Foreword, Introduction and Preface

Foreword, Introduction and Preface

by Pat McNees What is the difference between a preface, a foreword, and an introduction? There is considerable confusion about the difference between the three, and judging from what the Chicago Style Manual says I mixed the two up myself. Words Into Type succinctly...
Copyright Registration

Copyright Registration

Copyright is a form of protection grounded in the U.S. Constitution and granted by law to authors. From the moment that you put your book in a tangible format, it was copyright protected. However, the most reliable way to publicly establish your rights on record is...
Pitch Your Book to the Media

Pitch Your Book to the Media

Veteran publicist Dan Smith says that it’s a matter of seconds. Perhaps 10, maybe up to 20, but that’s about it. That’s how much time you have to get the attention of an editor or producer when you pitch your book or pitch yourself as the author. It’s commonly...