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Back Matter Buzz

May 15, 2024

Authors are a buzz! At each author event I attend this month there seems to be a Back Matter Buzz among the authors. While non fiction books often have back matter, it is new territory for picture book authors. What exactly is back matter? Do picture books have back matter? Where should I be adding … Read more

Categories Types of writing Tags author biography, back matter, fun facts, glossary, picture books, trade books Leave a comment

Parts of a Book

October 3, 2022

The three main parts of a book are the front matter, body and back matter. These are often referred to as the book block. The block for our paperback contains all of the pages that fall between the front and back cover. It is important for authors to understand each of the three main parts. … Read more

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