When it comes to writing a book, dietitians often have a unique perspective to offer. Whether you're writing a cookbook, a guide, or a lower-content book about your journey in the field, one important aspect you might not want to overlook is the book dedication. A...
How to Write a Book Outline
Have you ever wanted to self-publish a book? As a registered dietitian nutritionist, you might have dreamed of sharing your personal story or your knowledge of nutrition, but the thought of beginning feels like such a daunting task. Perhaps you might have tried to...
How to Create an Index in Word
If you’re creating a lengthy document or book manuscript, you should learn how to create an index in Word as a useful tool for your readers. An index is a document found at the end of a document that lists the key words and phrases in a document, along with the page...
How to Write a Good Book Description on Amazon
A good book description can make or break a customer's decision to purchase your book. The book description is more than just telling readers what your book is about; it's also about telling the Amazon search engine which keywords or key phrases should pull up your...
How to Write a Preface for a Book
The preface of a book gives the author an opportunity to really draw the reader in by providing brief yet compelling insights into your book so they keep turning the pages. It's so much more than just summarizing your book on a page. In this blog article, we'll review...
What’s in the Back Matter of a Book?
The back matter of a book is the last section and it is also sometimes called end matter. The back matter includes everything after the body of the book (i.e., the last chapter). Independent publishers (self-published authors) can benefit from learning the different...
What’s in the Front Matter of a Book?
The front matter of a book is the first section and it is also sometimes called preliminary matter. This is generally the shortest section of a book. It can be as simple as a single title page and copyright page, or more elaborate, including things like a dedication...