Blog | Tips, Strategies, & Resources for Nonfiction Authors

Book Foreword vs. Book Preface: What Nonfiction Authors Need to Know

What is the difference between a foreword and a preface? Do you need either of these in your nonfiction book?

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraJune 29, 2021front matter, nonfiction, parts of a book, author tips

Questions to Ask a Literary Agent Bbefore Signing a Contract

These are the questions you should ask an agent who is interested in your book if you want to gauge how and how well they can represent you.

Creating Chapter Titles for Nonfiction Books

Tips for chapter titles that will appeal to readers, show your personality, and make your book stand out.

Authors, Writing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraJune 1, 2021developmental editing, nonfiction, writing, author tips

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