Movies and TV have a special jargon If you want to be taken seriously as a screenwriter, you need to know the language of the film industry. The following guide offers script, production, and industry terminology in a compact lexicon. The words, phrases, and their definitions are compiled from a…
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A lexicon is a dictionary of specialized terms. The terms defined in the following lexicon should be known by writers and editors. [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H] [I] [J] [K] [L] [M][N] [O] [P] [Q] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] [Y] [Z] – A –…
A Grammarian’s Lexicon Defining grammar, mechanics, and style terms This lexicon offers concise definitions of grammar, usage, and style terminology. For basic explanations of grammar rules, please see our guide to grammar. [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H] [I] [J] [K] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [Q] [R]…
A Designer’s Lexicon The jargon of designers and print shops This lexicon lists terms used in layout and design. Most writers want to see a printed edition of their works; these are the words used by print designers, graphic artists, and typographers. [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H]…