Definition
Back matter appears after the main narrative: acknowledgments, author bio, reading group questions, ads for other books, or appendices. It supports marketing and reader engagement.
Example
A thriller ends with an author note on research sources and a preview chapter of the sequel.
Related terms
Common mistakes
- Stuffing back matter with so many promo pages that ebook file size balloons.
- Forgetting to update back matter when series order or website links change.