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100+ articles for authors on writing, publishing, and book marketing—by nonfiction editor and publishing coach Daniel Tortora.


How to Write an Introduction for a Self-Help Book
How to Write an Introduction for a Self-Help Book

Here’s an organizational structure and some helpful tips for writing your self-help book introduction.

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Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraFebruary 18, 2021nonfiction, parts of a book, author tips
Early American History Podcasts You Should Check Out
Early American History Podcasts You Should Check Out

If Colonial, Revolutionary, or Constitution / Founding Era American history is your thing, I’ve got some recommendations for you.

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HistoryDaniel J. TortoraJanuary 25, 2021writing, American Revolution, Revolutionary War, new books
Great Memoir Title Ideas: Tips, Formulas, and Examples
Great Memoir Title Ideas: Tips, Formulas, and Examples

Looking for a title for that memoir you’re writing? Here are some thoughts and some formulas you can try.

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Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraJanuary 23, 2021book titles, memoirs, author tips
Self-Publishing Royalties: Rates, Examples, and Calculators 2025
Self-Publishing Royalties: Rates, Examples, and Calculators 2025

How much money can you make self-publishing and selling your book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Draft2Digital, and IngramSpark?

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Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraJanuary 13, 2021book royalties, Amazon KDP, Draft2Digital, self-publishing, Barnes & Noble Press, author tips, author tools, IngramSpark
US History Books on the American Revolution in 2020: Traditional Publishing vs. Self Publishing
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.

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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
“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.

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