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What to Include on Your Book’s Copyright Page for KDP and IngramSpark

The copyright page: what to include, how to format, and examples for self-published authors.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraOctober 5, 2026Amazon KDP, author tips, book design, copyright page, front matter, editing, IngramSpark, parts of a book, self-publishing, print books, ebooks

The Library of Congress Control Number Application Process for Authors

The process for (maybe) getting your book into the LOC catalog.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraAugust 15, 2024author tips, book design, front matter, copyright page, libraries, print books, self-publishing, Library of Congress

Foreword in a Book: A Guide for Nonfiction 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.

Writing, AuthorsDaniel J. TortoraMay 1, 2024author tips, book design, front matter, parts of a book, word count, writing, Chicago Manual of Style

What Is an Epigraph in a Book? (FAQs & 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, writing, Chicago Manual of Style

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

How to Write a Book Dedication

An author’s guide to the book dedication page.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraOctober 13, 2023author tips, book design, book dedications, front matter