Episode Title:The Smart Publishing Impact Series - Episode 28: Guidelines for Adding a Foreword to Your Book
Episode Summary:
You’ve seen it in books—but do you actually know what a foreword is? (And no, it’s not spelled like the direction.) In this insightful solo episode, Renée Lautermilch clears up the confusion around one of the most misunderstood parts of a book. From what it’s for, to who should write it, to why the timing of asking matters more than you think—this episode is packed with real-world examples, strategy, and a full breakdown of how to make your book’s foreword meaningful and powerful.
What You’ll Learn:
What a foreword is really for (and how it’s different from an intro)
Who should write your foreword
Why waiting too long to ask can delay your book launch
The difference between an influencer foreword and a personal one
A full set of guidelines you can hand off to your chosen foreword writer
Real examples from Smart Publishing authors
Quote to Remember:
“Don’t wait until your book is finished to ask for a foreword—ask when you’ve written your intro or first chapters. Waiting can stall your launch.”
Mentioned in This Episode:
Renée’s book: The One Hour Author, available on Amazon
Connect with Renée on Facebook – she’s the only one with that name!
Next Week:Fingers crossed—Renée is bringing Jonathan on for a deep dive into launch marketing. You won’t want to miss it.
