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Book Back Matter Formatting · from $109

Book back matter formatting that turns your last page into your next sale

Book back matter formatting covers everything after your final chapter: the author bio, acknowledgements, also-by page, appendices, glossary and the call to action that brings readers to your next book. Our back matter formatting service sets these pages in a style that matches your interior and works in print and in the ebook. Pick a word count to see the back matter price for your own manuscript.

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Most back matter projects are ready in about four working days.

  • Author bio and also-by pages
  • Newsletter call to action included
  • Print and ebook versions matched

Key facts

  • $109Starting price for the back matter, before extras
  • 2 roundsOf revisions included in every back matter order
  • 2 to 3 daysFastest standard delivery for a short back matter
Overview

What a back matter actually involves

Back matter is where a book keeps its promises and makes its next sale. It holds the acknowledgements, the author's biography, the list of other books, the notes and appendices and the call to action that turns a reader into a subscriber or a repeat buyer. It is the last thing a reader sees, which makes it the best place to ask for a review, to invite someone to join a newsletter and to point to the next book in a series. Book back matter formatting is the design of those pages so that they work.

What belongs in back matter depends on the book. A novel usually has acknowledgements, an author bio, an also-by list and a newsletter invitation. A series adds a preview of the next book and a series reading order. A nonfiction book may have an appendix, a glossary, notes, a bibliography, an index and resources. An academic book has more. The order matters: material that supports the text comes first, such as appendices and notes, and promotional material follows. Each element has its own format: a glossary is a list of terms and definitions, an author bio is a short paragraph with a photo, an also-by page lists titles in a clean list.

Our service formats back matter for print and ebook. We design the author bio page, the acknowledgements, the also-by list with links in the ebook, the newsletter call to action, appendices and glossaries and promotional previews. For ebooks, we build links to your website and retailer pages, taking care to follow each store's policy. For series, we set up a consistent back-matter template so that every volume ends the same way. The price is fixed, and the calculator shows it with your back matter.

We start every book back matter formatting job with an audit. We open your file or manuscript, list what is already right, what is wrong and what needs a decision from you, and send that back before any work begins with your back matter. The audit is why there are no surprises: you know the scope, the price and the schedule, and you know which of acknowledgements and author bio and also-by and series list is likely to need the most care.

People often type back matter for a book what to include into a search box, and the usual answer is an author bio, acknowledgements, an also-by page, a short note asking for a review and a link to your newsletter.

Why it matters

Why a back matter matters

01

Book back matter formatting shapes the reading experience

Readers who finish a book are your best prospects, and good back matter helps them find the next one. Readers rarely name the cause, but they feel the difference between careful and careless book back matter formatting work.

02

The details carry the quality

Review requests and newsletter links work better when they are clear and easy to follow. Each detail in book back matter formatting has a tolerance, and a professional knows where it lies and how to check it.

03

Doing it once, properly, saves time

Ebook back matter needs working links, while print needs QR codes or short URLs. Getting book back matter formatting right at the start also keeps later edits, reprints and new editions inexpensive. It is far easier to get book back matter formatting right while the book is still a working file than to repair it after publication.

What is included

What every back matter includes

One price covers the whole back matter job, and nothing essential to a back matter is held back for an upsell later.

Acknowledgements and author bio

We lay out acknowledgements and the author bio in a consistent style, with a photo if you want one. We agree this approach with you at the start of the book back matter formatting job, so nothing comes as a surprise at delivery.

Also-by and series list

We build an also-by list and series list with titles in the right order, ready for updating as you publish. Every decision here is written into the specification, so the same book back matter formatting result can be repeated on your next edition.

Newsletter and review requests

We design a review request and newsletter invitation, with working links in the ebook and short URLs or QR codes in print. On this back matter job, we test it on the most demanding pages first, because a rule that survives those will hold across the rest of the book.

Appendices and notes

We format appendices, notes and bibliographies with the same care as the main text. Where a platform's own guidance differs from common practice, we follow the platform and explain the reason in this back matter order. You see the effect on sample pages before it is applied to the whole book back matter formatting job.

Validation and preflight

Every book back matter formatting file is run through the relevant checks, such as the printer's preflight or EPUBCheck, and each warning is either fixed or explained in writing, so nothing reaches you unexamined.

A handover note

A short, plain-language note records what we did, the settings we chose and what to do if a store or printer queries the file, so you are never dependent on us for routine questions for the back matter.

Back matter for series promotion

Back matter that works as a marketing page

Back matter for series promotion treats the last pages as a quiet but powerful sales tool. After the final chapter, a reader is warm and engaged, so the best back matter thanks them, introduces you, and points to the next book with a clear, simple action.

A back matter call to action for newsletter signup might offer a short bonus story or a reader gift in return for an email address, and we set it with a clear hierarchy and, in the ebook, a working link. An also by author page layout then lists your other books in series order, with links to each one in the ebook so that a reader can continue in a single tap.

Beyond marketing, back matter also holds the reference parts of a book. Acknowledgements, about the author page design, appendices and glossaries each have conventions of their own, and we set them to match the interior typography so that the end of the book is as carefully made as the beginning.

  • An author page and also-by list designed to prompt the next read
  • A call to action that works in print and in the ebook
  • Appendices, glossaries and acknowledgements set to publishing conventions
Choose the right build

The first decision in any back matter

Fiction back matter

Acknowledgements, bio, also-by and a review request. It suits novels. We choose this route when the book leans on acknowledgements and author bio, and we show a sample before the whole book back matter formatting job proceeds.

Nonfiction back matter

Adds notes, resources and index. For a back matter, it suits guides and academic books. We choose this route when also-by and series list are central to how the book is used, and we explain the cost and schedule consequences before you commit.

What we fix first

Manuscript problems we clear before the back matter build starts

A back matter that ends abruptly, which wastes the moment when readers are most likely to take action

This is the fault we meet most often in book back matter formatting work. On this back matter job, it is easiest to prevent at the start and costly to fix once pages are proofed, so we check for it in the audit and again in the final review.

Inconsistent acknowledgements and author bio

On this back matter job, hand-applied formatting means no two instances match, and the book feels unfinished. For your back matter, we replace it with defined styles so every instance behaves identically and later edits propagate cleanly. You get a plain note describing what we found and what we changed, so nothing is altered without your knowledge in this back matter order.

Hidden file errors

Many problems cannot be seen on a normal screen, such as missing fonts, wrong colour space or broken internal links for the back matter. We run the checks that reveal them and fix each one at its source in this back matter order.

Platform rejections

For your back matter, a file that fails a platform's checks costs days. For your back matter, we test against the platform's current rules and previewers so the upload is accepted the first time. We look for it in the audit, fix it at its source and check it again in the final review of your book back matter formatting job.

Layouts that fall apart on edit

For your back matter, a job that works for one version but breaks when text changes is a liability. We build with structure so revisions reflow properly and your next edition is quick on this back matter project. You get a plain note describing what we found and what we changed, so nothing is altered without your knowledge in this back matter order.

Unexplained changes

Silent edits are risky. We keep a record of what we changed and why, and we compare the final text with your manuscript so nothing is altered without your knowledge in this back matter order. Fixing it properly now is cheaper than repairing it after a platform rejection or a reader complaint for the back matter.

Specification

The back matter specification we build to

These are the decisions we make on every back matter job, and the reason for each one.

Element
How we build it
Why it matters
Also-by
Titles in series order with links. We confirm the value with you before building, and record it in the specification for your book back matter formatting job.
Readers find the next book. Getting this right early avoids rework once the book back matter formatting pages have been proofed.
Call to action
A short, clear request to review or subscribe. We apply it through a defined style or setting, so it holds across the whole book back matter formatting file.
Increases reviews and signups. Readers and reviewers notice when it is wrong, even when they cannot say what is wrong on this back matter project.
QR codes
Tested at print size. For a back matter, we verify it again in the final proof, because it is easy to disturb during late edits.
Links must work from paper. Platforms and printers check it automatically, and a failure delays the launch for the back matter.
Appendices
Styled consistently with the main text. For your back matter, where your platform sets a different rule, we follow the platform and tell you why.
A professional finish. It also keeps later editions of the book back matter formatting work consistent with the first.
Files
A back matter section in the interior, an also-by page and a call-to-action page, named consistently and delivered with a short specification.
On this back matter job, a clear package prevents mix-ups between versions and speeds up any later change. Getting this right early avoids rework once the book back matter formatting pages have been proofed.
Checks
For your back matter, preflight or validation run on every deliverable, with the report supplied. We apply it through a defined style or setting, so it holds across the whole book back matter formatting file.
Evidence of a clean pass is what separates a checked file from a hopeful one on this back matter project. Readers and reviewers notice when it is wrong, even when they cannot say what is wrong on this back matter project.
Quality

How we check your back matter before you see it

Structural audit

We read the file for structure, not meaning, listing headings, styles, breaks and special elements so that we know what the book back matter formatting job contains before we begin. Anything that fails is corrected and the test is repeated, and the result is recorded in the report that comes with your book back matter formatting files.

Element-by-element check

Each of acknowledgements and author bio, also-by and series list and newsletter and review requests is verified individually, because a fault in one is easy to miss when the rest of the book looks right.

Automated validation

We run the platform or printer's own checks, and we keep the report on this back matter project. A pass here means the file will be accepted, not merely that it looks fine with your back matter. The aim is to find the problem before a reader or a platform does with your back matter.

Device and previewer testing

With your back matter, we open the output in the relevant previewers and on real devices where it matters, because a desktop preview can hide problems that readers see at once. Anything that fails is corrected and the test is repeated, and the result is recorded in the report that comes with your book back matter formatting files.

Text integrity comparison

For your back matter, we compare the final text against your approved manuscript to confirm that nothing changed during the work, including special characters and hyphenation. We run this check on the final files, not on earlier drafts, because late edits are the commonest source of new faults in this back matter order.

Second-person review

A second specialist checks the finished file against the specification, since the person who built it is the least likely to see its flaws in this back matter order. The aim is to find the problem before a reader or a platform does with your back matter.

See what it costs

See the price of your back matter in a minute

Choose a word count to see what book back matter formatting costs for your own book, with delivery time and extras, before you commit to anything.

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Deliverables

What lands in your inbox with your back matter

A back matter section in the interior

The main deliverable of your book back matter formatting job, checked against the relevant rules and ready to use or upload. It is named clearly and ready to use, with a note on where it fits in your book back matter formatting package.

An also-by page

A second file that completes the package, built from the same source so the versions agree exactly for the back matter. If anything in it needs explaining, the handover note says what it is and when you will need it for the back matter.

A call-to-action page

Supplied so you can verify the result yourself or pass it to another provider without losing detail on this back matter project. We keep a copy for the guarantee period, so a lost file never means a lost book back matter formatting job.

A specification sheet

One page recording the settings, sizes and rules applied to acknowledgements and author bio, also-by and series list and newsletter and review requests, for use in future editions. With your back matter, everything is built from the same source, so the versions agree exactly.

A change log

A plain list of what we changed and why, so you can review the work without comparing files line by line on this back matter project. It is named clearly and ready to use, with a note on where it fits in your book back matter formatting package.

Support after delivery

If a platform or printer raises a question about the file within the guarantee period, we answer it and correct the file at no extra charge with your back matter. If anything in it needs explaining, the handover note says what it is and when you will need it for the back matter.

Process

How a back matter project runs

01

Send

You send the files and tell us what you need from the book back matter formatting job, including where you plan to publish and any deadline. We confirm the scope and the price in this back matter order. You are never left guessing what comes next, because we confirm each stage of the book back matter formatting job in writing.

Day 1
02

Audit

We examine the file, list what is correct and what must change, and send a short note with any decisions we need from you for the back matter. For your back matter, if something unexpected turns up at this stage, we tell you at once and agree the fix before continuing.

Days 1 to 2
03

Plan

We agree the specification, including how we will treat acknowledgements and author bio and also-by and series list, and confirm the schedule. For a back matter, this stage is where most questions arise, so we leave time for them in the schedule.

Day 2
04

Build

For your back matter, we carry out the work, applying defined styles and settings, and fixing faults at their source rather than covering them. You are never left guessing what comes next, because we confirm each stage of the book back matter formatting job in writing.

Days 3 to 7
05

Check

On this back matter job, we validate, preview and review the result against the specification, and compare the text with your manuscript. For your back matter, if something unexpected turns up at this stage, we tell you at once and agree the fix before continuing.

Days 8 to 9
06

Deliver

For your back matter, you receive the files, the specification and the change log, with support if a platform queries the file. For a back matter, this stage is where most questions arise, so we leave time for them in the schedule.

Day 10
Before and after

Back matter before and after

The same final pages before and after formatting. The words are the same, but the second version guides the reader to the next step.

  1. 1A bio pasted in with no layout or next step
  2. 2Other books listed in a plain paragraph with no links
  3. 3A glossary typed as one long block of text
  1. 1An author page with a clear hierarchy and a prompt to continue
  2. 2An also-by list in series order with links in the ebook
  3. 3A glossary with structured entries that are easy to scan
  • 3problems found in the first review
  • 3fixes checked in the final review
  • 1named specialist owning every fix
  • Fixedprice confirmed in the calculator before you order
01

A warm handover

Readers move from the last chapter to the next book without effort.

02

More sign-ups

A clear newsletter call to action turns readers into subscribers.

03

Reference that works

Appendices and glossaries become useful instead of ignored.

Pricing calculator

Build your back matter price

Back matter turns a finished reader into a returning one: acknowledgements, author page, other titles, notes and index. Describe your book and see the fixed price for building those closing pages properly.


Is your back matter mostly text or mostly images?Required

Back matter is priced with the whole book, by word count when text leads and by image count when pictures lead.

Pick your word countRequired

Count the main text plus front and back matter. If you are between bands, take the higher and we will check from your file.

Choose your book type in step 01 and the prices for your back matter appear here.

Which editions of your back matter do you want?Required

Back matter is built for print and carried to the ebook with working links. A hardcover or large-print version is optional.

How complex is the interior of your back matter?Required

Complexity depends on how much closing material you have: a short bio, or a full apparatus of notes, bibliography and index.

Are there images inside your back matter?Required

Back matter may carry an author photo, book covers or appendix figures. Count every picture in the book so the right price applies.

How soon do you need your back matter?Required

Select how quickly the closing pages should be finished. The estimate follows from the size of your book.

Optional extrasOptional

Extras start unselected. Choose what your closing pages need; the total adjusts at once and any extra can be removed.

The price covers designing and checking the back matter. Index compilation, printing, ISBNs and permissions for third-party material are not included.

Price guide

Book Back Matter Formatting cost at a glance

The table below shows book back matter formatting cost by book length, with the base price, delivery window and the kind of book that fits. The calculator adds extras to your back matter for an exact total.

Word count
Base price
Standard delivery
Typical book
Very short text
$109
2-3 working days
Very short text
Short text
$139
3-4 working days
Short text
Compact text
$169
3-5 working days
Compact text
Short book
$209
4-6 working days
Short book
Standard length
$249
5-7 working days
Standard length
Full-length text
$279
5-8 working days
Full-length text
Long text
$319
6-9 working days
Long text
Large text
$359
7-10 working days
Large text
Longest online length
$399
8-11 working days
Longest online length
More than 150,000 words
Custom quote
Agreed with your quote
Quoted individually
Comparison

Book Back Matter Formatting compared with the alternatives

What you compare
A quick book back matter formatting fix
Professional book back matter formatting
Approach
For your back matter, a quick fix treats symptoms and leaves the cause in the file. That approach saves effort at the start and tends to cost more in repairs once the book back matter formatting job is live.
A professional book back matter formatting job finds and corrects the cause. We do this as standard on every book back matter formatting job, and the evidence comes with your files.
Consistency
Manual changes vary from page to page on this back matter project. For a back matter, it leaves the cause in place, so the same fault tends to return when the text changes.
Defined styles apply identically everywhere. On this back matter job, it is built to be repeated, so later editions cost less and match the first.
Validation
Success is judged by eye on one screen in this back matter order. For a back matter, it is hard to check, so faults are usually found by readers instead of by the author.
Success is judged by the platform's own checks and real devices in this back matter order. For a back matter, it is checked by a person and by software before it reaches you, so problems are found early.
Documentation
For a back matter, nothing is recorded, so the next edition starts again. That approach saves effort at the start and tends to cost more in repairs once the book back matter formatting job is live.
For a back matter, a specification and change log are supplied. We do this as standard on every book back matter formatting job, and the evidence comes with your files.
Risk
A rejected upload costs days and may delay a launch on this back matter project. For a back matter, it leaves the cause in place, so the same fault tends to return when the text changes.
Files are tested before they reach you, and fixes are covered by the guarantee with your back matter.
Cost
Cheap at first, then repeated whenever something changes for the back matter. For a back matter, it is hard to check, so faults are usually found by readers instead of by the author.
For a back matter, a fixed price and a reusable result. For a back matter, it is checked by a person and by software before it reaches you, so problems are found early.
Use cases

Where our back matter work fits

A first book back matter formatting job

With your back matter, if this is your first book, we explain each decision and make sure the file meets platform requirements, so you can focus on your launch. Whichever route you take, the book back matter formatting result is checked against the relevant rules before it reaches you.

A series

With your back matter, when several books must match, we build one specification and apply it each time, which keeps costs down and the look consistent. For your back matter, the price is fixed in the calculator, and we tell you before work starts if the project needs anything outside it.

A new edition

When facts or structure change, a documented book back matter formatting job can be revised quickly without rebuilding the book. For your back matter, if you are unsure whether this describes your project, send us a sample and we will say so honestly.

A rejected file

If a platform has already refused your upload, we diagnose the exact cause, fix it and test the file before you try again on this back matter project. Whichever route you take, the book back matter formatting result is checked against the relevant rules before it reaches you.

A backlist rescue

On this back matter job, older titles often have outdated or broken files. With your back matter, we refresh them to current standards so they can be sold again. For your back matter, the price is fixed in the calculator, and we tell you before work starts if the project needs anything outside it.

A deadline

For your back matter, when the date is fixed, Priority and Express options in the calculator move your job up the queue, and we plan the schedule backwards from your launch. For your back matter, if you are unsure whether this describes your project, send us a sample and we will say so honestly.

Our standard

The standard we hold every back matter to

01

Fix causes, not symptoms

Our book back matter formatting work corrects the underlying structure, so the same problem does not return when the text changes. It is a standard we hold on every book back matter formatting job, whatever the price of the package or the length of the book.

02

Evidence over assurance

With your back matter, we supply the validation or preflight report with your files, so a clean result is something you can see. For your back matter, you can check it for yourself, because the evidence comes with your files. Holding to it costs us time, and it saves you the cost of repairs later on this back matter project.

03

Plain communication

With your back matter, we explain what we found and what we did in plain language, and we tell you honestly when something is outside what the file can support. Holding to it costs us time, and it saves you the cost of repairs later on this back matter project.

Checklist

The pre-delivery checklist for a back matter

Every item below is verified on your back matter before it leaves our desk.

  • Audit completed and agreed with you
  • Acknowledgements and author bio checked and corrected
  • Also-by and series list checked and corrected
  • Newsletter and review requests checked and corrected
  • Appendices and notes checked and corrected
  • Validation or preflight run with the report supplied
  • Previewer and device checks completed
  • Text compared with the approved manuscript
  • Specification and change log delivered
Key terms

Key terms behind a back matter

Also-by list

A list of other books by the author. We use the term precisely in book back matter formatting work so that our notes and your requests mean the same thing.

Call to action

A request for the reader to act. We use the term precisely in book back matter formatting work so that our notes and your requests mean the same thing.

Appendix

Supplementary material. We use the term precisely in book back matter formatting work so that our notes and your requests mean the same thing. We use the term precisely in notes and proofs, so that what we write and what you ask for always mean the same thing in this back matter order.

Preflight

An automated check of a print file against a printer's rules for fonts, colour, bleed and resolution on this back matter project. A clean preflight is a basic requirement for any book back matter formatting deliverable.

Validation

With your back matter, automated testing of a file against a published standard, such as EPUBCheck for ebooks. On this back matter job, it finds structural faults that a visual check cannot. We use the term precisely in notes and proofs, so that what we write and what you ask for always mean the same thing in this back matter order.

Specification

With your back matter, the written record of the settings and rules used in a job. It lets the book back matter formatting work be repeated, audited and revised later.

Who it is for

Who our back matter service is for

First-time authors

If you have never published before, we explain what each requirement means and why, and we make sure the files are right so you are not learning from rejections for the back matter. If that sounds like your situation, the calculator on this page shows the fixed price for your book back matter formatting job before you commit.

Series authors

You need results that match across books on this back matter project. We build and document a specification so each later book back matter formatting job is faster and consistent. On this back matter job, we explain every step in plain language, and we never assume you know the jargon.

Authors updating an edition

If your book has changed, we revise the book back matter formatting work without rebuilding it, and we reissue clean, tested files. For your back matter, if you are not sure whether this fits, tell us about the book and we will advise honestly.

Self-publishers going wide

On this back matter job, if you sell through several platforms, we prepare each version to that platform's rules, so you do not guess between conflicting guides. If that sounds like your situation, the calculator on this page shows the fixed price for your book back matter formatting job before you commit.

Authors with a rejected file

For your back matter, if a platform or printer has refused your upload, we diagnose the exact fault, correct it and test the file before you resubmit. On this back matter job, we explain every step in plain language, and we never assume you know the jargon.

Small publishers

If you publish regularly, we can act as your production desk, delivering predictable book back matter formatting work at a fixed price. For your back matter, if you are not sure whether this fits, tell us about the book and we will advise honestly.

Guarantee

What we guarantee on your back matter

Corrections included within scope

If you find something wrong after delivery, we correct it within the agreed scope, so you can review the book back matter formatting work properly and ask for fixes without a surcharge. It applies to every package, and you can read exactly what it covers before you order your book back matter formatting job.

A fixed price you can read first

On this back matter job, the price shown in the calculator is the price you pay for the package you chose. If your project needs something outside it, we tell you before work starts on this back matter project. For your back matter, we would rather correct a problem quickly than argue about whose responsibility it was.

Platform-ready files

If a platform or printer rejects a file we built, we fix it at no extra charge during the guarantee period, so a technical fault never delays your launch for the back matter. If your situation is unusual, ask us before ordering and we will confirm it in writing in this back matter order.

How we think

How we think about your back matter

Structure first

In book back matter formatting, acknowledgements and author bio and also-by and series list are built into the file, not painted on top. For a back matter, we treat structure as the foundation and appearance as the finish, because structure is what survives edits and platform changes.

Checked, not hoped

On this back matter job, a file is not finished because it looks right on our screen. For your back matter, it is finished when the validator, the preflight and real devices agree, and when we can show you the evidence. It is the principle behind most of what we do on book back matter formatting, and the reason we prefer to explain our choices rather than hide them.

Your files stay yours

We deliver source files and a specification, and we never lock your book back matter formatting work inside a proprietary format. On this back matter job, if you hire someone else later, they can pick up where we stopped.

Client reviews

What authors say about our back matter

Verified reviews from authors whose books were praised for clean, professional endings and working links.

Clean formatting with a professional result. The chapter timeline structure I used was a bit unusual but the formatter handled it well. One revision round to adjust some photo sizing and it was done perfectly.

Helena VasquezPersonal Memoir Author, SpainVerified client

My romance novel needed a warm, readable layout with consistent chapter styling. The specialist understood exactly what I was after and the finished file exceeded my expectations on every page.

Rosa MendozaSmall-Town Romance Author, MexicoVerified client

Good formatting work on my early reader book. The large font and generous spacing were applied correctly. One illustration needed repositioning in revisions but it was fixed quickly. Happy with the result.

Emilia SantosEarly Reader Children's Author, BrazilVerified client

My book blended speculative and literary elements that needed sensitive typographic treatment. Every unconventional element was handled with understanding and real precision. A genuinely impressive result.

Zara OkonkwoAfrofuturism Fantasy Author, NigeriaVerified client

My spiritual book had Arabic quotations alongside English text. The bidirectional text layout was handled correctly and respectfully. The result reads clearly in both languages and the overall design is dignified.

Ahmed SuleimanIslamic Spiritual Author, SudanVerified client

My nonfiction book had tables, charts, and detailed sidebars that needed careful layout. Every element maintained its visual hierarchy throughout. The book reads clearly and looks authoritative on the shelf.

Priscilla NakamuraPersonal Finance Nonfiction Author, BrazilVerified client

The Kindle file looks professional on every device I have tested it on. Consistent fonts, clean line spacing, and the table of contents navigates properly. My readers have noticed the improvement over my previous book.

Emeka OkaforMindset Self-Help Author, NigeriaVerified client

Getting the layout right for a picture book is genuinely difficult. The page proportions, text placement, and illustration spaces were all handled with real skill. My publisher was impressed by the result.

Amara DialloChildren's Picture Book Author, SenegalVerified client

The atmospheric chapter openings matched the tone of my books without being overdone. The specialist clearly understood what dark fantasy readers expect from a professionally formatted interior.

Declan WalshDark Fantasy Author, IrelandVerified client
FAQ

Book Back Matter Formatting: questions answered

These are the questions authors ask most about book back matter formatting, including what to include, how to build a mailing list and cost. If your question about the back matter is missing, request a quote and a specialist will reply.

What is back matter for a book and what to include?

Include acknowledgements, an author bio, other books, a call to action and any appendices or notes. For book back matter formatting, we check the result against the platform's own rules before you see it.

How do I do author bio page formatting?

Write a short bio, add a photo and set it clearly. For a back matter, we keep a record of what we changed so that you can review the work.

How do I do acknowledgments page formatting?

Set it as simple text with a clear heading. For your back matter, the calculator on this page shows the fixed price for each package before you commit.

How do I do also by author page layout?

List titles in a clean list, in series order, with links in ebooks. For your back matter, if you are unsure, send the file and we will tell you what the job involves.

How do I design an about the author page?

Combine a short bio, a photo and a link. For your back matter, revision rounds are included, so the first delivery does not have to be perfect.

What is a back matter call to action for newsletter signup?

A short invitation with a link or QR code to join your list. For book back matter formatting, we check the result against the platform's own rules before you see it.

Do you offer a book back matter formatting service?

Yes. For a back matter, we keep a record of what we changed so that you can review the work.

How do I do appendix and glossary formatting?

Use a clear heading and a consistent list or table. For your back matter, the calculator on this page shows the fixed price for each package before you commit.

What is back matter for series promotion?

A reading order and a preview of the next book. For your back matter, if you are unsure, send the file and we will tell you what the job involves.

Do you offer book back matter formatting services?

Yes. For your back matter, revision rounds are included, so the first delivery does not have to be perfect.

What is book back matter formatting cost?

For a back matter, the calculator on this page shows a fixed price for each package. For book back matter formatting, we check the result against the platform's own rules before you see it.

Can I link to stores in the ebook?

Yes, following each store's policy. For a back matter, we keep a record of what we changed so that you can review the work.

What should go in my back matter?

Acknowledgements, an author bio, an also-by list, a review request and a way to join your newsletter. Nonfiction may add notes and resources. For your back matter, the calculator on this page shows the fixed price for each package before you commit.

Do links work in print?

Not directly. We use short URLs and QR codes, tested at print size. For your back matter, if you are unsure, send the file and we will tell you what the job involves.

Can you update back matter later?

Yes. We keep the styles so you can add titles easily. For your back matter, revision rounds are included, so the first delivery does not have to be perfect.

How much does book back matter formatting cost?

Book back matter formatting cost starts at $109 for a short book and rises to $399 for the longest length priced online. The calculator adds your editions and extras, so the price you see for book back matter formatting services is the exact total.

How long does back matter formatting take?

Back matter formatting usually takes between three and five working days. Priority and Express options shorten the schedule for your back matter, and the calculator shows an estimate before you pay.

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The last page is the best moment to reach a reader who loved your book. See the price of your book back matter formatting in a minute, or send a larger project and we will quote it.

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  • Revision rounds included
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