US History Books on the American Revolution in 2020: Traditional Publishing vs. Self Publishing

How many books on the American Revolution were published in 2020? This post compares traditionally-published and self-published books on the Revolutionary War published in 2020.

History, Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraJanuary 1, 2021publishers, American Revolution, Revolutionary War

5 Great Nonfiction Books with Not-So-Great Titles—and What We Can Learn from Them

These nonfiction book titles fall short. Here’s why, what we can learn from it, and tips for book titles.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraDecember 22, 2020book titles, writing

Publishing with a University Press: A Curious Author’s Guide to the Process

Information, resources, and what to expect for authors when publishing with a university press.

Sell More Self-Published Books on Amazon with Endorsements, Editorial Reviews, & Reader Reviews

Use endorsements, pull quotes from “editorial reviews”, and Amazon reader reviews to sell more books.

Publishers for Early American History Books (Independent Trade Presses)

Here’s some helpful information and a list of publishers for historians and others.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraAugust 1, 2020writing, publishers

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