The Library of Congress Control Number Application Process for Authors

The process for (maybe) getting your book into the LOC catalog.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraAugust 15, 2024author tips, book design, front matter, copyright page, libraries, print books, self-publishing, Library of Congress

Barnes & Noble Press Ebook Publishing Pros and Cons

Should you self-publish an ebook with Barnes & Noble? If so, how to publish?

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraJuly 22, 2024Draft2Digital, ebooks, self-publishing, author tips, Barnes & Noble Press, IngramSpark

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

Resources for Nonfiction Authors