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Daniel J. Tortora

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

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The Best Books for Editors

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

Line Editing vs. Copy Editing: What’s the Difference?

Line Editing vs. Copy Editing: What’s the Difference?

The difference between these two types of editing, explained by a nonfiction book editor.

Authors, EditingDaniel J. TortoraFebruary 11, 2025author tips, copy editing, editing, line editing, nonfiction, The Chicago Manual of Style, writing

What Is Line Editing? And (When) Should You Hire a Line Editor?

What Is Line Editing? And (When) Should You Hire a Line Editor?

Line editing for books: definition, what’s included, rates, and what to look for in an editor.

Authors, EditingDaniel J. TortoraJuly 6, 2024author tips, copy editing, editing, line editing, nonfiction, The Chicago Manual of Style, writing

Proofreading Nonfiction Books: How Much Does It Cost? Should You Hire A Proofreader? How to Find a Proofreader, and More

Proofreading Nonfiction Books: How Much Does It Cost? Should You Hire A Proofreader? How to Find a Proofreader, and More

Proofreading considerations for nonfiction authors—whether self-published or traditionally published.

Authors, Editing, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraNovember 15, 2023ebooks, editing, proofreading, print books, self-publishing, traditional publishing

Nonfiction Copy Editing Services: What Does a Copy Editor Do and How Much Does Copy Editing Cost?

Nonfiction Copy Editing Services: What Does a Copy Editor Do and How Much Does Copy Editing Cost?

The basics of copyediting for books—and its cost. Written by a nonfiction book editor.

Authors, Editing, WritingDaniel J. TortoraMarch 28, 2023author tips, copy editing, nonfiction, editing, self-editing, The Chicago Manual of Style

The Different Types of Book Editing and Which Type of Book Editor You Should Hire

The Different Types of Book Editing and Which Type of Book Editor You Should Hire

Here are the different types of book editors and how to know which one you need.

Authors, Editing, Writing, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraMarch 2, 2023editing, copy editing, developmental editing, manuscript evaluation, first draft, self-publishing, traditional publishing