Advance Information (AI) Sheet

An advance information sheet (AI), sometimes called a one sheet, contains the essential information about a book prior to publication.

AIs are an important piece of marketing collateral used to help promote a book. They’re usually sent when pitching a book for review or media coverage, and they can also be sent to booksellers and librarians to encourage them to stock the book.

What It Includes

  • Title
  • Author name(s)
  • Back cover description
  • Short author bio(s)
  • Front cover image
  • How to order the book
  • Published by White Deer Publishing [year]
  • Print size (e.g., 6 x 9 in)
  • Paperback and ebook ISBNs and prices
  • BISAC categories
  • Contact info for White Deer Publishing