Resources for Nonfiction Authors

How to Use and How to Insert the Em Dash

How to Use and How to Insert the Em Dash

When and how to use the em dash (—) in your writing.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraAugust 9, 2020writing, proofreading, The Chicago Manual of Style, author tips, copy editing

How to Use and How to Insert the En Dash

How to Use and How to Insert the En Dash

When and how to use the en dash (–) in your writing.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraAugust 9, 2020writing, proofreading, The Chicago Manual of Style, author tips, copy editing

Publishers for Early American History Books (Independent Trade Presses)

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

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

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?

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

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