Outline and plan the sections of the foreword. Usually, the foreword includes an opening, a body and a closing. Depending on the length and the content of the book, it may be necessary to add more text to the body of the foreword. While forewords are usually between one and two pages, a longer book may require a three- to five-page foreword.
Introduce the author of the citation collection to the reader in the opening section of the foreword. Introduce the credentials of the author and explain the author's knowledge of the citations. While it may not read like a resume, the personal information from the author will add credibility to the citation collection.
Give examples of how the citations collected in the book pertain to real-life situations. Do this in the body of the foreword. It is important to establish a relationship between the citations of the book with the readers. It is also a way to establish a the author's credibility with the reader.
Explain in the body of the foreword what can be learned from reading the citations. For example, the citations could offer a specific or new point of view, or be a review of a certain faith or some other subject. The body of the foreword may also offer a brief synopsis of any famous citations readers may find in the book.
Write the closing of the foreword by reminding readers why this collection of citations is important. Explain why these specific citations were chosen and how each of them contribute something to the collection. This closing section should essentially convince readers why this book of citations matters and why they should read it.
Briefly mention an example provided in the body of the foreword to make readers realize the connection between the citations and something from their own experiences.
Sign the foreword to indicate that everything written is the author's own viewpoint. This also gives a personal touch to the foreword.