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Glossary
This list contains definitions of words pertaining to writing and publishing, which are useful to understand.
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Cover Letter: If you did not submit a query letter than your cover letter should include the things you would have included in query letter, a brief summary of your manuscript and yourself. Your cover letter should be no longer than a page.
Copyright: Copyright protects the work of the original creator. Unpublished writing is copyrighted. Copyrighted works may not be reproduced, displayed, or distributed without the creator's consent. To learn more, go to What is Copyright Protection.
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Fiction: Creative writing which is usually based on imagination not fact.
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Genre: This refers styles of writing. Examples would be Fantasy or Romance.
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ISBN: An ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is 10 digits long which identify published books. This makes marketing more effective for libraries, universities, distrubers, etc. because of the title or edition's unique ISBN number. For more information, go to Canadian ISBN or US ISBN Agency. (Note: As of January 1, 2007 the ISBN will be changing to a 13 digital number.)
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Manuscrpit: A manuscript is the final draft of your writing which will be submitted for publication.
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Non-Fiction: This refers to any piece of writing which is based on fact rather than imagination.
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Query Letter: A query letter is sent to a publisher as an introduction to your manuscript, as well as your publishing experience; the company will than decide if they wish to pursue your manuscript further. Make sure you stick to the publishing company�s requested information, do not include more information than they ask for.font>
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S.A.S.E: S.A.S.E stands for "Self Addressed Stamped Envelope. Their purpose is to either allow the publishing company to send your manuscript back to you or send you notice about the company�s decision on your submission; it all depends on the company. S.A.S.E must be addressed to yourself with enough postage to make it from the publisher's office back to your address. Depending on the publishers, they may require you to include an S.A.S.E.
Solicited Manuscript: A solicited manuscript is one that an editor of a publishing company has requested. The editor may request to see your manuscript after reading your query letter or after contact with your literary agent.
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Unsolicited Manuscript: An unsolicited manuscript is one that you send to a publishing company without a query letter before hand. Only send an unsolicited manuscript if the company says that they accept them.
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