10 Ways Writing and Editing Has Changed since the 1st Edition of The Chicago Manual of Style and the Era of the Typewriter

Hyphenation, writing dates, dashes, capitalization, abbreviations, using Roman numerals, ibid., spacing between sentences, quotation marks, and writing Jr. and Sr. have changed over the years.

List of Holidays for Authors and Readers

Unofficial “holidays” for authors and writers to use for book marketing, author email newsletter, and book promotion purposes.

The Best Books on Writing Nonfiction

The 5 best books to read if you want to write great nonfiction.

Authors, Writing, Publishing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraApril 28, 2021nonfiction, writing, gift ideas, self-publishing, author tips

Getting Your Book into Bookstores: 15 Strategies for Authors

15 tips for getting bookstores to stock your book:

Authors, MarketingDaniel J. TortoraMarch 22, 2021book marketing, bookstores, self-publishing, author tips

How Much Does Copy Editing Cost? Typical Rates for Books

This article breaks down the average cost for copyediting a book with average rates for copyeditor services.

Authors, EditingDaniel J. TortoraMarch 11, 2021nonfiction, author tips, copy editing

What Is Copy Editing? What Book Authors Need to Know

What is the definition of copy editing? And what can a copyeditor do for your book manuscript?

Authors, EditingDaniel J. TortoraFebruary 27, 2021nonfiction, author tips, copy editing, Chicago Manual of Style

Resources for Nonfiction Authors