Daniel J. Tortora

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

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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.

The Best Books on Social Media Marketing for Authors

The Best Books on Social Media Marketing for Authors

The 10 top books on social media for authors.

Authors, MarketingDaniel J. TortoraJuly 19, 2026book recommendations, self-publishing, book marketing, author tips, traditional publishing, selling ebooks, social media

PhD-Level Tips for Writing a History Book That Isn’t Boring

PhD-Level Tips for Writing a History Book That Isn’t Boring

How to write a narrative history that general readers will love.

Authors, History, WritingDaniel J. TortoraJune 15, 2026author tips, family history, biographies, developmental editing, copy editing, manuscript evaluation, book coaching, writing, self-editing

Working with a Traditional Publishing Book Coach: Eric’s Story

Working with a Traditional Publishing Book Coach: Eric’s Story

How a book coach helped Eric successfully get a traditional publishing contract.

Authors, Coaching, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraJune 2, 2026agents, author query letter, author tips, big 5, book coaching, book notes, book proposal, business books, nonfiction, publishers, traditional publishing, university presses