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

Get Your Book Published: 5 Reasons Authors Get Rejected & How to Get a Publishing Deal

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.

Authors, Publishing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraJune 21, 2022agents, author tips, book proposal, publishers, traditional publishing, word count

Writing a Nonfiction Book Proposal: Hiring a Book Proposal Coach vs. Hiring a Book Proposal Editor

The author services that help you get traditionally published.

Authors, Publishing, Editing, Writing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraJune 11, 2022agents, author tips, nonfiction, publishers, book coaching

The Best Books on Getting Published: Learn How to Score a Publishing Deal

How do you get a publishing deal? These three books dish the secrets.

Authors, Publishing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraJune 11, 2022author tips, traditional publishing, nonfiction, publishers, print books, writing, agents

How Many Drafts of a Book Should You Write? Here’s My 5-Draft Plan for Authors

How many drafts should you write? Here’s how to write your book in just five drafts.

Authors, Writing, EditingDaniel J. TortoraMay 20, 2022writing, author tips, developmental editing, first draft, self-editing, copy editing

Writing Inclusive Number Ranges (The Chicago Manual of Style)

The rules for writing ranges of numbers (and examples), Chicago style:

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraMay 7, 2022writing, numbers, nonfiction, proofreading, author tips, copy editing