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“Dan Tortora is a godsend to authors. He’s simply the best. Just hire him.
He knows how to challenge you to do your best. He worked with me through two award-winning books that I could never have finished without him. When I’m ready for the next one, he’s my first call.
His wise, dependable guidance is a special gift.”
–Samantha Shad, author of Write Through the Crisis and The Write to Happiness
You dream of raving readers and great reviews.
But instead you’re . . .
Realizing there’s a lot you don’t know.
Discovering that your skill set, your patience, and your “friend who was an English major” can only take you so far.
Hearing that voice in your head telling you that you’re missing something here or that there must be a better/easier/smarter way.
Done trying to make sense of all those headache-inducing Google search results you’ve been sifting through all afternoon.
Looking for a friendly and encouraging expert to have in your corner.
Time to stop winging it. No need to fumble around in dark when you can rent night vision goggles.
Get ready for answers. Get ready to feel empowered. Get ready to have some fun.
Get ready to finish your manuscript and publish with confidence.
Hi, Daniel here!
Nonfiction authors’ secret weapon.🥷
Editor and publishing coach—helping writers craft inspired and irresistible books.
For over a decade, I have advised authors and publishers on how to sharpen and publish worthy book manuscripts.
In doing so, I share what I’ve learned since my days as a broke peanut-butter-and-jelly-eating PhD student.
Some highlights:
✔ Trained under a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian.
✔ Traditionally-published an award-winning history book which now lives in 1,200+ libraries.
✔ Transformed dozens of book projects by providing clarity, direction, and guidance to curious, confused, or clueless authors.
✔ Three recent author successes: a Wall Street Journal review, a #1 New Release, and a book with 200+ Amazon reader reviews in 2 weeks.
I know how to help you produce a book that people want to read.
“Working with Daniel turned my panic about the publishing process into pure excitement!
If you want someone who is patient and incredibly knowledgeable, I highly recommend Daniel!”
–Claudia Stavola, stand-up comedian and author of 100 Things to Hate Before You Die
Consider us a match if . . .
✓ You are an American nonfiction author 🇺🇸 with a full draft or final manuscript at the ready.
✓ You’re seeking personalized guidance from a trusted expert to get you to the next level.🚀
✓ You know who your book is for—and you want many readers, great reviews, and widespread recognition.👏🤩
And . . .
✓ Whether or not this is your first book—it certainly won’t be your last.📚
As that Van Halen lyric goes, “Why put it off another day?”
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“The process of working with Dan on my book was transformative for me as an author.
He is very detailed and insightful, and his editing changed the way I look at my own writing and will forever change how I critique myself.
His knowledge of grammar was outstanding and his expertise with publishing certainly instilled confidence in my finished product.”
–Jeffrey A. Denman, author of John Quincy Adams, Reluctant Abolitionist
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Books
Award-winning books in early American and Native American history by Daniel J. Tortora
Explore the dramatic conflict that transformed the people, politics, and culture of South Carolina on the eve of the Revolutionary War.
George C. Rogers Jr. Award Winner
Discover the exciting history of Maine’s iconic frontier fort. Learn about its evolving role, its famous visitors, and the locals who’ve saved it.
Kennebec Historical Society Book Club Selection