Maybe you have completely finished the manuscript of your book, are preparing to publish, and want to make sure you have all your i's dotted and t’s crossed. Or maybe you’re still in the process of writing and are coming across terms that seem completely foreign to you, and you’re feeling overwhelmed. Either way, chances are good that you have encountered writing and publishing industry jargon you don’t quite understand. In Part 1 of the Book Publishing A to Z series, Coach Tam walks you through the first set of these terms — what they mean, mistakes to avoid, and how to use these tools and concepts to your best advantage.