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.

Best Book Trim Sizes for Fiction and Nonfiction Self-Published Books

Best Book Trim Sizes for Fiction and Nonfiction Self-Published Books

See the book trim sizes that are popular and recommended for authors who are self-publishing fiction and non-fiction books.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraJanuary 10, 2022nonfiction, Amazon KDP, blurb, trim size, book design, print books, self-publishing, Barnes & Noble Press, author tips, BookBaby, Lulu

The Best Biographies—Early American History: 6 Book Recommendations

The Best Biographies—Early American History: 6 Book Recommendations

These are the best biographies written on 18th-century Americans.

History, AuthorsDaniel J. TortoraJanuary 7, 2022biographies, writing

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