Historical Research at the William L. Clements Library in Ann Arbor

This library in Ann Arbor is one of my favorite destinations for historical research.

Authors, HistoryDaniel J. TortoraJuly 25, 2020research, libraries

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

The Best Podcasts for Authors: The Ultimate Guide

Here’s your ultimate guide to the best podcasts for authors and aspiring authors.

AuthorsDaniel J. TortoraJuly 1, 2020writing, podcasts, author tips

How to Write a Book Description That Sells: 10 Tips

This post will help you write a great nonfiction book description so you can wow readers and sell more copies.

Discover the Life and Work of Historian Douglas Summers Brown

Historian Douglas Summers Brown wrote five history books in the mid-twentieth century. Learn more about her life and her work.

HistoryDaniel J. TortoraJune 19, 2020South Carolina history, writing, Virginia history

How to Use Worldcat to Do Research for a Book

A Worldcat.org search can scour the catalogs of thousands of libraries, all at once, for books, ebooks, research articles—a great tool when doing research for a book.

History, AuthorsDaniel J. TortoraJune 9, 2020author tools

Resources for Nonfiction Authors