By Andrea Hylen, Founder of Heal My Voice
This is a question I get asked a lot by authors who are writing books and adding all of the Introductory Pieces.
What is a Foreword and What is an Introduction? (And what else should I include in my book?)
Foreword: The foreword is usually written by someone other than the author or editor. It can be an “expert” in the field or on the topic, someone who brings credibility to your project and can provide a broader perspective and reflection of your subject.
Introduction: The preface or introduction is used as an introduction to the text of the book. It is usually written by the author or in the case of Heal My Voice books, a co-facilitator of the project. It can include the history of writing the book or the background information. It can provide an introduction to the subject of the book from the unique focus. It can give the reader a starting point of what to expect.
Blessing: There is a blessing in the front of every Heal My Voice book. It is a blessing for the authors and the readers. It is written by someone who is not an author or editor.
Endorsements: This is a short recommendation written by someone who has read some of the stories in your book. The recommendations are placed in the front of the book or onthe back cover.
In the next blogs, I will share the Foreword, the Introduction, the Blessing and some of the Endorsements from Fearless Voices: True Stories by Courageous Women as examples.
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