The Pages Most Self Publishers Forget - And Why They Matter More Than You Think

Have you ever picked up a self-published book and felt that something was a little off, even though the cover looked nice? It might not be the cover. It might be the pages that open and close the book. In this video I share what front and back matter is, the minimum every book needs, what each page should include, and how to use the closing pages of your book to grow your audience and sell more of your other books. I cover the title page, the copyright page, the dedication, the how-to-use page, the author bio, and the back matter pages most self-publishers forget about. I am also giving away free copyright page templates today. You can download them through the link below. This is part two of my five-part series on production design. If you have not seen the first video on the frame layer or the overview of the five layers, I will link both below. Free copyright page templates: https://thehomeboss.podia.com/copyrig... Watch the overview video on production design:    • How to Make Your Self-Published Books Look...   Watch the previous video on the frame layer:    • The Amazon KDP Mistake That Ruins Most Sel...   Amazon KDP hyperlink guidelines (what you can and cannot link to in your book): https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/top... Join the Home Boss Academy: https://skool.com/thehomeboss For more courses and resources visit my website: https://thehomeboss.com DISCLAIMER: This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to yourself. This helps support the channel and allows me to continue to make videos for you. Thank you so much for your support! EARNINGS DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that you will earn money using the techniques and ideas in this video. Your success in obtaining the results claimed in this video will require commitment and hard work. You expressly agree not to rely upon any information contained in this video. 0:00 Why front and back matter matters 1:07 What it feels like when these pages are missing 2:45 The bookshelf research tip 3:31 What front matter and back matter actually are 6:45 The title page (and font matching tip) 9:01 The copyright page explained 10:36 The dedication page 11:30 The how-to-use page 13:58 The back matter and author bio 15:26 Amazon KDP rules for links in your book 16:17 Your other books page 17:09 Bonus content and QR codes 17:34 Recap of front and back matter 18:50 Free copyright page templates 19:56 Closing thoughts