Daniel J. Tortora

Resources for Nonfiction Authors

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

The Best Books about the Constitution of the United States Available on Amazon

The Best Books about the Constitution of the United States Available on Amazon

Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Books on the American Constitution and US Constitutional Era

HistoryDaniel J. TortoraJanuary 3, 2022

US History Books on the American Revolution in 2021: Traditional Publishing vs. Self Publishing

US History Books on the American Revolution in 2021: Traditional Publishing vs. Self Publishing

Statistics on books published on the Revolutionary War in 2021—for authors, agents, and publishers.

History, Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraJanuary 3, 2022publishers, American Revolution, Revolutionary War

Writing a Self-Help Book Conclusion

Writing a Self-Help Book Conclusion

How to structure the conclusion of a nonfiction self-help book.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraDecember 26, 2021self-help books, writing, parts of a book

Where Do Acknowledgments Go in a Book? And Other Author Acknowledgments Tips

Where Do Acknowledgments Go in a Book? And Other Author Acknowledgments Tips

This post makes writing the acknowledgments for a book way easier.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraDecember 18, 2021parts of a book, front matter, back matter, author tips, Chicago Manual of Style

What Is the Best Font for a Self-Published Book?

What Is the Best Font for a Self-Published Book?

The best fonts for self-publishing adult nonfiction and fiction books and tips for authors on how to choose great fonts for your book.

Authors, Publishing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraDecember 2, 2021book design, fonts, self-publishing, author tips

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.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraNovember 3, 2021book dictation, writing, author tips, author tools