What Is Line Editing? And (When) Should You Hire a Line Editor?

Line editing for books: definition, what’s included, rates, and what to look for in an editor.

Authors, EditingDaniel J. TortoraJuly 6, 2024author tips, copy editing, editing, line editing, nonfiction, The Chicago Manual of Style, writing

The Foreword in a Book: A Guide for Authors

Info and tips for authors wondering what is the purpose of a book foreword, where does it go in a book, and what’s the difference: foreword vs. preface vs. introduction—and much more.

Writing, AuthorsDaniel J. TortoraMay 1, 2024author tips, book design, front matter, parts of a book, The Chicago Manual of Style, word count, writing

What Is an Epigraph in a Book? (Plus Tips for Authors)

Epigraphs in a book: a guide for authors, with FAQs and examples.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraDecember 5, 2023author tips, epigraphs, front matter, book design, nonfiction, parts of a book, The Chicago Manual of Style, writing

Nonfiction Copy Editing Services: What Does a Copy Editor Do and How Much Does Copy Editing Cost?

The basics of copyediting for books—and its cost. Written by a nonfiction book editor.

Authors, Editing, WritingDaniel J. TortoraMarch 28, 2023author tips, copy editing, nonfiction, editing, self-editing, The Chicago Manual of Style

What Is a 3-Em Dash? (and When to Use It and How to Insert It)

When and how to use the 3-em dash (⸻) in your writing (in bibliographies).

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraJuly 5, 2022writing, proofreading, The Chicago Manual of Style, author tips, copy editing

What is a 2-Em Dash? (and When to Use It and How to Insert It)

When and how to use the 2-em dash (⸺) in your writing.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraApril 1, 2022writing, proofreading, The Chicago Manual of Style, author tips, copy editing