Author Tips & Strategies for Writing, Publishing, & Selling Nonfiction Books

Daniel J. Tortora

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Dictation Tips for Authors Writing a Book

Dictation Tips for Authors Writing a Book

Dictation for authors made easier: The best software and the best way to dictate a book.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraNovember 3, 2021book dictation, writing, author tips, author tools

Start Writing a Biography—in 10 Easy Steps

Start Writing a Biography—in 10 Easy Steps

These author tips and strategies for writing a nonfiction biography book will set you up for success!

Authors, Writing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraNovember 3, 2021biographies, writing, author tips

When to Write out Numbers—Using The Chicago Manual of Style—As Explained by a Copyeditor

When to Write out Numbers—Using The Chicago Manual of Style—As Explained by a Copyeditor

When should you spell out numbers in a sentence? Get this advice from The Chicago Manual and a copyediting pro.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraAugust 9, 2021nonfiction, proofreading, writing, numbers, author tips, copy editing

Book Foreword vs. Book Preface: What Nonfiction Authors Need to Know

Book Foreword vs. Book Preface: What Nonfiction Authors Need to Know

What is the difference between a foreword and a preface? Do you need either of these in your nonfiction book?

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraJune 29, 2021front matter, nonfiction, parts of a book, author tips

Creating Chapter Titles for Nonfiction Books

Creating Chapter Titles for Nonfiction Books

Tips for chapter titles that will appeal to readers, show your personality, and make your book stand out.

Authors, Writing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraJune 1, 2021developmental editing, nonfiction, writing, author tips

The Best Books about Writing Nonfiction

The Best Books about Writing Nonfiction

The 5 best books to read if you want to write great nonfiction.

Authors, Writing, Publishing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraApril 28, 2021nonfiction, writing, gift ideas, self-publishing, author tips