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

Tips for Authors Writing a Book through Dictation
Tips for Authors Writing a Book through Dictation

Dictation for authors made easier: The best software and the best way to dictate a book.

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Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraNovember 3, 2021book dictation, writing, author tips, author tools
Start Writing a Biography—in 10 Easy Steps
Start Writing a Biography—in 10 Easy Steps

These author tips and strategies for writing a nonfiction biography book will set you up for success!

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Authors, Writing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraNovember 3, 2021biographies, writing, author tips
8 Tips for Choosing Images for a Nonfiction Book
8 Tips for Choosing Images for a Nonfiction Book

As an author, how do you choose between scans or digital images of photos, portraits, documents, etc., for your book?

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Authors, Publishing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraSeptember 16, 2021developmental editing, biographies, nonfiction, pictures, author tips
Why Publish on Google Play Books? Pros and Cons for Ebook Authors
Why Publish on Google Play Books? Pros and Cons for Ebook Authors

Self-publishing an ebook on Google Play Books directly vs. with a distributor: Is Google Play worth it for authors?

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Authors, Publishing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraSeptember 4, 2021Google Play Books, PublishDrive, ebooks, self-publishing, author tips
Apple Books Self-Publishing: Pros and Cons for Ebook Authors
Apple Books Self-Publishing: Pros and Cons for Ebook Authors

Self-publishing an ebook to Apple Books—direct vs. using a distributor.

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Authors, Publishing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraAugust 21, 2021Apple Books, Draft2Digital, ebooks, self-publishing, author tips
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
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