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

“Should I Write a Book?” Reasons to Write a Book (Nonfiction) and Reasons Not to

This post, geared toward nonfiction authors, shares when you should—or shouldn’t—write a book.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraJanuary 1, 2021writing, nonfiction, author tips

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

Minimize Mistakes with This Complete Guide to Hyphens

To write and self-edit better, read this post all about hyphens.

Top 10 Tips for Writing a Biography That Readers Will Love

What makes a good biography? Here are 10 can’t-miss tips for authors.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraNovember 17, 2020biographies, writing, author tips

Publishing with a University Press: A Guide to the Process for Authors

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

Resources for Nonfiction Authors