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Nonfiction Book Proposal Sample Chapters: Tips and FAQs for Traditional Publishing

Read this if you’ll be sending sample chapters when pitching your nonfiction book (query or book proposal) to a traditional publishing company.

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The Foreword in a Book: A Guide for Authors

Info and tips for authors wondering what is the purpose of a book foreword, where does it go in a book, and what’s the difference: foreword vs. preface vs. introduction—and much more.

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What Is a Book Coach?: Writing, Publishing, and Marketing Coaches for Authors

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What Is an Epigraph in a Book? (Plus Tips for Authors)

Epigraphs in a book: a guide for authors, with FAQs and examples.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraDecember 5, 2023author tips, epigraphs, front matter, book design, nonfiction, parts of a book, The Chicago Manual of Style, writing

List of Examples of Epigraphs in Nonfiction Books

Epigraphs in a book: examples from nonfiction books.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraDecember 5, 2023author tips, epigraphs, front matter, nonfiction, quotes, writing