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.
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.
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
What a back matter actually involves
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 a back matter matters
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
The back matter specification we build to
These are the decisions we make on every back matter job, and the reason for each one.
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.
Build my priceHow a back matter project runs
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- 1A bio pasted in with no layout or next step
- 2Other books listed in a plain paragraph with no links
- 3A glossary typed as one long block of text
- 1An author page with a clear hierarchy and a prompt to continue
- 2An also-by list in series order with links in the ebook
- 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
A warm handover
Readers move from the last chapter to the next book without effort.
More sign-ups
A clear newsletter call to action turns readers into subscribers.
Reference that works
Appendices and glossaries become useful instead of ignored.
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.
Beyond our online limit? Let us quote it properly.
A book above 150,000 words or with over 150 images has an extended closing apparatus and is priced individually. Send us the details for a fixed price and delivery date.
The price covers designing and checking the back matter. Index compilation, printing, ISBNs and permissions for third-party material are not included.
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.
Book Back Matter Formatting compared with the alternatives
The standard we hold every back matter to
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Every intentional white space, line break, and stanza pause survived the formatting process exactly as I had written them. Poetry is where formatting can make or break the reading experience. This got it right.
I had tried formatting my manuscript myself twice before. The result was always messy. Book Formatting Experts delivered a clean, professional interior in under a week that passed KDP review immediately.
My historical novel had period-appropriate chapter epigraphs and an author's note section. Every element was formatted with understanding of the genre's conventions. My literary agent commented on the professional quality.
My self-help book needed a layout that felt warm and approachable without losing professionalism. The chapter openings, pull quotes, and action steps all worked visually together. Readers have commented on how easy it is to work through.
My textbook had 200 footnotes, 45 tables, and a detailed index. Every element was formatted to academic publishing standards. My publisher accepted the files without requesting any corrections whatsoever.
Every genre convention was applied correctly. The chapter openers, the dedication page, and the acknowledgements all flowed naturally. Readers have complimented how comfortable the book feels to read.
Every recipe page has the right visual hierarchy — ingredients clearly separated from method, clear serving sizes, and consistent styling throughout. My readers can use the book comfortably in the kitchen.
My thriller needed a fast, clean layout with short chapters that kept the pacing tight on the page. The formatting reinforced the reading rhythm I had built into the manuscript. Exactly right.
My YA book needed a layout that felt contemporary without being gimmicky. The chapter openers, font choices, and spacing all work for the target age group. My teen readers said it felt like a real published novel.
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.
Ready to start your back matter?
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
- One named specialist, brief to upload
