Blog | Tips, Strategies, & Resources for Nonfiction Authors

Coming up with a Self-Help Book Title—Tips from a Book Coach

Help your book connect with your ideal readers, and compel them to buy.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraJanuary 22, 2023author tips, book titles, self-help books, self-publishing, traditional publishing, developmental editing, nonfiction, writing

What Does a Book Writing Coach Do? Author Book Coaching Services Explained

A book coach is your mentor, teacher, co-strategist, accountability partner—your personal trainer for your author journey.

Authors, Marketing, Publishing, Writing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraDecember 11, 2022book coaching, book marketing, book proposal, book titles, first draft, front matter, nonfiction, parts of a book, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing

How to Structure a Biography Book + Number of Chapters and Average 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

Nonfiction Book Logline/Elevator Pitch Tips and FAQs for Authors

To take your book to the next level (pun intended), you need to master the art of the elevator pitch.

Authors, Marketing, Publishing, Writing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraNovember 8, 2022author tips, Amazon Author Central, book descriptions, book loglines, book marketing, book proposal, self-help books, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing, selling ebooks, book coaching

Tips for Writing a Family History Book

How to write family history: how to organize, make the narrative flow, and make it memorable—and thoughts on hiring an editor, indexing, and publishing.

Authors, Writing, HistoryDaniel J. TortoraSeptember 17, 2022author tips, parts of a book, writing, family history, nonfiction

Authors: What Is a Manuscript Evaluation? How Much Does It Cost? And Hiring an Editor

What is a manuscript evaluation? How much does it cost? Is it worth it? What’s the process? How long does it take? And tips for finding and hiring an editor.

Authors, Writing, EditingDaniel J. TortoraAugust 29, 2022author tips, manuscript evaluation, developmental editing, editing, first draft, nonfiction, self-editing, traditional publishing, self-publishing