Blog | Tips, Strategies, & Resources for Nonfiction Authors

What Is Line Editing? When to Hire a Line Editor?

Line editing for books: definition, what’s included, rates, and what to look for in an editor.

Authors, EditingDaniel J. TortoraJuly 6, 2024author tips, copy editing, editing, line editing, nonfiction, writing, Chicago Manual of Style

Author Email List Marketing: Best Books on Amazon

Learn how to build your author mailing list and sell more books. These best books are available on Amazon.

Authors, MarketingDaniel J. TortoraJune 23, 2024book marketing, author email list

Nonfiction Book Proposal Sample Chapters: Tips and FAQs for Traditional Publishing

Read this if you’ll be sending sample chapters when pitching your nonfiction book (query or book proposal) to a traditional publishing company.

Authors, Writing, Publishing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraJune 6, 2024agents, book coaching, book proposal, copy editing, developmental editing, traditional publishing, big 5, nonfiction, publishers

Foreword in a Book: A Guide for Nonfiction Authors

Info and tips for authors wondering what is the purpose of a book foreword, where does it go in a book, and what’s the difference: foreword vs. preface vs. introduction—and much more.

Writing, AuthorsDaniel J. TortoraMay 1, 2024author tips, book design, front matter, parts of a book, word count, writing, Chicago Manual of Style

List of Reputable Hybrid Publishers for Nonfiction Books US

A list of the best hybrid publishers for nonfiction books by US authors.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraApril 8, 2024author tips, hybrid publishing, self-help books, business books, self-publishing, traditional publishing, memoirs, book coaching

NetGalley Book Reviews: ARCs and Authors

What is NetGalley (a platform for reviewers to discover and recommend new books) and what does it mean for authors?

Authors, MarketingDaniel J. TortoraFebruary 19, 2024big 5, book marketing, book promotion sites, ebooks, NetGalley, print books, self-publishing, traditional publishing, ARCs (advance reader copies)