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’re writing a nonfiction book to share your unique insights with the world.

You dream of a book that looks great, gets glowing reviews, and attracts readers who find real value in your words.

You dream of—somehow—standing out from the crowd.

But right now, you’re . . .

• Wondering how to structure your book or refine and polish your writing and finding that you need an expert set of eyes.

• Wanting to take your good manuscript from “pretty good” to “actually great.”

• Looking for support and guidance so you can smoothly navigate the publishing process—because whether traditional publishing or self-publishing is in your future, it seems daunting, stressful, and confusing, and you don’t want to make avoidable mistakes.

• Realizing that your efforts and your “friend who was an English major” can only take you so far, and now it’s time to call in backup!

The good news? You’re in the right place.

Hi, Daniel here!

Nonfiction authors’ secret weapon.🥷

Editor and publishing coach—helping writers refine, elevate, and publish books that matter.

For over a decade, I’ve helped authors and publishers transform book manuscripts manuscripts into polished, ready-to-publish books that captivate and sell.

In doing so, I share what I’ve learned since my days as a broke peanut-butter-and-jelly-eating PhD student—and after since editing millions of words, guiding dozens of authors, and writing 100+ helpful articles on writing, publishing, and book marketing.

Let’s make your book the one readers can’t put down!

Some highlights:

✔ Transformed dozens of book projects by providing clarity, guidance, and direction to curious, confused, or clueless authors.

✔ Clients achievements include favorable Wall Street Journal reviews, #1 New Releases, 200+ Amazon reader reviews in 2 weeks, doors opened, speaking gigs and paid events galore, pride and achievement, and a lot learned.

✔ Trained under a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian.

✔ Traditionally published author of an award-winning history book which now lives in 1,200+ libraries.

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

Dan is an outstanding editor.

Dan doesn’t just read your material, he thinks about it. He cares about it. He checks sources, he fixes grammar, and he considers how the reader will react. He gives direction, while still respecting the author’s vision. . . . He gets to the point, elicits your input, provides direction, and does so efficiently.

I will absolutely be working with him again. 

—Stuart Teicher, author of Addicted to the Dogfight: The Crash and Burn of Superlawyer F. Lee Bailey

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