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


Chicago Manual of Style Rules for Writing Out Numbers vs. Numerals, Explained by a Copy Editor
Chicago Manual of Style Rules for Writing Out Numbers vs. Numerals, Explained by a Copy Editor

When should you spell out numbers in a sentence? Advice from The Chicago Manual and a copy editor.

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Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraAugust 9, 2021nonfiction, proofreading, writing, numbers, author tips, copy editing
What Is the Best Month to Publish a Nonfiction Book?
What Is the Best Month to Publish a Nonfiction Book?

So, what is the best month or best time of the year to publish or self-publish a book?

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Authors, Publishing, MarketingDaniel J. TortoraJuly 22, 2021traditional publishing, self-publishing, author tips, author tools
Tips for Pricing Self-Published Books
Tips for Pricing Self-Published Books

Sell more copies of your self-published book with these nifty pricing strategies.

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Authors, Publishing, Marketing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraJuly 12, 2021pricing, Amazon KDP, self-publishing, author tips
Book Foreword vs. Book Preface: What Nonfiction Authors Need to Know
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?

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Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraJune 29, 2021front matter, nonfiction, parts of a book, author tips
Questions to Ask a Literary Agent before Signing a Contract
Questions to Ask a Literary Agent before 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.

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Authors, Publishing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraJune 21, 2021nonfiction, agents, traditional publishing, author tips
Creating Chapter Titles for Nonfiction Books
Creating Chapter Titles for Nonfiction Books

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

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