The Library of Congress Control Number Application Process for Authors

The process for (maybe) getting your book into the LOC catalog.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraAugust 15, 2024author tips, book design, front matter, copyright page, libraries, print books, self-publishing, Library of Congress

Why Publish with Barnes & Noble Press? Pros and Cons for Ebook Authors

Should you self-publish an ebook to Apple Books? If you do, should you publish directly or use an aggregator / distributor?

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraJuly 22, 2024Draft2Digital, ebooks, self-publishing, author tips, Barnes & Noble Press, IngramSpark

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

Author Email List Building and Email Marketing: Best Books on Amazon

Learn how to build your author mailing list and sell more books. These best books are available on Amazon.

Authors, MarketingDaniel J. TortoraJune 23, 2024book marketing, author email list

Nonfiction Book Proposal Sample Chapters: Tips and FAQs for Traditional Publishing

Read this if you’ll be sending sample chapters when pitching your nonfiction book (query or book proposal) to a traditional publishing company.

Authors, Writing, Publishing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraJune 6, 2024agents, author coaching, book coaching, book proposal, copy editing, developmental editing, traditional publishing, big 5, nonfiction, publishers

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