Self-Publishing Terms That Start With S

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Science Fiction

Science fiction is a genre of speculative fiction that explores scientific or futuristic concepts, such as space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, or advanced technology.

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Self-publishing

Self-publishing is the process of independently releasing a book or other work without the involvement of a traditional publishing house. This can be done through services such as Amazon KDP or by using print-on-demand technology.

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Series

A series is a set of related stories or narratives that share a consistent storyline, world, or cast of characters. Some popular examples of book series are Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, and The Hunger Games.

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Setting

A story’s setting consists of the time, location, and environment in which the story or narrative takes place.

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Short Story

A short story is a type of short-form fiction that is typically much shorter than a novel or novella. Short stories typically fall within the range of 1,000 to 7,500 words.

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Sidekick

A sidekick is a secondary character who accompanies the protagonist on their journey and provides support and guidance.

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Spine

The spine of a book refers to the outside edge of the book where the pages are bound. This part is visible when a book is placed on a shelf and typically includes essential information such as the title, author, and publisher.

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Sub-genre

A sub-genre is a specialized category within a larger main genre. Typical examples of sub-genres are fantasy romance, mystery thriller, or apocalyptic science fiction.

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Subject Matter

Subject matter refers to the main topic or theme of a written work.

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Subplot

A subplot is a secondary storyline that runs alongside the main plot. Subplots are typically used to explore additional themes and ideas within a story or to add more depth to the main narrative.

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Summary

A summary is a condensed form of a written work that provides an overview of the main plot and key themes.

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Synopsis

A synopsis is a brief summary or outline of a written work. It typically highlights the genre, style, settings, main plot, or important characters.

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