Daniel J. Tortora

Resources for Nonfiction Authors

Roughly 130 articles for authors on writing, publishing, and book marketing by nonfiction editor and book coach Daniel Tortora.

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Writing a Sports Biography That Readers Love

Writing a Sports Biography That Readers Love

Writing a good sports biography requires more than game statistics and play-by-play recaps. Here’s how to capture readers’ attention.

Authors, WritingDaniel J. TortoraOctober 26, 2026author tips, biographies, developmental editing, editing, first draft, book outline, nonfiction, research, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing

What to Include on Your Book’s Copyright Page for KDP and IngramSpark

What to Include on Your Book’s Copyright Page for KDP and IngramSpark

The copyright page: what to include, how to format, and examples for self-published authors.

Authors, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraOctober 5, 2026Amazon KDP, author tips, book design, copyright page, front matter, editing, IngramSpark, parts of a book, self-publishing, print books, ebooks

Turn Your Expertise into a Nonfiction Book Series: How to Structure, Write, Publish, and Sell It

Turn Your Expertise into a Nonfiction Book Series: How to Structure, Write, Publish, and Sell It

Practical tips for a successful nonfiction series, from a book coach and editor.

Authors, Coaching, Publishing, WritingDaniel J. TortoraSeptember 28, 2026author tips, book coaching, book marketing, book outline, book series, self-publishing, traditional publishing, word count, writing, nonfiction

Writing a Family History with the Help of an Editor: Ryan’s Story

Writing a Family History with the Help of an Editor: Ryan’s Story

Writing a narrative family history book is more than organizing genealogical research. See how one author benefited from working with an editor.

Authors, Editing, WritingDaniel J. TortoraAugust 30, 2026book coaching, copy editing, developmental editing, editing, family history, grammar, line editing, manuscript evaluation, Chicago Manual of Style, parts of a book, writing

How to Publish a Nonfiction Book Without an Agent: A Guide for New Authors

How to Publish a Nonfiction Book Without an Agent: A Guide for New Authors

Here’s how to target the right publishers and perfect your pitch, no literary agent required.

Authors, Publishing, CoachingDaniel J. TortoraAugust 15, 2026author tips, publishers, traditional publishing, author query letter, book proposal, self-publishing, agent, book coaching

Working with a Self-Publishing Coach: Claudia’s Success Story

Working with a Self-Publishing Coach: Claudia’s Success Story

How a book coach helped Claudia successfully navigate the self-publishing process.