Tilt Publishing FAQs

What are front and back matter?

Your Publishing Coordinator will work with you to answer any specific questions related to the front and back matter in your book.

Front matter is everything on the pages leading up to the actual content. This will include title pages, copyright, dedication, acknowledgments, and a table of contents.

A common layout for front matter pages might look like this:

• Half title
• Blank
• Full title
• Copyright
• Dedication (Optional)
• Also by Author Name
• Acknowledgments (Optional)
• Blank
• Table of Contents

Back matter should be after the end of the contents of your book. This material serves to prompt your reader to continue engaging with you and your work. Back matter consists of the following pieces:

• Acknowledgments
• Bibliography
• Index
• About the Author
• Advertising for backlist or upcoming titles
• Sample from a forthcoming title
• Connections to your social media, author website, and newsletter