front matter — Author Tips & Strategies for Writing, Publishing, & Selling Nonfiction Books

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.

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

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

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

What Does a Book Writing Coach Do? Author Book Coaching Services Explained

A book coach is your mentor, teacher, co-strategist, accountability partner—your personal trainer for your author journey.

Authors, Marketing, Publishing, WritingDaniel J. TortoraDecember 11, 2022author coaching, book coaching, book marketing, book proposal, book titles, first draft, front matter, nonfiction, parts of a book, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing

Where Do Acknowledgments Go in a Book? And Other Author Acknowledgments Tips

This post makes writing the acknowledgments for a book way easier.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraDecember 18, 2021parts of a book, front matter, back matter, The Chicago Manual of Style, author tips