Working with Beta Readers: A How-To Resource for Nonfiction Authors

Want to write a better book? Use your readers to help you. Here’s how.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraAugust 26, 2020writing, beta readers, nonfiction, author tips

How to Use and How to Insert the Em Dash

When and how to use the em dash (—) in your writing.

How to Use and How to Insert the En Dash

When and how to use the en dash (–) in your writing.

What’s the Ideal Word Count for a Nonfiction Book?

Learn about average word counts for nonfiction books and see the graph.

Authors, Writing, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraJuly 12, 2020writing, word count, author tips

7 Ways to Save Time and Money while Writing and Editing a Nonfiction Book

Tips for authors on how to write a nonfiction book in less time and for less money.

Authors, Writing, EditingDaniel J. TortoraMay 15, 2020writing, word count, author tips, first draft, biographies

Create a Great Book Appendix: A Guide for Nonfiction Authors

An appendix “offers a deeper understanding of a topic covered in the text; it does not simply contain table scraps left over from the author’s research after the manuscript is written.”