Resources for Nonfiction Authors

The Best Books for Editors

Recommended books on book editing—fiction and nonfiction.

Authors, EditingDaniel J. TortoraJune 22, 2025Amazon, book recommendations, copy editing, developmental editing, editing, first draft, gift ideas, line editing, manuscript evaluation, proofreading, self-editing, self-publishing, The Chicago Manual of Style

List of Self-Publishing Acronyms

A self-publishing acronym list—with the meaning and definition of each.

Authors, Publishing, MarketingDaniel J. TortoraJune 7, 2025amazon, amazon kdp, author tips, ebooks, print books, audiobooks, self-publishing

Best Audiobook Distributors: Top Platforms for Self-Publishing

Best Audiobook Distributors: Top Platforms for Self-Publishing

Where to publish and sell audiobooks: the best audiobook distributors for authors.

Is Traditional Publishing Worth It?

A publishing coach examines the pros and cons of being traditionally published.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraApril 28, 2025agents, author tips, author query letter, big 5, book proposal, book royalties, bookstores, hybrid publishing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, university press books

The Best Books on Writing a Biography

The top-rated books for biographers on the writing craft.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraApril 12, 2025first draft, writing, biographies, family history, nonfiction, book recommendations, author tips

Voices by INaudio Audiobooks for Authors

Voices by INaudio Audiobooks for Authors

Publishing an audiobook with Voices by Inaudio.