Dec 13, 2017 · An index is an alphabetized list of subjects and terms used and discussed in the book with their corresponding page numbers and is great to use in nonfiction books. It serves as a key or map for finding specific topics in lengthier books.

Dec 4, 2017 · An appendix page is a section located at the back of a book that includes any additional or supplementary information on the book’s topic, such as other books on the subject, references, citations, etc. Not every book has an appendix page – just like not every book has an epilogue or an afterword.

Dec 4, 2017 · An appendix page is a section located at the back of a book that includes any additional or supplementary information on the book’s topic, such as other books on the subject, references, citations, etc.

Dec 15, 2017 · As a part of the book’s back matter, the bibliography is a crucial section that cites sources used throughout the book. These sources may be used to bolster the author’s credibility, strengthen their argument or cause, or negate certain claims made in other books.

Dec 8, 2017 · Sometimes called the idioticon, vocabulary, or clavis, the glossary is essentially a book’s personal dictionary. Utilizing one in your book is a great way to define, list, and expand upon unfamiliar, made up, or intricate terms used in the book.

Jan 3, 2018 · The back matter includes the following: the epilogue, acknowledgements (these can go in the front matter, too), discussion section, appendix (or appendices), glossary, bibliography (or works cited), index, and colophon.

Nov 5, 2019 · When you print with DiggyPOD, your book must follow specific guidelines. One of these guidelines specifies that your manuscript must first be converted into a print ready PDF. If you don’t know what that means or how to do it, then this blog is for you.

Dec 29, 2017 · A lot of books use a colophon, in some form or another; it’s not just limited to one specific category or genre. What is a Colophon? The colophon is a brief section that states publisher (name, location, date, insignia) and book production information.

Oct 9, 2017 · What is a Book Synopsis? The main aspect of the back cover is the synopsis. A synopsis is a short summary of the novel that tells potential readers what the novel is about without revealing too much of the plot.

Nov 30, 2017 · Just like the foreword comes before the story within a novel or a book, the afterword comes after and is included in the back matter of the book. The afterword is often confused with the postscript.