6.4 WriTE yOUr BOOk fOrEWOrD Before you read this, let me emphasize this point: Most books do not need a foreword. If you are unsure if your book needs a foreword, then it does not. However, if you think it might, this guide is designed to help you think through whether it does, and if so, how to get one written. WHAT IS A BOOK FOREWORD? A foreword is basically an introduction that’s written by someone other than the author. The reasons for it are twofold: 1. CONFER STATUS AND CREDIBILITY ON THE AUTHOR A foreword is often written by someone who is a credible authority or expert. Having this person write a foreword is a great way to show that a first-time author should be taken seriously. For example, when James Altucher released Choose Yourself, he WriTE yOUr BOOk fOrEWOrD · 215