A style in which the author is first-person (tells the story as a character using "I"), third-person (portrays the feelings, thoughts and ideas of one character, but is not actually involved in the story) or omniscient (an uninvolved third-person perspective that knows everything about the characters involved and can share all things with the reader).
Print-on-Demand (POD)
Publishing arrangement in which books are printed only as orders are placed.
Print-Ready
Final PDF files of a book that have been flight-checked and are ready to go to the printer. See also PDF (Portable Document File).
Proofreading
Readthrough of typeset material to ensure that content matches the book's manuscript. Incorrect grammar, punctuation, spelling or usage, is queried to the editor.
Publication Date
Official date when a book is to be released to the public.
Publicist
Professional who promotes a book, often by generating free advertising. A press agent.
Publicity Tour
Public circuit an author makes to publicize a book, either prior to or soon after the publication date. Typical places and appearances include book signings at bookstores or book shows and talk show appearances.
Printed out typeset material that looks just like the final book pages. In page proofs figures and other displays are where they will appear in the final book. Page proofs contain running heads and page numbers, and can be used for indexing.
Pay-per-Click Advertising
Arrangement between a Web site host and an advertiser in which the advertiser pays the host a set amount per click on that ad.
PDF (Portable Document Format)
Adobe Systems file format that can be precisely reproduced on different systems. PDF files are often sent to a printer.
Permission
1) Agreement from a copyright holder that permits the reproduction or publication of copyrighted material. 2) Process of securing agreements from copyright holder.
Plant Costs
Initial costs incurred by a traditional printer in preparation for the first printing run of a given title. Total cost may include preparation of negatives and plates and press preparation. Plant costs are fixed, but they are proportionately and increasingly offset as the number of copies printed increases.
Plot
Flow or succession of actions in a story.
Podcast
Audio broadcast available on the Web to the public for free downloading to a personal computer or a digital audio player. Despite its name, a podcast may be played through a variety of digital audio software and hardware. Use is not limited to the iPod brand products developed by Apple.
Point of View
Story's narrative style. A style in which the author is first-person (tells the story as a character using "I"), third-person (portrays the feelings, thoughts and ideas of one character, but is not actually involved in the story) or omniscient (an uninvolved third-person perspective that knows everything about the characters involved and can share all things with the reader).
Print-on-Demand (POD)
Publishing arrangement in which books are printed only as orders are placed.
Print-Ready
Final PDF files of a book that have been flight-checked and are ready to go to the printer. See also PDF (Portable Document File).
Proofreading
Readthrough of typeset material to ensure that content matches the book's manuscript. Incorrect grammar, punctuation, spelling or usage, is queried to the editor.
Publication Date
Official date when a book is to be released to the public.
Publicist
Professional who promotes a book, often by generating free advertising. A press agent.
Publicity Tour
Public circuit an author makes to publicize a book, either prior to or soon after the publication date. Typical places and appearances include book signings at bookstores or book shows and talk show appearances.
THE "P" GLOSSARY
