How Many Words Should Be in a Chapter When Writing Nonfiction?

Average chapter length for nonfiction books, with author advice from an editor and book coach.

Foreword in a Book: A Guide for Nonfiction 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.

How to Structure a Biography Book + Tips for Authors of Biographies on Chapters and Word Count

Here are the different types of biographies, how to structure a biography, and helpful advice for the chapters in a biography book.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraNovember 22, 2022author tips, biographies, nonfiction, word count, writing

5 Things to Avoid If You Want to Get a Publishing Deal for Your Book

If you want to know how to get a publishing deal for your nonfiction book, or if you find yourself asking “Why can’t I get published?” this article is for you.

Shorten Your Book Manuscript with These 12 Tips

Shorten your manuscript, and you’ll better appeal to your readers, to publishers (if you’re traditionally published), and to conventional wisdom.

AuthorsDaniel J. TortoraSeptember 12, 2020beta readers, word count, writing, author tips, copy editing

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

Resources for Nonfiction Authors