Boss Your Book-Chapter 4: SET IT ALL UP
hikariwayChapter 4 – SETTING IT ALL UP teaches you the architecture of your book — the invisible structure your reader experiences before they ever reach Chapter One. This chapter breaks down the “front matter” of your book: the introduction, the table of contents, the dedication, the foreword, the preface, the acknowledgments, and your author bio. These aren’t filler pieces — they are the foundation, the welcome mat, the tone-setters, and the credibility-builders that prepare your reader’s heart for the journey ahead.
Dr. Terri A. Simmons walks you through why each section matters, how to use it effectively, and when to include it. You’ll learn how your introduction invites readers into your world, how your Table of Contents guides their path, how a dedication adds heart, how a foreword elevates your authority, how a preface deepens connection, and how your biography strengthens your brand. By the end of this chapter, you’ll understand how to build a professional, polished, reader-friendly “front porch” that sets the tone for everything that follows.
This chapter shows you how to prepare your book with intention, clarity, and excellence — because readers don’t just read your book… they enter an experience.
Chapter 4 explains the essential elements that come before Chapter One — the introduction, Table of Contents, dedication, foreword, preface, acknowledgments, and author bio. You’ll learn why these pieces matter, how they strengthen your book’s structure, and how they prepare readers for your message. This chapter teaches you how to create a strong, professional foundation for your book.