Back Matter: 5 Reasons It Matters in Nonfiction

As you are writing your nonfiction and/or reading appropriate nonfiction mentor texts, remember to pay attention to the back matter. Back matter is added by the author after the main text to add more information, clarify something from the text, or provide features that make it easier for the reader to use the book. They can include the Afterword, Author Note, Timeline, Map, Further Information, Source Notes, Further Reading, Bibliography, Glossary, Acknowledgments, and Image Credits. Which should you choose for your book, and why? Read more...